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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue thought that Jill enjoyed [[Snug Radio Free Olympia by Matthew TreeJeffrey Dunn|SnugRadio Free Olympia]] was , a deceptively simple novel story blending prose and poetry with unsuspected layrsthemes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. It left her thinking about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she had quite She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for the authorrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 NewsletterHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.
Hi, hello and we hope all is well with But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you. Summer, what we had of it, could create your own? This is over. And it's time for the autumn books release rush. There's an awful lot magic of good stuff coming out over the next few weekswriting a fantasy novel. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all You have new books the power to comebuild worlds with your words. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]. We'll be reviewing as much as we You can as quickly as we turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can, promise!}}explore.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawBest Practices|summary=Jill's not easily impressed by political books Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but she did enjoy [[Stand it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government by Ed Straw]]using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. She had quite However, reading remains a few questions tried-and-true method that has been used for Ed when he popped into Bookbag Towerscenturies.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2014 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all of How much do you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasn't itknow about ghostwriters? Sometimes, it makes you feel utterly hopeless. We don't have any answers here at Bookbag but we do wish peace for all people These professionals lurk in every country the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and we hope that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way istraditional publishing), in with most members of the words public having only ever heard of them because of the proverb, to walk a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help us do thisPierce Brosnan film. Books allow us to see Given the world through someone else's eyesawkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, to put ourselves in someone elseit's place. They can be distractions but no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they can also be tools of comings-together. And itdo, so I's m hoping to clarify three important things in that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletterpost.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenConrad Delacroix|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviewsSue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags and waved a curtsy thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim StaflundWe's book [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! by Kim Staflund|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!]] that she was tempted to give it a go re constantly amazed at the quality of the self- published books which come our way and she hasnwe't even written a bookve seen some real gems in 2022. When Kim popped Here they are, in to see us she had a few questions to ask. alphabetical order, by author:
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|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Years3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=We couldnIf you't believe re all set to publish your novel, it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed 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 Bookbagpresenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. Time goes so quickly when When you're enjoying yourself! It was ve sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a tough job but Jim rose to -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksright person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessMost Important Things to Know|summary=Jill thought that [[Doing It by Melvin Burgess]] was Lolita, a funny and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls aren't left outhighly controversial book, eitheris not subject to bans in American schools. Parents might find it shocking but Here are the kids will find most important things you need to know about it real. When Melvin popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2014 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Condiscussed for many years. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held Its current running in Earls' Court 2, was theaters has received a staggering successrather intriguing review. Our man Jim was there and had a wonderful time. If you want Keep reading to read find out more about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekend. Let's hope it all happens again next year!
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|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was Singapore Mathematics is a beautifully crafted mesh unique way of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure presenting this science. Parents and a satisfying novel that's worth every penny teachers will be able to understand and, indeed, every moment spent in its company.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin Again|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in explain to children the garden and sank gratefully into [[Jam Tomorrow by Lorraine Jenkin]]. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towerssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionFinding More Time For Reading|summary=The weekend If there is one thing that a lot of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part people could benefit from having more of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackmanin their lives, Childrenit's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie BlackmanA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Noble Conflictliterature]]. 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 organised with it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the help most important parts of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmastersthis is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering successthat can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue was blown away when she read absolutely riveted to [[Stalemate Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Alan Hamilton|StalemateGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people'had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - s lives and she had a lot to ask author Alan Hamilton when he popped livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to chat to usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Jill We thought that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake]] 2020 was a superstrange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-fun adventure and she had quite published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a few questions when baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High and Dry]] particularly because it was very differet 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 her last novelmake your mark as a book reviewer. Sarah chatted  If you’re looking for ways to us about 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 booksones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= Hello there! We're writing this Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in the midst Society: Our current crisis of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of football at .governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish about it. If you're the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio mad.
