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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten WomenThe 12 Books That Shaped Britain's Fiction Decade Of Reading And What You Should You Read In 2026|summary=Over the last ten years, Britain has argued about identity, public services, climate and the future of work. One place those arguments have quietly crystallised is on the page. From Booker winning fiction to essay collections passed hand to hand, a small group of books has done more than simply entertain. They have shifted how people in the UK talk about race and class, the NHS, gender bias and even the climate crisis.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Traveling with Books of 2016in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Bookbag Lighter (Literally)|summary= There should be something For years, readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books to pack and which to leave behind. Each choice felt like a small heartbreak, especially for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun those who devoured novels faster than flights could land. Thankfully, the modern traveler no longer has to choose between stories and suitcase space.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Transforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary=As educators and students adjust to our new normal of digital learning, we have made some monumental shifts in how we've presented them alphabetically by authorshare literary analysis and book reviews. Gone are the days of a simple written report, as the bar is now raised to create presentations that are not only interesting and aesthetically-pleasing but also allow for real content to be delivered into attention-catching packages.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Modern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence|summary= WeIn today've seen s competitive publishing world, writing a lot of biographies great book is only the first step. To reach readers and autobiographies in 2016 build a loyal audience, authors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the [https://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/ https://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/] website that help amplify visibility and it hasn't been easy to select just ten as our favouritesengagement across multiple platforms. Without a strong online presence, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authoreven the most compelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoAriel Saramandi|summary=Olivia thought that In this [[Crooked Kingdom Portrait of an Island on Fire by Leigh BardugoAriel Saramandi|Crooked Kingdompowerful collection of essays]] was all that she could want from a book and more, so she had quite a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped in Saramandi seeks to Bookbag Towers to chat intradermally dissect the sociopolitical fabric of Mauritius, tunneling deep into the wounds left by colonialism and slavery to usexpose how these legacies still shape modern life.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books Tell your life story to a ghostwriter for the benefit of you and future generations of your family by Michael McKown|summary=It’s not 1935 anymore, and time is running out. You’ve lived through decades most of today’s generation can only read about in history books or see in grainy newsreels. Your life story isn’t just a dusty diary of 2016“been there, done that.” It’s a living, breathing time capsule that could knock the socks off kids raised on TikTok and AI.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=How BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary= It's been In an era dominated by digital interactions, BookTok emerges as a rich year groundbreaking platform for literary fiction book lovers. This vibrant TikTok community reshapes how readers discover new books and authors gain visibility. With its powerful reach, BookTok propels the publishing industry into a new age of growth and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order by authorinnovation.
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|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016Self Published Books 2024|summary= WeThis is our list of the top ten self-published books we've got some old favourites and some new names in seen this year's selection of our favourites. Here they are - , in alphabetical order , by author. It will be our last top ten list. We've become so picky about what we take on that it's unfair to select just ten of the books we cover. It's been great fun though!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewSelf-Improvement Through Reading: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerHow to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary=Ani thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was Reading provides insights and techniques for both personaland professional development, inspiring & insightfulmaking it a potent tool for self-improvement. She had quite However, the impact of reading largely depends on choosing the right books to match your objectives. To simplify this process, consider using the Headway app – a few points platform that provides users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and text summaries, making it easier to discuss when Steven Burgauer popped incorporate learning into Bookbag Towers to chat to usa busy schedule.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow to Write a Book Report: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonFrom Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her Need help on how to have do a wardrobe which works book report? Check out our step-by-step guide at thebookbag.co.uk and learn to craft compelling reports that impress today! Book report writing shouldn't be a headache! It's almost like telling a friend about a book but with a bit of structure.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=How Serialized Stories Are Revolutionizing the Way We Read|summary=With technology gradually encroaching on every area of our lives, the change extends to literature as well. This brings serialized stories into focus, which she lovesovertook our reading habits with its stages, or small sequential parts of a narrated story. When NumbaIn this sense, author this new approach is doing more than just changing how we read but also how authors will write, publishers, promote, and readers experience these works. The rise of digital platforms and book writing apps (e.g. [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Projecthttps://www.chapterly.com/ Chapterly]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots ) are at the forefront of questions she wanted to askthis change.
