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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Top Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Last We've seen some really good self-published books this year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko: they's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] re up there with the best of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyotraditional publishing. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usHere's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachJeffrey Dunn|summary=Stacey thought that Jill enjoyed [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Radio Free Olympia by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] was , a thrillingstory blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits love and ultimately of thinking a little differentlyloss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's 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.HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope But what if you had a wonderful festive season and could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you were affected by could create your own? This is the awful floods, you magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have our sympathythe power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, solidarity get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and very best wisheswizards. It's also about the craft of writing. You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a rich, varied story. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking.who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= We've seen some great self-published books this year 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 understanding and had great fun choosing our top ten booksusing them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. Here they areHowever, in alphabetical order by authorreading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course shadows of a year was funny and silly the publishing industry (both self- andtraditional publishing), yes, bravewith most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. It's Given the awkwardness a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Bookbaglot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015|summary=We know no surprise that you could there are a number of misconceptions about what they do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon, so I's best seller lists, but we like m hoping to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone hereclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Dragon's Flight The Lensky Connection by Dr Kris J SimeConrad Delacroix|Dragon's FlightThe Lensky Connection]] was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often says, so she a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read re constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we think that we've found seen some crackersreal gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order , by author. :
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= Happy NovemberIf you're all set to publish your novel, Bookbaggers! We hate to it might be the eleventy billionth people time to mention it [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 marketing your book to the world, but Christmas this is around the cornerno easy task. Sorry, but it is! If When you're looking for some bookish gift recommendationsve sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to these tips will help you outchoose the right person for you.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= We've tried Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015bans in American schools. They come from several continents and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorthe most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books Stylish Restaging of 2015The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= We had The Crucible is a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a lot of ''do you rememberrather intriguing review...?'' conversations! It took quite a while Keep reading to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorfind out more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=We've noticed Singapore Mathematics is a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples in 2015unique way of presenting this science. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies Parents and where you really need teachers will be able to have read the earlier books understand and explain to get children the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015Finding More Time For Reading|summary= 2015 has been If there is one thing that a good year for those books which you just want lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to enjoy be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading and as much as we think that we've found something used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for everyonethis, and it's tastesomething 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. Here they But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you areable to find enough time for reading, alphabetically by authorand that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and 2015 was no exceptionRandall S Peterson]]. We think thereIt's something here for everyone brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and they're livelihoods could be in alphabetical order by authorthe hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to know more.
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|title=Top Ten History Self-Published Books 20152021|summary= We seem to be celebrating thought that 2020 was a lot strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of anniversaries self- and the published books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting have come our way. Last year's top ten history consisted of eleven books of 2015 (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we've tried re going to have to give as wide make it a selection of periods and subjects baker's dozen as possible so that therewe really couldn's something to appeal to everyonet split them apart. Here they are , in alphabetical order , by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= We stayed up late and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy joba book reviewer. But - we finally managed If you’re looking for ways to pick just ten freshen your voice and here they are in alpabetical order by authormake a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips 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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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= We really struggled Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and some Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of our personal favourites governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to be left out, but here discuss with the authors when they are in alphabetical order, by authorpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Sue was impressed by John SearanckeComic 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 alter this unsaid rule, 's story evil wins at the end of his fatherthe day's war. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] and she had quite it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it is a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towersbreath 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 Chris CalderGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three Gerry Brown is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was so keen to see people geting involved that there's a good, slow burning escapist thrillerfree digital [https://www.degruyter. She had quite a few questions for the author when he popped in to see uscom/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hi, hello, and how In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the devil are you? Good, self-published books we hope! The wait is over 've read and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/they're all books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-winswhich compare well with traditionally-published books in the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]same genres. He's the first Jamaican to win and we We really couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it narrow the choice down any further - so this year''multi-layered epiphany s top ten consists of a novel'' eleven books and if you haven't read it alreadyhere they are, you really, really shouldin alphabetical order by author. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Man Booker Prize 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and we have some exciting books on the shortlistAllen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthAndrew Hampshire|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[The Glass Girl Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Sandy HogarthAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]], an exploration of Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the psychological effects most out of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalsit. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for the author lot to chat about when she popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Sue In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is a longself-standing fan of Frances Brodydelusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don's Kate Shackleton mysteriest have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear. She thought }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that the latest - [[A Death far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in the Dales]] - was ingenioustoday’s society, well researched and a darned good read. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towersyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussell5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story 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 lovesimple, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort basic tasks to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in helping to see ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen Are you running out of inspiration for what to avoid do with the limelight, so kids when Kim Staflund's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she they can't go out? We'devouredve come up with a baker'' it and had quite a few questions s dozen of books to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Sue has spent We've seen some very indulgent hours recently listening to cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books narrated by Matt Addisin the same genres. Most recently sheWe really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's wallowed in [[Rape top ten consists of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] eleven books and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]]here they are, both in alphabetical order 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 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= WellWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughts. MPs, given there are a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-few things you need to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918keep us in mind.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made Desiree Villena gives 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, Terryfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainMelanie Martin|summary=After she finished reading |summary=In [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Antony WoottenMelanie Martin|The Grubby Feather GangWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Sue couldnMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It't get the characters out of her minds a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. The Days after she finished the book had given her a lot to think Sue could not stop thinking about and what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If Ever felt that you haven't been on ve hit a brick wall with your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get youwriting again. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= How are Where do you go when you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering move beyond classics like ''1984'' and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon''Brave New World''? 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 do.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=When she Choosing the top ten self-published books we read [[Two Lives in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had a lot to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towers..
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To John PiperBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John PiperOne of the finest storytellers you's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patriciave never heard of, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions to ask who died in September 2018 at the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownMelissa Leet|summary=Sue thought that was impressed when she read [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Landslide by Gerry BrownMelissa Leet|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was fascinating and certain surprised to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipfind that it was a debut novel. There were She had quite a few questions for Melissa when 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 Faiz Kermani talks to 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, what's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been how 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 Childrenblue frog is helping Malawi's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants vulnerable children to put ''visual literacy'' front live safe, healthy 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 Newsletterhappy lives|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about books, Every child has a 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 work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it 'We could definitely make a relief? Politics is also in the air. Thereflying car – but that's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticednot the hard part. Somewhat less of a relief for manyThe hard part is, we fear. If how do you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't make 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 you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said flying car 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 super safe and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkoutquiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Caring for Shirley The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by John KempDaniel Peltz|Caring for ShirleyThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] . There was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was lot to chat about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life our final top ten in alphabetical order by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]] and she had quite a few questions for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellChit Dubey|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which Sue was quietly impressed when she found in read [[The White Queen of Middleham21 Doors to Happiness: Sprigs of Broom 1 Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Lesley J NickellChit Dubey]]as it chimed with her personal view of life. She'd have loved was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questionsus.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and Melita Thomas tell us 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, Mary was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Hi, hello, Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. Martin le Comte|The first reviews for the film adaptation Ten Golden Rules of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL JamesLeadership]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than was the best book. Iton leadership he's a polarising volume, isnd ever read and he couldn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesGabe Riggs|summary=Rebecca Luke thought that [[The Virtuoso Punk Love Foucault by Virginia Burges|The VirtuosoGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a sensitive portrayal of a life in transitionstrong voice and clear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions lot to talk about when author Virginia Burges Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittSandra Aragona|summary=Jill thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[One Shot at Glory Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by P J DavittSandra Aragona|One Shot at Gloryautobiography]] was of life as a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and alldiplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions lot that she wanted to ask about when Paddy Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaK J Lawrence|summary=Sue thought that was delighted when she read [[A Word Glittering with Spikes The Cossack by Nigel McCleaK J Lawrence|A Word Glittering with SpikesThe Cossack]] was a longas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, indulgentK J Lawrence, romantic read and she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Leonce Gaiter The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersStuart Burrell|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimesRecollections of, NYT Magazine, LA Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve TimesTo The Max: One Man's Journey to, Washington Timesand Recollections of, and Washington PostSetting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, and he has written two novelsfeel-good read. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesShe wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Chris Priestley The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsAnnie Ingram|summary=Jim Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was blown away something of a relief when he read Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[The Last of the Spirits Conversations with Kammie by Chris PriestleyAnnie Ingram|The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spiritsbook]] and he . There was delighted a lot to talk about when author Chris Priestley she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about itto us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Lucy Returning Home by Alan KennedyStephan Santiago|LucyReturning Home]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunities. She and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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