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|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Self-Published Books of 20152023|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been seen some very really good examples in 2015. In making our selection weself-published books this year: they've avoided books which are re up there with the later parts best of trilogies and where you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but heretraditional publishing. Here's our selectiontop ten, in alphabetical order , by author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a rewarding one.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= 2015 Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a good year for those books which 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. But what if you could do more than just want visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to enjoy reading build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and we think paper into landscapes that we've found something readers can explore. So, get ready for everyonean adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's tastealso about the craft of writing. Here they areYou'll learn to use language and imagination to make a rich, alphabetically by authorvaried story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= Choosing our top ten books Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for teens is always difficult understanding and 2015 was no exceptionusing them correctly. We think there's something here 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-true method that has been used for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authorcenturies.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 20153 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of anniversaries the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the books which accompany public having only ever heard of them - at because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the momentawkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 weit've tried to give as wide s no surprise that there are a selection number of periods and subjects as possible misconceptions about what they do, so that thereI's something to appeal m hoping to everyone. Here they are clarify three important things in alphabetical order by authorthis post.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= We stayed up late and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich Sue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in good books it wasn't an easy jobRussia. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by She had quite a few questions for authorConrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Picture Self-Published Books 20152022|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture 're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books from the brilliant editions which come our way and we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here real gems in 2022. Here they are , in alphabetical order, by author.:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John Searancke3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Sue was impressed by John SearanckeIf you's story of his fatherre all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you's warre essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and she had quite a few questions started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for John when he popped into Bookbag Towersyou.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderMost Important Things to Know|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was Lolita, a goodhighly controversial book, slow burning escapist thrilleris not subject to bans in American schools. She had quite a few questions for Here are the author when he popped in most important things you need to see usknow about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait Crucible is over a tragedy that’s been debated and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier discussed for himmany years. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of Its current running in theaters has received a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really shouldrather intriguing review. You can also Keep reading to find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousout more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2015How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and we have some exciting books on explain to children the shortlistsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Rebecca enjoyed If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[The Glass Girl by Sandy HogarthA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|literature]], an exploration . Plenty of the psychological effects us have gone through this experience of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalssuddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. She had quite There are a few questions lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers 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 Frances BrodyGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - was absolutely riveted to [[A Death Disaster in the Dales Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Frances Brody|A Death in the DalesGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] - was ingenious, well researched . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and a darned good readlivelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag TowersSue wanted to know more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Ani We thought that [[I2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we'll Meet You In Heaven ve been amazed by Jill Thrussell|Ithe quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year'll Meet You In Heaven]] s top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was a story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort our strong point...) but this year we're going to those who have suffered lossto make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. She had quite a few questions for Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see us...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Sue's always been just Book reviews are a little bit keen to avoid crucial tool for the limelightreading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, so when Kim Staflund's latest and recommendations found. But though the growth of bookreview sites is promising for readers, [[Successful Selling Tips a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it ways to freshen your voice and had quite make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few questions to ask tips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|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 was an enthusiastic reader of the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of Rebecca governance and what to do by Alexander CordellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Hosts Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of Rebeccagovernance and what to do]], both by Alexander Cordell, which and she had several points she thought were amazing. When Matt wanted to discuss with the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= WellComic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, they say summer is thanks to the silly season but so much has been happening since creativity of writers, we last wrote! And so much have a few writers of what has been happening has tied into comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the world end of books the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in our thoughts. MPsmind, given it is still something a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-bit fascinating to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying billdwell on. And , we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the idea. We miss you, Terryvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=After she finished reading Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= In this strangest of years we've been delighted by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue the self-published books we've read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't get narrow the characters out choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about eleven books and she had quite a few questions for here they are, in alphabetical order by author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Rebecca Sue was so impressed by [[Dandelion Angel The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by C B Calico|Dandelion AngelOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] and that she wished that she had quite a few questions good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when debut author C B Calico Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this monththe background. If you haven't been on In [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like business and how to take with youget the most out of it. If you have, well, you can still take He and Sue had a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningslot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= How In every generation, there are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and moaning, that istheir classmates. We can allow you They seem to swelter but not believe that other kids look up to moan about itthem and respect them. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament That is still ongoingself-delusion, so our fingers as most adults are still crossed for Andy Murrayaware, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need but kids don't have the experience to review more books about sport, we really doproperly 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 Sarah BourneHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=When she read [[Two Lives by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be one to follow. They had a lot to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towersseen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John Piper5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" Artificial intelligence (For GodAI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, King and Countryfrom improving the efficiency of simple, Ireland is United) basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue thought that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide Are you running out of inspiration for what to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Directordo with the kids when they can's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become the t go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. out? There were quite We've come up with a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat baker's dozen of books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and 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, whatthey's been going on re all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbcsame genres.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. 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=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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Sue thought that [[A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]] was Every child has a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers.right to medical care
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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 Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|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 Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of our recommendations horror in [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers 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 RussellB C R Fegan|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Leigh Russell|Race to DeathB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] and he had quite : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a few questions for Leigh real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue thought that met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Snug Conversations with Kammie by Matthew TreeAnnie Ingram|Snugbook]] . There was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking lot to talk about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree she 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 comechat to us. 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 HencherStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[The Leopard of Dramoor Returning Home by P De V HencherStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] had an intricate and interesting plot there were several points she wanted to discuss with a vivid sense of time and place. She had a few questions for the author Stephan Santiago when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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