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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellJeffrey Dunn|summary=Ani thought that Jill enjoyed [[I'll Meet You In Heaven Radio Free Olympia by Jill ThrussellJeffrey Dunn|I'll Meet You In HeavenRadio Free Olympia]] was , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. she had quite She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see usrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainFull Guide|summary=Sue's Fantasy has always been just a little bit keen to avoid our way out of the limelight, so when Kim Staflundreal world's limitations. It's latest booka space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of writing. You'devoured'' it ll learn to use language and had quite imagination to make a few questions to ask rich, varied story. And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers.way?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisBest Practices|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening Reading is one of the most effective ways to books narrated by Matt Addisimprove your vocabulary. Most recently she's wallowed Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts rise of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]]language learning apps, both by Alexander Cordellsuch as Promova, which she thought were amazingmany people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all doneHowever, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= WellHow much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), they say summer is with most members of the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much public having only ever heard of them because of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughtsPierce Brosnan film. MPs, given Given the awkwardness a free votelot of people feel toward ghostwriters, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And it's no surprise that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchettthere are a number of misconceptions about what they do, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, TerryI'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainConrad Delacroix|summary=After she finished reading Sue really enjoyed [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Lensky Connection by Antony WoottenConrad Delacroix|The Grubby Feather GangLensky Connection]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mind, a thriller set primarily in Russia. The book had given her a lot to think about and she She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B Calico3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Rebecca was impressed by If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent] . Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers marketing your book to chat the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to us-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= HiLolita, hello and how are you? Gooda highly controversial book, we hopeis not subject to bans in American schools. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there Here are the most important things you'd like need to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsknow about it. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and moaning, that isdiscussed for many years. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionessesIts current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. We need Keep reading to review find out more books about sport, we really do.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=When she read [[Two Lives by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be one able to follow. They had a lot understand and explain to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towerschildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John PiperIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Hibernia UnanimisA Bookbagger's View: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) by John PiperWhat it's like to be a reviewer|Hibernia Unanimisliterature]] . Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and she had quite it's something that you might be able to approach in a few questions number of ways if you want to ask make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersmost important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brownand Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue thought that was absolutely riveted to [[The Independent DirectorDisaster in the Boardroom: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown|The Independent Directorand Randall S Peterson]]. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: The Non-Executive Directorpeople's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating lives and certain to become livelihoods could be in the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshiphands of company boards which are dysfunctional. There were quite a few questions she Sue wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usknow more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect for readingWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, whatOnce again we's ve been going on in amazed by the book world? Well, therequality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's been a flurry top ten consisted of laureate-related newseleven books (maths never was our strong point. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children) but this year we's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants re going to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love have to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luck, Chris.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful make ita baker's all over for another five years? Whichever, itdozen as we really couldn's good to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin t split them apart. Here they are hoping to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three yearsin alphabetical order, millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]author. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it Book reviews are a relief? Politics is also in crucial tool for the air. There's a general election campaign onreading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, in case you hadn't noticedand recommendations found. Somewhat less But though the growth of a relief book review sites is promising for manyreaders, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to read that isn't make your mark as a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this monthreviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book was an enthusiastic reader of [[Caring for Shirley The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by John KempGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Caring for ShirleyThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue she had plenty several points she wanted to discuss with John Kemp the authors when he they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsicalComic books and movies, in general, poetic [[Beauty have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and Chaos: Slices and Morsels saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|essays the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on Tokyo life]] and she had quite . And, we believe that it is a few questions for breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia CallowGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, sister of Lesley J NickellChange and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Ani Gerry Brown is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach so keen to the Wars of the Roses which she found in see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[The White Queen of Middlehamhttps: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]//www. She'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013degruyter. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many com/view/title/580618 download] of Ani's questionsthis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope youIn this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we've read and they're all books which compare well and that winter is slowly seeping from your boneswith traditionally-published books in the same genres. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld and advocate We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/eleven books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but whohere they are, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his bodyalphabetical order by author.. We are all a little bit less without him.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Hi, helloSue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - Novel or your children Game- will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey Changing Breakthroughs by EL JamesOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. It's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesAndrew Hampshire|summary=Rebecca thought that Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[The Virtuoso Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Virginia BurgesAndrew Hampshire|The VirtuosoCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] was a sensitive portrayal Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of a life in transitionit. She He and Sue had quite a few questions lot to chat about when author Virginia Burges popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Jill thought In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that [[One Shot at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts other kids look up to them and allrespect them. She had quite a few questions she wanted That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towersproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Sue thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that [[A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]] was a longfar back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, indulgentbut if you don’t have one in today’s society, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towersyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction Readers5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing Artificial intelligence (AI) has appeared expanded into one of the most important technologies in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novelshuman history. His newly released novelIt comes with so many benefits, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In from improving the Company efficiency of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, classsimple, and racial themesbasic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael ShanksAre you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a baker' [[A Reverie s dozen of Brothers by R D Shanks|A Reverie of Brothers]] and she had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towersbooks to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We have the most wonderful book story for you 've seen some cracking self-published books this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiringthe same genres. