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|title=Top Ten General Fiction Self-Published Books for 20152023|summary= 2015 has been a We've seen some really good self-published books this year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyone: they's tastere up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here they are's our top ten, in alphabetical order, alphabetically by author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and 2015 loss. She didn't think it was no exceptionthe easiest read, but a rewarding one. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by author
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 2015How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= We seem to be celebrating Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a lot space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of anniversaries - all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and the books which accompany them - at the momentface unimaginable challenges, but in selecting all without leaving our top ten history books 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 2015 we've tried writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to give as wide a selection of periods build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and subjects as possible so paper into landscapes that therereaders can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's something also about the craft of writing. You'll learn to appeal use language and imagination to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authormake a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= We stayed up late Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and ''argued'' about their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which books should be included in this top ten is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried- and as 2015 -true method that has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobused for centuries. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 20153 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the brilliant editions we've seen this year publishing industry (both self- and some 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 our personal favourites had to be left outpeople feel toward ghostwriters, but here it's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they are do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in alphabetical order, by authorthis post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeConrad Delacroix|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, really enjoyed [[Prunes for Breakfast The Lensky Connection by John SearanckeConrad Delacroix|Prunes for BreakfastThe Lensky Connection]] and she , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for John author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thrillerwe've seen some real gems in 2022. She had quite a few questions for the Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author when he popped in to see us.:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are If you? Good're all set to publish your novel, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James it might be time to [httphttps://wwwblog.theguardianreedsy.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlonhow-jamesto-winsfind-thea-manliterary-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. HeSince you's re essentially picking the first Jamaican person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to win and we couldnthe world, this is no easy task. When you't be happier for himve sent your [https://blog.reedsy. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it ''multicom/guide/how-to-write-layered epiphany of a novel'' -query-letter/ query letters] and if you haven't read it alreadystarted getting responses, these tips will help you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all choose the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousright person for you.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlistmost important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and relationship betrayalsdiscussed for many years. She had quite Its current running in theaters has received a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat rather intriguing review. Keep reading to usfind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Sue Singapore Mathematics is a long-standing fan unique way of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteriespresenting this science. She thought that the latest - [[A Death in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death in Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the Dales]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good read. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towerssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Ani thought If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[IA Bookbagger'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussells View:What it's like to be a reviewer|I'll Meet You In Heavenliterature]] was . 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 story lot of lovepossible reasons for this, loss and new beginnings which would it's something that you might be able to approach in a great comfort number of ways if you want to those who have suffered lossmake sure that you are getting back into reading again. She had quite a few questions But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see usreading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen was absolutely riveted to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] landed on her desk she . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people'devoured'' it s lives and had quite a few questions livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Sue We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addisbeen equally so. Most recently sheOnce again we's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country ve been amazed by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts quality of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of Rebecca]]eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazingauthor.. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= WellBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, they say summer is and recommendations found. But though the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much growth of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughts. MPsbook review sites is promising for readers, given a free vote, [http://wwwsaturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans- If you’re looking for ways to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918freshen your voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help.html rejected] As an assisted dying bill. And avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terryones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=After she finished reading Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Antony WoottenGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Grubby Feather GangIndependent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when he they popped into Bookbag Towers .}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to chat alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to usbear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angelhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usof this £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, In this strangest of years we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't ve been on your holidays yet, hopefully theredelighted by the self-published books we's something there youve read and they'd like to take re all books which compare well with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look traditionally- perhaps for some reading published books in the garden during same genres. We really couldn't narrow the long eveningschoice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author... Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and moaning, Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that isshe could use the book. We can allow you Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to swelter but not chat 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 lionesses. We need to review more books about sport, we really dous.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneAndrew Hampshire|summary=When she read Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Two Lives Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Sarah BourneAndrew Hampshire|Two LivesCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Rebecca thought Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going can add quantifiable value to be one your business and how to followget the most out of it. They He and Sue had a lot to chat about when Sarah popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro DeoIn every generation, Rege et Patriciathere are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, Hibernia Unanimis" (For Godneighbor kids, King and Countrytheir classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, Ireland as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is United) by John Pipermerely fear.}}{{newfeature|Hibernia Unanimis]] category=comments|title=From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=The gap between sci-fi and she had quite a few questions reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to ask see huge developments in technology. For example, the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerssmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sue thought that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipmost important technologies in human history. There were quite a few questions she wanted It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers helping to chat to ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 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? The days are getting long and running out of inspiration for us here at Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, whatdo with the kids when they can's been going on in the book worldt go out? Well, there We's been ve come up with a flurry of laureate-related news. 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 Childrenbaker's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants dozen of books to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luck, Chrisgive you some brilliant ideas.}}