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|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Jim went Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the launch end of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenen]]bit fascinating to dwell on. We insisted And, we believe that he tell us all about itis 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue was impressed by Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Vortex by Matt Carrellhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] and the opportunity to ask the author a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to missof this £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott BeavenIn this strangest of years we's coming of age [[Riccarton Junction: 1 ve been delighted by W Scott Beaven|crime story]] about the temptations self-published books we've read and troubles facing young peoplethey're all books which compare 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 when he popped in to see us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jim thought that Sue was so impressed by [[Fifteen Bones The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by R J MorganOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] was that she wished that she had a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, but good business idea of her own so that she could use the great voice and gallows humour drew him inbook. He and Rebecca had lots to chat Perhaps that was what she was talking about when she Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyAndrew Hampshire|summary=Sue loved Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Being Someone Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Adrian HarveyAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] - Andrew Hampshire discusses the story of a relationship tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how early to get the seeds most out of destruction were sown. She thought it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely written. There was quite He and Sue had a lot to chat about when the author popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Kicking off the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to chat believe that other kids look up to usthem and respect them. YouThat is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don'll find all t have the tour dates [http://www.countdownya.com here]experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' SeriesFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Candy popped into Bookbag Towers The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to chat go that far back in time to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuffsee huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone 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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|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Rough Passage to London: A Sea Captain's Tale, a Novel by Robin Lloyd]] and was intrigued by the background to the story. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Robin popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV Show5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=One Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Jim's favourite authors popped the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to chat helping to us about the screen version of [[Gone solve advanced problems by Michael Grant|Gone]]quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2014 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Hi, hello, and Are you running out of inspiration for what are you readingto do with the kids when they can't go outMost importantly this month, we We'd like to say RIP Sue Townsend. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began ve come up with the teenager [[The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend|navigating adolescence]] in Thatcher’s Britain and followed him [[Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years by Sue Townsend|struggling into middle age]] during Tony Blaira baker's third waydozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jim gave five stars to [[Bone Jack by Sara Crowe]] We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and thought it was classic fantasy at its finestthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. He We really couldn't wait when Sara popped narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in to chat to usalphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Cat Clarke AgainBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jim loved [[A Kiss In The Dark by Cat Clarke]] and he had quite Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few questions for Cat when she popped things you need to keep us in to see mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneMelanie Martin|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the |summary=In [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1War and Love: Sleuth on Skates A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Clementine Beauvais Melanie Martin|War and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade MysteriesLove: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] so he Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped in agreed to see uschat with her.
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|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sally's hoping Ever felt that she wonyou't need ve hit a stack of 'how to' books and that she'll be able to indulge herself brick wall with some excellent booksyour writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2014 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have Where do you go when you been reading? Children up move beyond classics like ''1984'' and down the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ ''Brave New World Book Day], which took place earlier this month. We love World Book Day here at Bookbag Towers. Some fantastic titles by some fantastic authors were included this year. There's Robert Muchamore, Lauren St John, David Melling. There's even a Horrible History in there. All these books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thing.?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Robert thinks that Choosing the Laura Marlin mysteries is one of the best series for tweens and younger teenstop ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. He was delighted when Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Lauren St John popped in to see us...
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|summary=Being from the other side of the Pennines, Sue's not renowned for her love of Manchester, but she was impressed by the way the city came across in [[The Baby and the Brandy by Robert Parker|The Baby and the Brandy]] the first book in a planned new series by Robert Parker. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Fletcher Moss James Donald Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With AgeThe Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=When Fletcher MossOne of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped who died in to see us he had us spellbound when he told us that his obsession with September 2018 at the age began when he was in his twentiesof 58.
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Hey! How are you? Guess what? We have exciting news to report!
 
You'll remember that we chose our [[Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013| top ten self-published books]] of last year a couple of months ago. Well, now we can share our excitement that one of them has been picked up for a traditional publishing contract. How great is that? [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is a story about the men, women and children in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying to project their voices and protect their lives. And it really is great. You can read our interview with Justin [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin Huggler|here]] and you can even win a copy of the book if you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanMelissa Leet|summary=Linda loved Sue was impressed when she read [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? Landslide by Nikki SheehanMelissa Leet|Landslide]] but by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was Robert who won the competition to ask the a debut novel. She had quite a few questionsfor Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila Sales
|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give [[This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your Life]] a sixth star. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he could chat to author Leila Sales when she popped in to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom Avery
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne Rindell
|summary=Robert was completely blown away by [[The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell|The Other Typist]] and he had quite a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in to see us.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
Everyone at Bookbag Towers wishes you the best 2014 you could possibly imagine. Health, wealth, happiness to you, and, of course, a good book or two. We wanted to offer a wee thank you for reading our ramblings every month and so we have instituted a monthly prize draw for all newsletter subscribers. If you are our first lucky winner, congratulations! You'll find an Amazon voucher winging its way to you very soon.
