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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to ve seen some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring really good self-published books. David Bowie died. And this year: they're up there with the nation was shocked and grief-strickenbest of traditional publishing. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man Here's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ our top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirationalten, in alphabetical order, tooby author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Jeffrey Dunn|summary=Last year Rebecca Jill enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Radio Free Olympia by Michael PronkoJeffrey Dunn|first bookRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes 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]]ecology, folklore, Motions love and Moments: More Essays on Tokyoloss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachFull Guide|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or Fantasy has always been our way out of his mind? 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 Haraldur Erlendsson people of all ages and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrillingbackgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, plot-twistingly good tale 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? This is the magic of folklorewriting a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, legends, spirits get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and ultimately wizards. It's also about the craft of thinking writing. You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a little differentlyrich, varied story. She had quite a few questions for And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.way?
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you had a wonderful festive season to new words and if their meanings, but it also allows you were affected by to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the awful floodsrise of language learning apps, you such as Promova, many people have our sympathyturned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, solidarity reading remains a tried-and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20153 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= We've seen some great How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten bookstraditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Here Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they aredo, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in alphabetical order by authorthis post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally The Lensky Connection by Spadge WhittakerConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] , a thriller set primarily in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, braveRussia. It's She had quite a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSfew questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=BookbagTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015ve seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=We know that If you could do 're all set to publish your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller listsnovel, but we like it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to suggest more unusual books that we-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you've enjoyed over re essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the yearworld, this is no easy task. Hopefully When you'll find something ve sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for everyone hereyou.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeMost Important Things to Know|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often saysLolita, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towershighly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=We've The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been looking debated and discussed for intelligent women's fiction that provides many years. Its current running in theaters has received a good read and we think that we've found some crackersrather intriguing review. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorKeep reading to find out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be the eleventy billionth people able to mention it understand and explain to you, but Christmas is around children the corner. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you outsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Finding More Time For Reading|summary= WeIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it've tried s [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to give you be a varied selection reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some us have been translated and there gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are old favourites not reading as well much as some talented newcomerswe used to. Here they There area lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in alphabetical order by authora number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the most 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=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember..Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]].?'' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books s brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this onedysfunctional. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorSue wanted to know more.
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|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Self-Published Books of 20152021|summary=We've noticed thought that 2020 was a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have strange year but 2021 has been some very good examples in 2015equally so. In making our selection Once again we've avoided been amazed by the quality of self-published books which are the later parts have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of trilogies and where you really need eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but heremake it a baker's our selectiondozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order , by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= 2015 has been Book reviews are a good year crucial tool for those books which you just want to enjoy the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and we think recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that we've found something it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for everyone's tasteways to freshen your voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. Here they areAs an avid reader of book reviews, alphabetically by authorI’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and 2015 was no exception. We think there's something here for everyone Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they're in alphabetical order by authorpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Comic Books 2015Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= We seem Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to be celebrating the creativity of writers, we have a lot few writers of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books end of 2015 wethe day've tried . While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to give as wide dwell on. And, we believe that it is a selection breath of periods and subjects as possible so fresh air to discover that there's we have something to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authordifferent from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= We stayed up late and Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there''argued'' about which books should be included in s a free digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy job£42 book. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author
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|title=Top Ten Picture Self-Published Books 20152020|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books from the brilliant editions we've seen read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year 's top ten consists of eleven books and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are , in alphabetical order, by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Sue was so impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, [[Prunes The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Breakfast Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by John Searancke|Prunes for BreakfastOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] and that she wished that she had quite a few questions for John good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderAndrew Hampshire|summary=Ani enjoyed Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Celeste Three is Missing Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Chris CalderAndrew 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 business and thought how to get the most out of it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for the author lot to chat about when he popped in to see usdropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= HiIn every generation, hellothere are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, and how the devil are you? Goodneighbor kids, we hope! The wait is over and we now know their classmates. They seem to believe 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 other kids look up to win them and we couldn't be happier for himrespect them. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]]That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you havenbut kids don't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all have the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousexperience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize The gap between sci-fi and we reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have some exciting books on to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the shortlistsmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy Hogarth5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth]], an exploration Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalsmost important technologies in human history. She had quite a few questions for It comes with so many benefits, from improving the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers efficiency of simple, basic tasks to chat helping to ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan Are you running out of Frances Brodyinspiration for what to do with the kids when they can's Kate Shackleton mysteries. t go out? She thought that the latest - [[A Death in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death in the Dales]] - was ingenious, well researched and We've come up with a darned good read. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towersbaker's dozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Ani thought that [[IWe'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|Ive seen some cracking self-published books this year and they'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story of love, loss and new beginnings re all books which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered losscompare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. She had quite a few questions for We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see us...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Kim Staflund AgainBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=SueWriting a book review isn's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelightt difficult, so when Kim Staflund's latest bookyou know, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it and had quite but there are a few questions things you need to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towerskeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisMelanie Martin|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's wallowed testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in [[Rape of the Fair Country occupied Amsterdam by Alexander CordellMelanie Martin|Rape War and Love: A family's testament of the Fair Country]] anguish, endurance and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebeccadevotion in occupied Amsterdam]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazingMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she wanted had read and was delighted when the author agreed to know how it was all donechat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Well, they say summer Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect 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 a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminalpublishing industry -illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] and the idea. We miss you, Terrywider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten Again8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldnEver felt that you't ve hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get the characters out of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usyou writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To C B CalicoBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Rebecca was impressed by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Hi, hello and Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there Here's something there you'd like to take with youour final top ten in alphabetical order by author.. 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 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= How are you all doing with One of the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow finest storytellers you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write've never heard of, who died in September 2018 at 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 doage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneMelissa Leet|summary=When Sue was impressed when she read [[Two Lives Landslide by Sarah BourneMelissa Leet|Two LivesLandslide]] Rebecca thought by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that author Sarah Bourne it was definitely going to be one to followa debut novel. They She had quite a lot to chat about few questions for Melissa when Sarah she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To John Piper|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piperabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deovulnerable children to live safe, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King healthy and Country, Ireland is United) by John Piperhappy lives|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite summary=Every child has a few questions right to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue thought ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|not the hard part. The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Directorhard part is, how do you make a flying car that's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating super safe and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about what to read next. So, what's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been 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 Children's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'building' 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, but was surprised by just 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, 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 compelling she found [[The Fault in Our Stars Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by John GreenDaniel Peltz|The Fault in Our StarsIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. Night of Infinities is There was 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 lot to take part, do let them knowchat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hi there! Spring is in Choosing the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, toughest jobs we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, did all year and are looking for anything to read that isn't involved 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 deal of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concurdiscussion. Having said that, there Here's nothing wrong with a choice of formatour final top ten in alphabetical order by author.. 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 KempChit Dubey|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book was quietly impressed when she read [[Caring for Shirley 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by John Kemp|Caring for ShirleyChit Dubey]] was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that as it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as chimed with her husbandpersonal view of life. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|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 Peter thought that [[The White Queen Ten Golden Rules of Middleham: Sprigs Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Broom 1 by Lesley J NickellLeadership]]. Shewas the best book on leadership he'd have loved ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to 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=newslettersinterviews|title=March 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and Luke thought 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-[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terryintense, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world emotional and the human condition but who, in person, was kind visceral read that illuminates and funny educates with a strong voice and twinklyclear, without a nasty bone in his bodycapable prose. We are all There was a little bit less without himlot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, weSue loved Sandra Aragona've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you s lightly- or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of fictionalised [[Fifty Shades Of Grey Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by EL JamesSandra Aragona|autobiography]] are outof life as a diplomatic spouse. Most are suggesting There was a lot that the film is better than the book. It's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film she wanted to the bookask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesK J Lawrence|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[The Virtuoso Cossack by Virginia BurgesK J Lawrence|The VirtuosoCossack]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life as it restored her faith in transitionthe thriller genre. She When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions when author Virginia Burges popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittStuart Burrell|summary=Jill thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Shot at Glory Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by P J DavittStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Shot at GloryMan's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and allan inspiring, feel-good read. She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask know more when Paddy Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaWes Stuart|summary=Sue 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 [[A Word Glittering with Spikes My Name is Sam by Nigel McCleaWes Stuart|A Word Glittering with SpikesMy Name is Sam]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she he had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Leonce Gaiter The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersB C R Fegan|summary=Leonce Gaiter is Sue giggled like a prolific African American writer child when she read [[Henry and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Washington Post, and he has written two novelsLenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is It was a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesreal pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[A Reverie of Brothers by R D Shanks|A Reverie something of Brothers]] and she had quite a few questions relief when the Sue met author popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New YearAnnie Ingram. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We have the most wonderful book story for you this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist She has been leaving sculptures made from old books in lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, the artist has spoken shared them with us in an her [[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview Conversations with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story.}}{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji |summary=Sue was moved when she read [[God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness Kammie by Femi BolajiAnnie Ingram|God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgivenessbook]] and there were . There was quite a bit lot to chat talk about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towers. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the Spirits|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 was delighted 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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