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, really couldn't narrow the artist has spoken in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ukchoice down any further -scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesnso this year't say who she is, though! We love this story.}}{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji |summary=Sue was moved when she read [[God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story s top ten consists of Love eleven books and Forgiveness here they are, in alphabetical order by Femi Bolaji|God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] and there were was quite a bit to chat about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=Chris Priestley Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the Spirits5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits]] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to chat about itkeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Lucy War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Alan KennedyMelanie Martin|LucyWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunitieshighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit agreed to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towerswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Dee Blickimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book affect the publishing industry - on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused to write a book - until she realised that she was one of the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but there was still a lot to talk about when author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towerswider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2014 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Hi, hello and how are Ever felt that you've hit a brick wall with your writing? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world of books Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekindyou writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|summary=Sue enjoyed [[Black Greek Coffee by Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|Black Greek Coffee]], a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=About The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenOld Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jill thought that [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]] was an absorbing,evocative Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and truly enjoyable read. She had a few questions for author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towers.''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hello! HowChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much re constantly surprised at just how good stuff about that we bet you some self-published books are spoiled for choice. Read on for some of Here's our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this monthfinal top ten in alphabetical order by author. However, you don't have to wait until the end of the month to find out which books we're enjoying. You can always follow us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of the books we liked every single day. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Leigh RussellBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured One of the atmosphere finest storytellers you've never heard of , who died in September 2018 at the racecourse well in [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) by Leigh Russell|Race to Death]] and he had quite a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towersage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeMelissa Leet|summary=Sue thought that was impressed when she read [[Snug Landslide by Matthew TreeMelissa Leet|SnugLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a deceptively simple debut novel with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she She had quite a few questions for the authorMelissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is over. And ithelping Malawi's time for the autumn books release rush. There's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amisvulnerable children to live safe, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson healthy and Ali Smith all have new books happy lives|summary=Every child has a right to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Jill thought ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that [['s not the hard part. The Leopard of Dramoor by P De V Hencher]] had an intricate and interesting plot with hard part is, how do you make a vivid sense of time flying car that's super safe and place. She had a few questions for the author when he popped in to see us.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawDaniel Peltz|summary=JillSue wasn's not easily impressed t expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by political books but just how compelling she did enjoy found [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Ed StrawDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. She had quite There was a few questions for Ed lot to chat about when he author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasn't it? Sometimes, it makes you feel utterly hopeless. We don't have any answers here at Bookbag but Choosing the top ten self-published books we do wish peace for all people read in every country and we hope that 2017 was one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words of the proverb, to walk toughest jobs we did all year and involved a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help us do thisgreat deal of discussion. Books allow us to see the world through someone else Here's eyes, to put ourselves our final top ten in someone else's placealphabetical order by author. They can be distractions but they can also be tools of comings-together. And it's in that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletter.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[Doing It The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Melvin BurgessElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a funny the best book on leadership he'd ever read and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls arenhe couldn't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin popped into resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questionschat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including Luke thought that [[Noble Conflict Punk Love Foucault by Malorie Blackman|Noble ConflictGabe Riggs]]was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and organised educates with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, a strong voice and many of the top YA publishers aroundclear, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering successcapable prose. Our man Jim There was there and had a wonderful time. If you want lot to read more talk about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To when Gabe popped into Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekendTowers to chat to us. Let's hope it all happens again next year!
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Rebecca Mascull The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionSandra Aragona|summary=Ani thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Visitors Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Rebecca MascullSandra Aragona|autobiography]] was a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with life as a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and diplomatic spouse. There was a satisfying novel lot that's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent in its companyshe wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainK J Lawrence|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into was delighted when she read [[Jam Tomorrow The Cossack by Lorraine JenkinK J Lawrence|The Cossack]]as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. There were When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Jim Dean The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionStuart Burrell|summary=Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UKMax: One Man's first ever YA Literature ConventionJourney to, held as part and Recollections of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Malorie Blackman, ChildrenStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Laureate Journey to, and author Recollections of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble ConflictSetting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering successfeel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonWes Stuart|summary=Sue was blown away when she read Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Stalemate My Name is Sam by Alan HamiltonWes Stuart|StalemateMy Name is Sam]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it ''had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she he had quite a lot to ask few questions for author Alan Hamilton Wes Stuart when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake Henry and the Hidden Treasure by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a super-fun adventure and she had quite a few questions real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when author N S Blackman he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Sarah Skilton The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''Annie Ingram|summary=Jim Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[High and Dry Conversations with Kammie by Sarah SkiltonAnnie Ingram|High and Drybook]] particularly because it . There was very different a lot to her last novel. Sarah chatted talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about the books.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hello there! We're writing this in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit of football at .The Interview: Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish about it. If you're the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio mad. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchStephan Santiago|summary=Jim went to the launch of Ani was quietly moved by [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) Returning Home by Maya Van WagenenStephan Santiago|Returning Home]]. We insisted that and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he tell popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us all about it.
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