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|category=newsletterslists|title=May 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything We've seen some really good lately? If youself-published books this year: they're looking for ideas, we can oblige up there with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past that's worth revisitingbest of traditional publishing. If there Here's anything you think you can addour top ten, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diskiin alphabetical order, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/by author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote a diary in the ''London Review of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellJeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill thought that enjoyed [[Cold Calling Radio Free Olympia by Russell MardellJeffrey Dunn|Cold CallingRadio Free Olympia]] was unexpectedly delightful , a story blending prose and above allpoetry with themes of ecology, veryfolklore, very humanlove and loss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author Russell Mardell 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 Joel MentmoreFull Guide|summary=After she read [[Smart 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 Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againreaders can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of writing. She had quite You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersrich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieBest Practices|summary=Sue absolutely refused Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to be separated from [[Inside new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to anorexic India and her motherimprove their vocabulary. She had quite However, reading remains a few questions tried-and-true method that has been used for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towerscenturies.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are How much do you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know aboutghostwriters? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose These professionals lurk in the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy shadows of the most publishing industry (both self- and reading was traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the runaway winnerPierce Brosnan film. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate Given the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give awkwardness a special commendation this year to one lot of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a really positive initiativenumber of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Sue really enjoyed [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) The Lensky Connection by Quentin BatesConrad Delacroix|Thin IceThe Lensky Connection]], the seventh book a thriller set primarily in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesRussia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Ani was impressed by We're constantly amazed at the quality of the world building self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come2022. She had quite a few questions for Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony Gardner3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Jill thought that If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plothttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. She was impressed by Since you're essentially picking the serious depiction of person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hardworld, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot to chat about when -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the author popped into Bookbag Towersright person for you.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= HiLolita, 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 reliefhighly controversial book, isn't it? We're looking forward is not subject to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, bans in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man's [http://wwwAmerican schools.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-Here are the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as most important things you'd expect and inspirational, tooneed to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions Crucible is All Show and Moments'No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat Keep reading to usfind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson presenting this science. Parents and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits teachers will be able to understand and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions for explain to children the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towerssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope If 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'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 this, and it's something that you had might be able to approach in a wonderful festive season and number of ways if you were affected by want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the awful floods, most important parts of this is probably that you have our sympathyare able to find enough time for reading, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingthat can be harder than you might initially think.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= WeSue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. It've seen some great self-published books this year s brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and had great fun choosing our top ten bookslivelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorSue wanted to know more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Jill We thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by Spadge Whittaker]] in the quality of self-published books which Spadge researches Britainhave come our way. Last year's top ten fears and faces them all over the course consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a year was funny and silly andbaker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, yesin alphabetical order, braveby author. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=We know Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that you could do 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 Christmas present voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. As an avid reader of book shopping from Amazon's best seller listsreviews, but we like to suggest more unusual books I’ve noticed that we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone hereones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jill thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Dragon's Flight The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Dr Kris J SimeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Dragon's FlightThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often says, so had several points she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime wanted to discuss with the authors when he they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=We've Comic books and movies, in general, have been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a given the portrayal of good read ; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we think that wehave a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day've found some crackers. Here they areWhile it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, in alphabetical order by authorwe believe that it is a breath 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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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate Gerry Brown is so keen to be the eleventy billionth see people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the cornergeting involved that there's a free digital [https://www.degruyter. 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 outcom/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Self-Published Books 2020|summary= WeIn this strangest of years we've tried to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated delighted by the self-published books we've read and there are old favourites as they're all books which compare well as some talented newcomerswith traditionally-published books in the same genres. Here 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...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= We 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 fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot good business idea of ''do you remember.her own so that she could use the book..?'' conversations! It took quite a while Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to whittle our choices down chat 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 authorus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary=WeTechnology can seem frightening to people who don've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there t have been some very good examples in 2015the background. In making our selection we've avoided books which are [[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 later parts of trilogies tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and where you really need how to have read get the earlier books most out of it. He and Sue had a lot to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorchat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want 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 enjoy reading them and we think that we've found something for everyone's tasterespect them. Here they That is self-delusion, as most adults areaware, alphabetically by authorbut kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens The gap between sci-fi and reality is always difficult and 2015 was no exceptionnot so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. We think there's something here For example, the smartphone has been around for everyone and they're over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in alphabetical order by authortoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 20155 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but most important technologies in selecting our top ten human history books . It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of 2015 we've tried simple, basic tasks to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal helping to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten A Baker's Dozen of Books for Confident Readers 2015to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We stayed 've come up late and ''argued'with a baker' about which s dozen of books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobto give you some brilliant ideas. 