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|category=newsletterslists|title=May 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? PostWe've seen some cracking self-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itpublished books this year and they's re all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 for which compare well with traditionally-published books in the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblogsame genres.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further -so this year's top ten consists of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three yearseleven books and here they are, 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=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it Writing a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadnbook review isn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for manydifficult, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameronknow, Miliband, Farage et al, and but there are looking for anything to read 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 that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do few things you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined need to concurkeep us in mind. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects Desiree Villena gives us five tips. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempMelanie Martin|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book |summary=In [[Caring for Shirley War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by John KempMelanie Martin|Caring for ShirleyWar 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 remarkably upbeat, life-affirming highly compelling if occasionally shocking 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 Days after she finished the most feared fates as you get older, and book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had plenty read and was delighted when the author agreed to discuss chat with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towersher.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronkoimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]] Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and she had quite a few questions for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow8 ways to motivate yourself to write, sister of Lesley J Nickellright NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Ani 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]]. She'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of AniEver felt that you's questionsve hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope Where do yougo when you move beyond classics like ''1984''re well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator 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]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. ''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hi, hello, and how Choosing the devil are you? Reading feverishly, top ten self-published books we hope. As ever, read in 2018 was difficult as we've rounded up our favourite re constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It Here's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is our final top ten in the positive camp but there are many who aren'talphabetical order by author.. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Virginia BurgesBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Rebecca thought that [[The Virtuoso by Virginia Burges|The Virtuoso]] was a sensitive portrayal One of the finest storytellers you've never heard of a life , who died in transition. She had quite a few questions when author Virginia Burges popped into Bookbag TowersSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[One Shot at Glory Landslide by P J DavittMelissa Leet|One Shot at GloryLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and alldebut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Leonce Gaiter is ''We could definitely make a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in flying car – but that's not the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novelshard part. His newly released novelThe hard part is, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is how do you make a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, flying car that's super safe and racial themes.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksDaniel Peltz|summary=Ani Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was quietly impressed surprised by debut author Rachael Shanks' just how compelling she found [[A Reverie of Brothers The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by R D ShanksDaniel Peltz|A Reverie of BrothersThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] and she had quite . There was a few questions lot to chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of you. We have the most wonderful book story for you this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in toughest jobs we did all year and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love involved a bit great deal of book artdiscussion. Anf finally, the artist has spoken Here's our final top ten in an [http://wwwalphabetical order by author.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story.
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|title=Chris Priestley Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsKing's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|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 Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it.a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[Lucy The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Alan KennedyElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|LucyThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war the best book on leadership he'd ever read and missed opportunities. She he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and author Alan Kennedy had Martin le Comte quite a bit few questions when they came to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickGabe Riggs|summary=When Sue finished reading Luke thought that [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Punk Love Foucault by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetGabe Riggs]] she was enthused to write a book - until she realised an intense, emotional and visceral read that she was one of the few people who didn't have illuminates and educates with a book inside her - but there strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was still a lot to talk about when author Dee Blick Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was AntiSue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world of books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous fictionalised [[Wonder Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by R J PalacioSandra Aragona|autobiography]], of life as a book about diplomatic spouse. There was a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything lot that tries she wanted 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 #choosekindask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouK J Lawrence|summary=Sue enjoyed was delighted when she read [[Black Greek Coffee The Cossack by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouK J Lawrence|Black Greek CoffeeThe Cossack]]as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, K J Lawrence, a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenStuart Burrell|summary=Jill thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Green Door Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Christopher BowdenStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Green DoorMax: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was an absorbinginspiring,evocative and truly enjoyable feel-good read. She had a few questions for author Christopher Bowden wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have to wait until the end of the month chat 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellWes Stuart|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured Luke enjoyed the atmosphere combination of the racecourse compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) My Name is Sam by Leigh RussellWes Stuart|Race to DeathMy Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for Leigh author Wes Stuart when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeB C R Fegan|summary=Sue thought that giggled like a child when she read [[Snug Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Matthew Tree|SnugB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was : it's a deceptively simple novel good story with unsuspected layerssome valuable lessons. It left her thinking about our colonial history and was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when Matthew Tree he popped ino into Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the author.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And it'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 Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books 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!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherAnnie Ingram|summary=Jill thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was 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 [[The Leopard of Dramoor Conversations with Kammie by P De V HencherAnnie Ingram|book]] had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense of time and place. She had There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawStephan Santiago|summary=Jill's not easily impressed Ani was quietly moved by political books but she did enjoy [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Returning Home by Ed StrawStephan Santiago|Returning Home]]. She had quite a few questions for Ed and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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