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|title=Top Ten Picture Self-Published Books 20152023|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen some really good self-published books this year and some : they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's our personal favourites had to be left outtop ten, but here they are in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, Jill enjoyed [[Prunes for Breakfast Radio Free Olympia by John SearanckeJeffrey Dunn|Prunes for BreakfastRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and she had quite loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderFull Guide|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is Missing real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by Chris Calder]] people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and thought it was a goodface unimaginable challenges, slow burning escapist thrillerall without leaving our homes. She had quite 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 few questions 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 an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the author when he popped in craft of writing. You'll learn to use language and imagination to see usmake a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= HiReading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, hello, and how the devil are but it also allows you? Goodto see them used in context, we hope! The wait which is over essential for understanding and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardianusing them correctly.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-With the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to win and we couldn't be happier for himimprove their vocabulary. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]]However, calling it ''multireading remains a tried-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 20153 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news How 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 winner public having only ever heard of them because of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on Pierce Brosnan film. Given the shortlistawkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthConrad Delacroix|summary=Rebecca Sue really enjoyed [[The Glass Girl Lensky Connection by Sandy HogarthConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalsa thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for the author Conrad Delacroix when she he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances BrodyWe's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that re constantly amazed at the latest - [[A Death in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death in quality of the Dales]] self- was ingenious, well researched published books which come our way and a darned good readwe've seen some real gems in 2022. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towers.Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussell3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Ani thought that [[IIf you'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story of lovere all set to publish your novel, loss and new beginnings which would it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a great comfort -literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to those who have suffered lossthe world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog. She had quite reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a few questions -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see usyou.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainMost Important Things to Know|summary=Sue's always been just Lolita, a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest highly controversial book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions is not subject to ask bans in American schools. Here are the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersmost important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt AddisThe Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Most recently she's wallowed Its current running in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazingtheaters has received a rather intriguing review. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted Keep reading to know how it was all donefind out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= Well, they say summer Singapore Mathematics is the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much a unique way of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughtspresenting this science. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] children the idea. We miss you, Terrysimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainFinding More Time For Reading|summary=After she finished reading If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) by Antony WoottenA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|The Grubby Feather Gangliterature]] Sue couldn't get the characters out . Plenty of us have gone through this experience of her mindsuddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. The book had given her There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be able to think about and she had quite approach in a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into Bookbag Towers reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to chat to usfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Rebecca Sue was impressed by absolutely riveted to [[Dandelion Angel Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by C B Calico|Dandelion AngelGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to usknow more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this monththought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. If you havenOnce again we't ve been on your holidays yet, hopefully thereamazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's something there youtop ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we'd like re going to have to take with youmake it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. If you haveHere they are, wellin alphabetical order, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsby author... Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= How Book reviews are you all doing with a crucial tool for the summer weather? Aside from sweltering reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and moaning, that isrecommendations found. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, But though the tournament growth of book review sites is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed promising for Andy Murrayreaders, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as they were a book reviewer. If you’re looking for our fabulous footballing lionessesways to freshen your voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. We need to review more books about sportAs an avid reader of book reviews, we really doI’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=When she read Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Two Lives The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Sarah BourneGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Two LivesThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They and she had a lot several points she wanted to chat about discuss with the authors when Sarah they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro DeoComic books and movies, Rege et Patriciain general, Hibernia Unanimis" (For Godhave been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, King and Countrythanks 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 the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, Ireland we believe that it is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions breath of fresh air to ask 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 Gerry BrownAbout Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Directorthere's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Directora free digital [https: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence]//www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to of this £42 book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|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 reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully In this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, whatstrangest of years we's ve been going on in delighted by the book world? Well, thereself-published books we've read and they's been a flurry of laureatere all books which compare well with traditionally-related news. Firstly, published books in 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's Laureatesame genres. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put really couldn''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love 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? Postt narrow the choice down any further -election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itso this year's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about top ten consists of eleven books, right? Right?! Penguin and 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 years, 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 alphabetical order 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=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for many, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et alHarnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and are looking for anything to read Allen Alexander]] that isn't a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other news, author David Nicholls says she wished that browsing bookshops then buying online is she had a genteel form good business idea of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious her own so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels she could use the same way about books as objectsbook. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops that was what she was talking about when Olga and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempAndrew Hampshire|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Caring for Shirley Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by John KempAndrew Hampshire|Caring for ShirleyCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of 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, He and Sue had plenty a lot to discuss with John Kemp chat about when he popped dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsicalIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, poetic [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]] respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and she had quite a few questions for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerswhat is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Ani The gap between sci-fi and reality is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which she found in [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]not so big anymore. She'd You don’t have loved to chat go that far back in time to Lesleysee huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but unfortunately she died if you don’t have one in 2013. Fortunatelytoday’s society, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of Ani's questionstouch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator expanded into one of Discworld and advocate of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]the most important technologies in human history. Lovely Sir TerryIt comes with so many benefits, whose stories satirised every aspect from improving the efficiency of the modern world and the human condition but whosimple, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without himbasic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2015 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are Are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books running out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews of inspiration for what to do with the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are kids when they can't go out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It? We's ve come up with a polarising volume, isnbaker't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few s dozen of us ''ever'' prefer the film books to the bookgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Rebecca thought that [[The Virtuoso by Virginia Burges|The Virtuoso]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in transitionthe same genres. She had quite a few questions when We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author Virginia Burges popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To P J DavittBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was Writing a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She had quite book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few questions she wanted things you need to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towerskeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaMelanie Martin|summary=Sue thought that |summary=In [[War and Love: A Word Glittering with Spikes family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Nigel McCleaMelanie Martin|War and Love: A Word Glittering with Spikesfamily'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 long, indulgent, romantic highly compelling if occasionally shocking read and . Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Leonce Gaiter Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in likely to affect the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, publishing industry - and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themeswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D Shanks8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael ShanksEver felt that you' [[A Reverie of Brothers by R D Shanks|A Reverie of Brothers]] and she had quite ve hit a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of Where do you. We have the most wonderful book story for go when you this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in move beyond classics like ''1984'' and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, the artist has spoken in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story.'Brave New World''?
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|title=Chris Priestley James Donald Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsDeath Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last One of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last finest storytellers you've never heard of , who died in September 2018 at the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last age of the Spirits]] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[Lucy Landslide by Alan KennedyMelissa Leet|LucyLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunitiesdebut novel. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about few questions for Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Dee Blickabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing Every child has a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide right 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 Towers.medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2014 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world of books get involved. Penguin launched ''We could definitely make a campaign called Choose Kind flying car – but that ties in with 's not the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]]hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything flying car that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other 's super safe and so wequiet?'d like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekind.': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue enjoyed wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Black Greek Coffee The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouDaniel Peltz|Black Greek CoffeeThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], . There was a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and had quite a few questions lot to chat about when Konstantina 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 involved a great deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[The Green Door 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Christopher Bowden|The Green DoorChit Dubey]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable readas it chimed with her personal view of life. She had a few questions for author Christopher Bowden was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff about Melita Thomas tell us that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some of our recommendations for Mary was a fabulous reading experience this month. 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!true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Leigh RussellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Race to DeathThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he had couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions for Leigh when she popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeGabe Riggs|summary=Sue Luke thought that [[Snug Punk Love Foucault by Matthew Tree|SnugGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layersstrong voice and clear, capable prose. It left her thinking There was a lot to talk about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree Gabe popped ino into Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the authorto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And itSue loved Sandra Aragona's time for lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the autumn books release rushPriorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There's an awful was a lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books that she wanted to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag homepage]Towers. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[The Leopard of Dramoor Cossack by P De V HencherK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense of time and placeas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She had a few questions for When the author when he , K J Lawrence, popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawStuart Burrell|summary=JillSue found Start Burrell's not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy book [[Stand Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and DeliverRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: A Design for Successful Government by Ed StrawOne Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, feel-good read. She had quite a few questions for Ed wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well with all depicted moments 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 horror in every country [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and we hope that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words of the proverb, to walk he had quite a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help us do this. Books allow us few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to see the world through someone else's eyes, chat 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 newsletterus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenB C R Fegan|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and waved Lenny Wen]]: it's a curtsy when The Queen of Twitter made good story with some valuable lessons. It was a royal visit real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundAnnie Ingram|summary=Sue Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book [[How to Publish something of a Bestselling Book ..relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! has shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Kim StaflundAnnie Ingram|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!book]] that she . There was tempted a lot to give it a go - and talk about when she hasn't even written a book. When Kim 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 Stephan Santiago|summary=We couldn't believe it Ani was quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for he popped into Bookbag. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose Towers to chat to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksus.
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