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 20152019|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen some cracking self-published books this year and some 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 our personal favourites had to be left out, but eleven books and here they are , in alphabetical order, by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To John SearanckeBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Sue was impressed by John SearanckeWriting a book review isn's story of his father's wart difficult, you know, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] and she had quite but there are a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towersthings you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderMelanie Martin|summary=Ani enjoyed |summary=In [[Celeste Three is Missing War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Chris CalderMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] and thought it was Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a good, slow burning escapist thrillerhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the author when he popped in agreed to see uschat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Hi, hello, and Loobna Joomun looks at how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait Brexit is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-likely to affect thepublishing industry -man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulouswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Sandy HogarthBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and relationship betrayals. She had quite a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Sue is a longChoosing the top ten self-standing fan of Frances Brodypublished books we read in 2018 was difficult as we's Kate Shackleton mysteriesre constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. She thought that the latest - [[A Death Here's our final top ten in the Dales alphabetical order by Frances Brody|A Death in the Dales]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good readauthor.. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Jill ThrussellBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|IOne of the finest storytellers you'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story ve never heard of love, loss 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 died in to see usSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainMelissa Leet|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so was impressed when Kim Staflund's latest book, she read [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Landslide by Kim StaflundMelissa Leet|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsLandslide]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it and was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions to ask the author for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Matt Addisabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Sue Every child has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening a right to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she'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.medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season ''We could definitely make a flying car – but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into that's not the world of books in our thoughtshard part. MPsThe hard part is, given how do you make a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And flying car that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http's super safe and quiet?''://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainDaniel Peltz|summary=After Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she finished reading found [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Antony WoottenDaniel Peltz|The Grubby Feather GangIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mind. The book had given her There was a lot to think chat about and she had quite a few questions for when author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= Hi, hello Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as ever this monthit chimed with her personal view of life. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningschat to us. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, Melita Thomas tell us that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? 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.Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=When she read Peter thought that [[Two Lives The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Sarah BourneElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Two LivesThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a lot few questions when they came to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperGabe Riggs|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's Luke thought that [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) Punk Love Foucault by John Piper|Hibernia UnanimisGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and she had quite visceral read that illuminates and educates with a few questions strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a lot to ask the author talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownSandra Aragona|summary=Sue thought that loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Independent DirectorSorting the Priorities: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Gerry BrownSandra Aragona|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presenceautobiography]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipof life as a diplomatic spouse. There were quite was a few questions lot that she wanted to ask about when author Gerry brown Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Interview: 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 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'' 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 NewsletterTalks To K J Lawrence|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/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 Sue was delighted when she read [[The Fault in Our Stars Cossack by John GreenK J Lawrence|The Fault in Our StarsCossack]]. 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.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't as it a relief? Politics is also restored her faith in the airthriller genre. There's a general election campaign on When the author, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for manyK J Lawrence, we fear. If you're looking popped into 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 Sue had quite 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?few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempStuart Burrell|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s found Start Burrell's book [[Caring for Shirley Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by John KempStuart Burrell|Caring for ShirleyTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was a remarkably upbeatan inspiring, lifefeel-affirming good read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty She wanted to discuss with John Kemp know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoWes Stuart|summary=Rebecca Luke enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life My Name is Sam by Michael PronkoWes Stuart|essays on Tokyo lifeMy Name is Sam]] and she he had quite a few questions for the author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellB C R Fegan|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which Sue giggled like a child when she found in read [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]. She'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questions.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=March 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well Henry and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld and advocate of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL JamesLenny Wen]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It: it's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren'tgood story with some valuable lessons. It will be interesting was a real pleasure to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film chat to the bookwriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesAnnie Ingram|summary=Rebecca thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[The Virtuoso Conversations with Kammie by Virginia BurgesAnnie Ingram|The Virtuosobook]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. She had quite There was a few questions lot to talk about when author Virginia Burges she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[One Shot at Glory Returning Home by P J DavittStephan Santiago|One Shot at GloryReturning Home]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She had quite a few questions there were several points she wanted to ask discuss with author Stephan Santiago when Paddy he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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