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About EavesdroppingA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue loved [[''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and she was fascinated when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdropping.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R CollinsDaniel Peltz|summary=Both Jill and Robert were impressed Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Love in Revolution The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by B R CollinsDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] but it . There was Robert who won the battle a lot to ask the questions chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dom ConlonChit Dubey|summary=Sue had a lovely time reading Dom Conlon's was quietly impressed when she read [[I Am A Giant (Tiny the Giant) by Dom Conlon and Nicola Anderson|I Am A Giant]] 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale Meditation by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletail: A Tall TaleChit Dubey]] and she as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was eager to chat to the author delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=We Peter thought that [[In Bloom The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Matthew CrowElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|In BloomThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a highly-enjoyable, life-affirming novel the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and with a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancer. Robert had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for author Matthew Crow when he popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainGabe Riggs|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest book, Luke thought that [[I Punk Love Lucid Foucault by Mark Lingane|I Love LucidGabe Riggs]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedywas an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. Ani wasn't There was a lot to talk about to disagree but she had a few questions for Mark when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestSandra Aragona|summary=Robert thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Skulk Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Rosie BestSandra Aragona|autobiography]] was of life as a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plotdiplomatic spouse. He There was delighted a lot that she wanted to ask about when Rosie Sandra popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[Time Trap The Cossack by Richard SmithK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] was a riproaring adventure and loved as it restored her faith in the real locations and the book's interactive websitethriller genre. She had quite a few questions when When the author , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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Hi, hello and how the devil are you?
 
Did you know that 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the [http://www.thecwa.co.uk/ Crime Writers' Association]? To celebrate, they held a poll to find the greatest crime writer, crime series and crime novel. The fantabulous [[The Grand Tour: Letters and photographs from the British Empire expedition by Agatha Christie and Mathew Prichard (editor)|Agatha Christie]] topped the ratings for greatest writer with her novel ''The Murder of Roger Ackroyd'' as the greatest novel. [[Eliminate the Impossible: An Examination of the World of Sherlock Holmes on Page and Screen by Alistair Duncan and Steve Emecz|Sherlock Holmes]] was the greatest series. No surprises then, but it shows how much Christie and Conan Doyle are a part of our national pride and discourse.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie ElmasStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was completely captivated by found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Room Beyond Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stephanie ElmasStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and there was quite a lot an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to talk about know more when Stephanie Stuart popped in to into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerWes Stuart|summary=Robert was impressed when he read 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 Gravity Between Us My Name is Sam by Kristen ZimmerWes Stuart|The Gravity Between UsMy Name is Sam]] and delighted he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when author Kristen Zimmer he popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana RandoneB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The House Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sebastiana RandoneB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was genre busting and she had quite a few questions for the author real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerAnnie Ingram|summary=Robert Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was impressed something of a relief when he read Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[The Gravity Between Us Conversations with Kammie by Kristen ZimmerAnnie Ingram|The Gravity Between Usbook]] and delighted . There was a lot to talk about when author Kristen Zimmer she popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie Berry
|summary=Robert thought that Julie Berry's exploration of the story of a voiceless girl was worth reading. He had quite a few points to raise when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard Webster
|summary=Sue thought that [[Canton Elegy: A Father's Letter of Sacrifice, Survival and Love by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee and Howard Webster]] was compelling and life-affirming reading. She had quite a few questions for co-author Howard Webster.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Angela YoungStephan Santiago|summary=Sue thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Speaking of Love Returning Home by Angela YoungStephan Santiago|Speaking of LoveReturning Home]] was one of the most compelling pictures of mental illness which and there were several points she'd read. There was quite a lot wanted to talk about discuss with author Stephan Santiago when author Angela Young he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi Albrechtsen|summary=Jill learned a great deal about Danes, about Americans and about herself when she read [[A Piece of Danish Happiness by Sharmi Albrechtsen|A Piece of Danish Happiness]]. She had quite a few things to discuss with author Sharmi Albrechtsen when she popped in to Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2013 Newsletter|summary= We wanted to talk a little bit about dyslexia this month. And in particular, about the way dyslexia affects potential readers, especially young readers. If you don't know much about this condition, you can find out more at the [http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ British Dyslexia Association] and [http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/ Dyslexia Action]. Dyslexic readers often struggle with books: they have problems with fonts, text size, background colours, vocabulary and all sorts of other things. We at Bookbag want parents to be able Move to find reading that will suit dyslexic children and so we have a dedicated category for [[:Category:Dyslexia Friendly|dyslexia friendly]] books. You'll find stories by great writers there: Anthony McGowan, Michael Morpurgo, Darren Shan, Tom Palmer, Meg Rosoff, Eoin Colfer and many more.}} Check out the full lists of [[:Category: Interviews|interviews]], [[:Category: Lists|top tens]] and [[:Category: Comments|articlesRecommended Resources]]. 
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