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|category=interviewslists|title=Quentin Bates talks to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Top Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]]We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's our top ten, the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesalphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonJeffrey Dunn|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in Jill enjoyed [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Radio Free Olympia by C E RobinsonJeffrey Dunn|Lilith: Eden's Planetary PrincessRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and knew that there was an exciting series to comeloss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerFull Guide|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox 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 Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused people of all ages and had twists backgrounds. It allows us to suit every thriller fanexplore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. She was impressed by But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the serious depiction magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the downtrodden individual against power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the erosion craft of hard-won civil libertieswriting. There was quite You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a lot to chat about when rich, varied story. And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the author popped into Bookbag Towers.way?
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February Reading is one of the most effective ways to all our readersimprove your vocabulary. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end Not only does it expose you to new words and that's a relieftheir meanings, isn't but it? We're looking forward also allows you to some spring sunshine see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and some fabulous spring booksusing them correctly. David Bowie died. And With the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And sorise of language learning apps, in memory of one our great cultural iconssuch as Promova, we perused this list of the great man's [http://wwwmany people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary.telegraph.co.uk/books/whatHowever, reading remains a tried-toand-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, tootrue method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and Chaos: Slices and Morsels traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot 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]]people feel toward ghostwriters, Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite it's no surprise that there are a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to usclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachConrad Delacroix|summary=Stacey thought that Sue really enjoyed [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Lensky Connection by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differentlythriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for the authors author Conrad Delacroix when they he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by 're constantly amazed at the quality of the awful floods, you have self-published books which come our sympathy, solidarity way and very best wisheswe've seen some real gems in 2022. And at least one book Here they are, in your Christmas stocking.alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20153 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= WeIf you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've seen some great selfsent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-published books this year letter/ query letters] and had great fun choosing our top ten books. Here they arestarted getting responses, in alphabetical order by authorthese tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerMost Important Things to Know|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than BritainLolita, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly andhighly controversial book, yes, braveis not subject to bans in American schools. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSHere are the most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to suggest find out more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone here.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'' Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and that's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towersexplain to children the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 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's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it've been looking s like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for intelligent womenthis, and it's fiction something that provides you might be able to approach in a good read and we think number of ways if you want to make sure that we've found some crackersyou 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, in alphabetical order by authorand that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate Sue was absolutely riveted to be [[Disaster in the eleventy billionth Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around 's lives and livelihoods could be in the cornerhands of company boards which are dysfunctional. 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 Sue wanted to help you outknow more.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Self-Published Books 2021|summary= Wethought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've tried to give you a varied selection been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of crime novels for 2015eleven books (maths never was our strong point... They come from several continents and some ) but this year we're going to have been translated and there are old favourites to make it a baker's dozen as well as some talented newcomerswe really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order , by author...}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=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 a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and make 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 Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels Sue was an enthusiastic reader of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of ''governance and what to do you remember...?'' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down to tenby Gerry Brown, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of a series where you need governance and what to have read earlier books do]] and she had several points she wanted to appreciate this one. Here discuss with the authors when they are, in alphabetical order by authorpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Comic Books of 2015Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction Comic books and there movies, in general, have been some very given the portrayal of good examples in 2015; always winning and saving the day. In making our selection however, thanks to the creativity of writers, wehave a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 've avoided books which are evil wins at the end of the later parts day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of trilogies and where you really need fresh air to discover that we have read something different from the earlier books to get cliché where the hero always emerges as the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorvictor.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want Gerry Brown is so keen to enjoy reading and we think see people geting involved that we've found something for everyonethere's tastea free digital [https://www. Here they are, alphabetically by authordegruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books for Teens 20152020|summary= Choosing our top ten In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books for teens is always difficult we've read and 2015 was no exceptionthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We think therereally couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's something top ten consists of eleven books and here for everyone and they're are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game- Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a selection good business idea of periods and subjects as possible her own so that there's something she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to appeal chat to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary= We stayed up late and Technology can seem frightening to people who don''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - t have the background. In [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and as 2015 has been rich in good books how to get the most out of it wasn't an easy job. But - we finally managed He and Sue had a lot to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authorchat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= We really struggled 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 pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year them and some of our personal favourites had to be left outrespect them. That is self-delusion, but here they as most adults are in alphabetical orderaware, by authorbut kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's warThe gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, [[Prunes the smartphone has been around for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] and she had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towersover 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 Chris Calder5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was a goodArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite a few questions for from improving the author when he popped in efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to see ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2015 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are Are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-running out of inspiration for what to do with the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldnkids when they can't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it go out? We''multi-layered epiphany of ve come up with a novelbaker'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews s dozen of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousto give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Sandy HogarthBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth]]Writing a book review isn't difficult, an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite you know, but there are a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat things you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyMelanie Martin|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - |summary=In [[War and Love: A Death family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in the Dales occupied Amsterdam by Frances BrodyMelanie Martin|War and Love: A Death family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in the Dalesoccupied Amsterdam]] - was ingenious, well researched and Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a darned good highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. There were quite a few questions Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when Frances popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussellimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story of love, loss Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see usthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund Again8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so 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 ''devoured'Ever felt that you' it and had quite ve hit a few questions to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Matt AddisBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently sheWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] 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 done.''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Well, they say summer is Choosing the silly season but so much has been happening since top ten self-published books we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books read in our thoughts. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918published books are.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Antony Wootten AgainBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldnOne of the finest storytellers you't get ve never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the characters out age 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 us58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoMelissa Leet|summary=Rebecca Sue was impressed by when she read [[Dandelion Angel Landslide by C B CalicoMelissa Leet|Dandelion AngelLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when debut author C B Calico she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how 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 therea blue frog is helping Malawi's something there you'd like vulnerable children to take with you. If you havelive safe, well, you can still take healthy and happy lives|summary=Every child has a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!right to medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. ''We can allow you to swelter could definitely make a flying car – but that's not to moan about itthe hard part. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament The hard part 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 how do.you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneDaniel Peltz|summary=When Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she read found [[Two Lives The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Sarah BourneDaniel Peltz|Two LivesThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had There was a lot to chat about when Sarah author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Ani Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was impressed when she read John Piperone of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) our final top ten in alphabetical order by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownChit Dubey|summary=Sue thought that was quietly impressed when she read [[The Independent Director21 Doors to Happiness: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceChit Dubey]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipas it chimed with her personal view of life. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask She was delighted when author Gerry brown Chit Dubey 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? Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About 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 about what to read next. So, whatKing's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [httpPearl://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'' front Henry VIII 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 NewsletterDaughter Mary|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, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was 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.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Hi there! Spring is in Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the air! Isnbest book on leadership he't it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadnd ever read and he couldn't noticed. Somewhat less of resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything chat to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do 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 KempGabe Riggs|summary=Sue Luke thought that John Kemp’s book [[Caring for Shirley Punk Love Foucault by John Kemp|Caring for ShirleyGabe Riggs]] was a remarkably upbeatan intense, life-affirming emotional and visceral read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia illuminates and educates with a strong voice and no longer recognised him as her husbandclear, capable prose. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty There was a lot to discuss with John Kemp talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoSandra Aragona|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoSue loved Sandra Aragona's whimsical, poetic lightly-fictionalised [[Beauty and ChaosSorting the Priorities: Slices Ambassadress and Morsels of Tokyo Life Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Michael PronkoSandra Aragona|essays on Tokyo lifeautobiography]] and of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she had quite a few questions for the author wanted to ask about when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley K J NickellLawrence|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 delighted when she found in read [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Cossack by Lesley K J NickellLawrence|The Cossack]]as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She'd have loved When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to Lesleyus, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow Sue had the answers to many of Ani's quite a few questions.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesWes Stuart|summary=Rebecca 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 Virtuoso My Name is Sam by Virginia BurgesWes Stuart|The VirtuosoMy Name is Sam]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. She and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when author Virginia Burges he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[One Shot at Glory Henry and the Hidden Treasure by P J Davitt|One Shot at GloryB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was : it's a truly relatable good story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and allwith some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few questions she wanted real pleasure to chat to ask writer B C R Fegan when Paddy he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue thought that met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[A Word Glittering Conversations with Spikes Kammie by Nigel McCleaAnnie Ingram|A Word Glittering with Spikesbook]] . There was a long, indulgent, romantic read and lot to talk about when she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction Readers|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksStephan Santiago|summary=Ani was quietly impressed moved by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[A Reverie of Brothers Returning Home by R D ShanksStephan Santiago|A Reverie of BrothersReturning Home]] and there were several points she had quite a few questions wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when the author he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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