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|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're eagerly awaiting news of up there with the winner best of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlisttraditional publishing. Here's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthJeffrey Dunn|summary=Rebecca Jill enjoyed [[The Glass Girl Radio Free Olympia by Sandy HogarthJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], an exploration a story blending prose and poetry with themes of the psychological effects of sexual trauma ecology, folklore, love and relationship betrayalsloss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyFull Guide|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan Fantasy has always been our way out of Frances Brodythe real world's limitations. It's Kate Shackleton mysteriesa space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. She thought that But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the latest - [[A Death in magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death in the Dales]] - was ingeniouspower to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, well researched get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and a darned good readwizards. It's also about the craft of writing. There were quite You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towersrich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellBest Practices|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story Reading is one of lovethe most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, loss but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and new beginnings which would be a great comfort using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to those who have suffered lossimprove their vocabulary. She had quite However, reading remains a few questions tried-and-true method that has been used for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see uscenturies.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund Again3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=SueHow much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's always been just no surprise that there are a little bit keen to avoid the limelightnumber of misconceptions about what they do, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she ''devouredI'' it and had quite a few questions m hoping to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisConrad Delacroix|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and really enjoyed [[The Hosts of Rebecca Lensky Connection by Alexander CordellConrad Delacroix|The Hosts of RebeccaLensky Connection]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazinga thriller set primarily in Russia. When Matt She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= Well, they say summer is We're constantly amazed at the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much quality of what has been happening has tied into the world of self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in our thoughts2022. MPs Here they are, given a free vote, [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 that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchettin alphabetical order, who so strongly [httpby author://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten Again3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=After she finished reading If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Ganghttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] Sue couldn. Since you't get re essentially picking the characters out of her mind. The person responsible for presenting and marketing your book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten//blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usand started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoMost Important Things to Know|summary=Rebecca was impressed by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] and had quite Lolita, a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers highly controversial book, is not subject to chat bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to usknow about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Hi, hello The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations discussed for you as ever this monthmany years. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with youIts current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some Keep reading in the garden during the long eveningsto find out more. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that Singapore Mathematics isa unique way of presenting this science. We can allow you Parents and teachers will be able to swelter but not understand and explain to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, children the tournament is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need to review more books about sport, we really dosimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneFinding More Time For Reading|summary=When she read If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Two Lives by Sarah BourneA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Two Livesliterature]] Rebecca thought . Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going we are not reading as much as we used to . There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be one able to follow. They had approach in a lot number of ways if you want to chat about when Sarah popped make sure that you are getting back into Bookbag Towersreading again. But one of the most 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 John PiperGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Ani Sue was impressed when she read John Piper's absolutely riveted to [[Hibernia UnanimisDisaster in the Boardroom: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Country, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia UnanimisRandall S Peterson]] . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and she had quite a few questions livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Sue We thought that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we's Guide to Effective Board Presence ve been amazed by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Nonthe quality of self-Executive Directorpublished books which have come our way. Last year's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was fascinating and certain our strong point...) but this year we're going to become the go-have to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipmake it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=HiBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, hello and how recommendations found. But though the devil are you?growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer.
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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-KyrkouBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|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 Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towers.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Jill thought that [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable readdifficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. She had a few questions for Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have One of the finest storytellers you been reading? There's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some ve never heard of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have to wait until who died in September 2018 at the end age of the month to find out which books we're enjoying58. 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellMelissa Leet|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Sue was impressed when she read [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Landslide by Leigh RussellMelissa Leet|Race to DeathLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and he was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Leigh Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And it''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's time for not the autumn books release rushhard part. ThereThe hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson super safe and Ali Smith all have new books to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]. Wequiet?''ll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherDaniel Peltz|summary=Jill thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Leopard of Dramoor Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by P De V HencherDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] had an intricate . There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary= Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and interesting plot with involved a vivid sense great deal of time and placediscussion. She had a few questions for the Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author when he popped in to see us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawChit Dubey|summary=Jill's not easily Sue was quietly impressed by political books but when she did enjoy read [[Stand 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Meditation by Ed StrawChit Dubey]]as it chimed with her personal view of life. She had quite a few questions for Ed was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2014 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|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 we do wish peace for all people in every country and we hope Melita Thomas tell us that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words of the proverb, to walk Mary was a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see the world through someone else's eyes, to put ourselves in someone else's place. 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. true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and waved a curtsy when Martin le Comte|The Queen Ten Golden Rules of Twitter made Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a royal visit few questions when they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundGabe Riggs|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book Luke thought that [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! Punk Love Foucault by Kim Staflund|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that she was tempted to give it illuminates and educates with a go - strong voice and she hasn't even written a bookclear, capable prose. When Kim There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us she had a few questions to ask.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 YearsThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=We couldnSue loved Sandra Aragona't believe it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbags lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It There was a tough job but Jim rose lot that she wanted to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[Doing It The Cossack by Melvin BurgessK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] was a funny and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find as it shocking but restored her faith in the kids will find it realthriller genre. When Melvin the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions.ready!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|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! 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 of many Recollections 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. Our man Jim was there and had a wonderful time. If you want She wanted to read know more about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To when Stuart 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 FictionWes Stuart|summary=Ani thought that Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Visitors My Name is Sam by Rebecca MascullWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] was a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with and he had quite a murder investigation slipped in few questions for good measure and a satisfying novel that's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent in its companyauthor Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainB C R Fegan|summary=On Sue giggled like a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into child when she read [[Jam Tomorrow Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Lorraine JenkinB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. There were quite It was a few questions she wanted real pleasure to chat to ask Lorraine writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Jim Dean The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionAnnie Ingram|summary=The weekend Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Conventiona relief when Sue met author, held as part of the established London Film and Comic ConAnnie Ingram. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and author of many of our favourite books, including has shared them with us in her [[Noble Conflict Conversations with Kammie by Malorie BlackmanAnnie Ingram|Noble Conflictbook]], 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, . There was a staggering successlot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonStephan Santiago|summary=Sue Ani was blown away when she read quietly moved by [[Stalemate Returning Home by Alan HamiltonStephan Santiago|StalemateReturning Home]], 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 there were several points she had a lot wanted to ask discuss with author Alan Hamilton Stephan Santiago when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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