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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be 've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the cornerbest of traditional publishing. Sorry Here's our top ten, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendationsin alphabetical order, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you outby author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary= We've tried to give you Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a varied selection story blending prose and poetry with themes of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated ecology, folklore, love and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomersloss. Here they areShe didn't think it was the easiest read, in alphabetical order by authorbut a rewarding one.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten How To Write a Fantasy Books of 2015Novel: The Full Guide|summary= We had a fun time choosing Fantasy has always been our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot way out of the real world's limitations. It'do you remembers a 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 visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own?'' conversations! It took quite This is the magic of writing a while fantasy novel. You have the power to whittle our choices down to tenbuild worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, particularly as weget ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It've excluded any books which are part s also about the craft of a series where you need writing. You'll learn to have read earlier books use language and imagination to appreciate this one. Here they aremake a rich, in alphabetical order by authorvaried story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite 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 top class historical fiction understanding and there have been some very good examples in 2015using them correctly. In making our selection we've avoided books which are With the later parts rise of trilogies and where you really need language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to have read the earlier books technology to get the best from themimprove their vocabulary. However, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorreading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 20153 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which How much do you just want to enjoy reading know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and we think that we've found something for everyonetraditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's taste. Here no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they aredo, alphabetically by authorso I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 was no exceptionSue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in Russia. We think there's something here She had quite a few questions for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authorConrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten History Self-Published Books 20152022|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot 're constantly amazed at the quality of anniversaries the self- and the published books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting come our top ten history books of 2015 way and we've tried to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyoneseen some real gems in 2022. Here they are , in alphabetical order , by author.:
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 20153 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= We stayed up late and If you''argued'' about which books should re all set to publish your novel, it might be included in this top ten time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary- agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasnmarketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you't an easy jobve sent your [https://blog.reedsy. But com/guide/how- we finally managed to pick just ten -write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and here they are in alpabetical order by authorstarted getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= We really struggled Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to pick just ten picture books from bans in American schools. Here are the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had most important things you need to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorknow about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for Breakfast]] and she had quite many years. Its current running in theaters has received a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towersrather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three Singapore Mathematics is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thrillerunique way of presenting this science. She had quite a few questions for Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the author when he popped in to see ussimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait If there is over and we now know one thing that Marlon James a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [http[A Bookbagger's View://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. HeWhat it's the first Jamaican like to win and be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we couldn't be happier for himused to. Ani loved [[A Brief History There are a lot of Seven Killings by Marlon James]]possible reasons for this, calling and it ''multi-layered epiphany s something that you might be able to approach in a number of a novel'' and ways if you haven't read it already, want to make sure that you really, really shouldare getting back into reading again. You can also find our reviews But one of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousmost important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Man Booker Prize 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= WeSue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people're eagerly awaiting news of s lives and livelihoods could be in the winner hands of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlistcompany boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to know more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by Sandy Hogarth]], an exploration the quality of the psychological effects self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalseleven books (maths never was our strong point. She had quite ..) but this year we're going to have to make it a few questions for the baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Sue is Book reviews are a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteriescrucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. She thought that But though the latest - [[A Death in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death in the Dales]] - was ingeniousgrowth of book review sites is promising for readers, well researched a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and make a darned good read. There were quite stronger impression, I’ve got a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towerstips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Ani thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[I'll Meet You In Heaven The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Jill ThrussellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|I'll Meet You In HeavenThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was a story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort she had several points she wanted to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell discuss with the authors when she they popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Sue's Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always been just winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a little bit keen few writers of comics who have managed to avoid alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the limelight, so when Kim Staflundday's latest book. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on her desk she ''devoured'' . And, we believe that it and had quite is 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 she popped into Bookbag Towersvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening Gerry Brown is so keen to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently shesee people geting involved that there's wallowed in a free digital [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all donethis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since In this strangest of years we last wrote! And so much of what has 've been happening has tied into delighted by the world of self-published books we've read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in our thoughtsthe same genres. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mpsWe really couldn't narrow the choice down any further -overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchettso this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, who so strongly [http://wwwin alphabetical order by author.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=After she finished reading Sue was so impressed by [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather GangOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] Sue couldn't get the characters out that she wished that she had a good business idea of her mindown so that she could use the book. The book had given her a lot to think Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoAndrew Hampshire|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Dandelion Angel Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by C B CalicoAndrew Hampshire|Dandelion AngelCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. He and Sue had quite a few questions lot to chat about when debut author C B Calico popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= HiIn every generation, hello and how there are you? Goodkids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, we hopeand their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. We have some summer reading recommendations for you That is self-delusion, as ever this month. If you havenmost adults are aware, but kids don't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsexperience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering The gap between sci-fi and moaning, that reality isnot so big anymore. We can allow you You don’t have to swelter but not go that far back in time to moan about itsee huge developments in technology. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we writeFor example, the tournament is still ongoingsmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murraybut if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need to review more books about sport, we really docrazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah Bourne5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=When she read [[Two Lives by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to follow. They had a lot helping to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towerssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Ani was impressed Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when she read John Piperthey can't go out? We've come up with a baker's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions dozen of books to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Sue thought that [[The Independent Director: The NonWe've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-Executive Directorpublished books in the same genres. We really couldn's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Nont narrow the choice down any further -Executive Directorso this year's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating top ten consists of eleven books and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshiphere they are, in alphabetical order by author.. 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=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect About 5 Key Tips for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, what's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been Writing a flurry of laureateCritical-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainmentYet-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 ''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 NewsletterFair Book Review|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itWriting a book review isn's 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 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 by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]. 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 workt difficult, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi but 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 are a relief for many, we fear. If few things you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything need to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with keep usin mind. We have some great book recommendations for you this month Desiree Villena gives us five tips. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects. 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 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 the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a vividfew questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, clever story of loveemotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, art, war and missed opportunitiescapable prose. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite There was a bit lot to chat talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickSandra Aragona|summary=When Sue finished reading loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Dee BlickSandra Aragona|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budgetautobiography]] she was enthused to write a book - until she realised that she was one of the few people who didn't have life as a book inside her - but there diplomatic spouse. There was still a lot that she wanted to talk ask about when author Dee Blick Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 Sue was Anti-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 delighted when she read [[Wonder The Cossack by R K J PalacioLawrence|The Cossack]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for as it restored her faith in the first timethriller genre. We at When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag are all for anything that tries Towers to inspire all people chat to be us, Sue had quite a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekind.few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouStuart Burrell|summary=Sue enjoyed found Start Burrell's book [[Black Greek Coffee Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouStuart Burrell|Black Greek CoffeeTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and had quite a few questions feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Konstantina Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenWes Stuart|summary=Jill thought that Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Green Door My Name is Sam by Christopher BowdenWes Stuart|The Green DoorMy Name is Sam]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable read. She he had quite a few questions for author Christopher Bowden Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary=Hello! How's Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it going? What have you been reading? There's so much a good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choicestory with some valuable lessons. Read on for some of our recommendations for It was a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have real pleasure to wait until the end of the month chat to find out which books we're enjoying. You can always follow us on [https://twitterwriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.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 RussellAnnie Ingram|summary=Peter thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well , Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Conversations with Kammie by Leigh RussellAnnie Ingram|Race to Deathbook]] and he had quite . There was a few questions for Leigh lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeStephan Santiago|summary=Sue thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Snug Returning Home by Matthew TreeStephan Santiago|SnugReturning Home]] was a deceptively simple novel and there were several points she wanted to discuss with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking about our colonial history and author Stephan Santiago when Matthew Tree he popped ino into Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the authorto chat to us.
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