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|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Top Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Seven great reads for We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the autumn - and webest of traditional publishing. Here've read them all!s our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneJeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill loved enjoyed [[The Darziods' Stone Radio Free Olympia by Richard SmithJeffrey Dunn|The Darziods' StoneRadio Free Olympia]] - , a fast-paced teen adventure - story blending prose and had quite poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks How To Gloria D Gonsalves About LamelliaWrite a Fantasy Novel: The Kingdom of MushroomsFull Guide|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom Fantasy has always been our way out of Mushrooms 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 Gloria D Gonsalves]] people of all ages and said that she'd be glad backgrounds. It allows us to read it to any child. She explore new worlds and the author had lots to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towersface unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2016 Newsletter|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are But what if you enjoying some autumnal colourscould do more than just visit these magical lands? Kicking through some leavesWhat if you could create your own? Splashing in This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy!power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaBest Practices|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] not least because he liked Reading is one of the characters he felt he could invest most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used incontext, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. He had quite However, reading remains a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towerstried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About First Discovering Jane AustenGhostwriters|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of Pride the publishing industry (both self- and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of Pride and Prejudice]] and people feel toward ghostwriters, it was fascinating to listen to author Natasha Farrant tell us 's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about how she first came what they do, so I'm hoping to dicover Jane Austenclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonConrad Delacroix|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read Sue really enjoyed [[Taking in Water The Lensky Connection by Pamela JohnsonConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnson's writing style put her a thriller set primarily in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate AtkinsonRussia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= Hi, hello and how are If you 're allset to publish your novel, dear readers? Here's some cool news it might be time to start us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. [httphttps://wwwblog.scoopthemagreedsy.co.ukcom/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ Scoopget yourself a literary agent] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activities. It will feature some of Since you're essentially picking the very best creators of literary and visual content person responsible for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer presenting and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled marketing your book to receive their very own magazine in the postworld, addressed only to themthis is no easy task. We When you''love'' the sound of Scoopve sent your [https://blog.reedsy. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, com/guide/how-to which she enthusiastically subscribed as -write-a child. If -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you have a child who loves to read, choose the right person for you should look it out.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithMost Important Things to Know|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Words of Power: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of Power]]Lolita, the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithhighly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. She had plenty of questions for Here are the author when he popped in most important things you need to see usknow about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Jill thought that [[Gliding With Black Swans by S B Charles]] was a roller coaster of The Crucible is a thriller tragedy that’s been debated and she couldn't wait to chat to author S B Charles when he popped discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to chat to usfind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary= Well, hello If thereis one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, readers. We hope youit's [[A Bookbagger're well. And we hope yous View:What it're getting back s like to reading now be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements we are done and dustednot reading as much as we used to. We have some great books There are a lot of possible reasons for you to consider this month. So read on... How many books do you think , and it's something that you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some able to approach in a number of ways if you said a thousand, right? But what if want to make sure that you said 2are getting back into reading again.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just But one of the most important parts of this is probably that]. She has met authors, been given booksyou are able to find enough time for reading, and now is about to that can be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''harder than you might initially think. We like the cut of your jib, Faith. Keep reading!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by BrexitGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. We hope you are not It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in despair at the apparent collapse hands of our political system. Of course you may be one or bothcompany boards which are dysfunctional. If so, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country Sue wanted to know more. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= LetWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we's get ve been amazed by the snark out quality of the self-published books which have come our way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all the books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various childrenLast year's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/top ten consisted of eleven books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [https://www(maths never was our strong point.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children) but this year we're going to have to make it a baker's section. He wondozen as we really couldn't find much to bore him split them apart. Here they are, in therealphabetical order, by author. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly man.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= HiBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, hello and how recommendations found. But though the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking growth of book review sites is promising for ideasreaders, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past saturated market also means that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us knowit’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jill thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Cold Calling The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Russell MardellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Cold CallingThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very human. She she had quite a few questions for author Russell Mardell several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when he they popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never 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 end of the day'. While it may not be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againa great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. She had quite And, we believe that it is a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersbreath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue absolutely refused Gerry Brown is so keen to be separated from see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Inside https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersthis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, In this strangest of years we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned ve been delighted by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that self-published books we've read and they thought developed their child’s empathy the most 're all books which compare well with traditionally- and reading was published books in the runaway winnersame genres. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all couldn't narrow the choice down any further - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone elseso this year's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one top ten consists of the shortlisted eleven books and here they are, in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards alphabetical order by author.. This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiative.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Author Quentin Bates Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur series.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonAndrew Hampshire|summary=Ani was impressed by Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the world building in background. In [[LilithCreating Value Through Technology: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by C E RobinsonAndrew Hampshire|LilithCreating Value Through Technology: Eden's Planetary PrincessDiscover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and knew that there was an exciting series how to comeget the most out of it. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] lot to chat about when he popped dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Jill thought In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused other kids look up to them and had twists to suit every thriller fanrespect them. She was impressed by That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot experience to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Hi, hello The gap between sci-fi and a very happy February reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to all our readers. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and go that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward far back in time to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring bookssee huge developments in technology. David Bowie died. And For example, the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And sosmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in memory of one our great cultural iconstoday’s society, we perused this list you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, tootouch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted simple, basic tasks to be able helping to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo solve advanced problems 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 to usquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or Are you running out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions inspiration for what to do with the authors kids when they popped into Bookbag Towerscan't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season 've seen some cracking self-published books this year and if you were affected by they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the awful floodschoice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishesin alphabetical order by author.. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten SelfDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Published Books 2015Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= WeWriting a book review isn've seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten bookst difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in mind. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Braver Than BritainWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, Occasionally endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches BritainMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's top ten fears and faces them all over the course testament of a year was funny anguish, endurance and silly and, yes, bravedevotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a joyous little highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSSue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and the wider country.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=We know Ever felt that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you'll find something for everyone herewriting again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Dr Kris J SimeBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jill thought that [[DragonWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like 's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was 1984''and 'FUN'Brave New World' and that's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towers.?
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to mention find that it to you, but Christmas is around the cornerwas a debut novel. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking She had quite a few questions for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you outMelissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= We've tried Every child has a right to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= ''We had could definitely make a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015flying car – but that's not the hard part. The hard part is, not least because it got us into how do you make a lot of 'flying car that'do you remember...s super safe and quiet?'' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.: Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary=WeSue wasn've noticed t expecting to enjoy a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples in 2015. In making our selection wenovel about a ''building''ve avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. There was a lot to chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and 2015 Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was no exceptiondelighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by author
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 2015Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= We seem to be celebrating Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a lot of anniversaries - 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 a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by author.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= We stayed up late Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - d ever read and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasnhe couldn't an easy job. But - we finally managed to pick just ten resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and here Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they are in alpabetical order by authorcame to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We really struggled Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a lot to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeSandra Aragona|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his fatherloved Sandra Aragona's war, lightly-fictionalised [[Prunes for Breakfast Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by John SearanckeSandra Aragona|Prunes for Breakfastautobiography]] and of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she had quite a few questions for John wanted to ask about when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderK J Lawrence|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was delighted when she read [[Celeste Three is Missing The Cossack by Chris CalderK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] and thought as it was a good, slow burning escapist restored her faith in the thrillergenre. She When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions for the author when he popped in to see us.ready!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= Hi, helloSue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and how the devil are you? GoodRecollections of, we hope! Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [httpMax://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. HeOne Man's the first Jamaican Journey to win , and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History Recollections of Seven Killings by Marlon James, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, calling it ''multifeel-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you haven't good 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 fabulous She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Man Booker Prize 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news Luke enjoyed the combination of the winner compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of the 2015 Man Booker Prize innocence and we have growth with some exciting books on the shortlistwell depicted moments of horror in [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthB C R Fegan|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The Glass Girl Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sandy HogarthB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few questions for the author real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteriesmet author, Annie Ingram. She thought that the latest - has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[A Death in the Dales Conversations with Kammie by Frances BrodyAnnie Ingram|A Death in the Dalesbook]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good read. There were quite was a few questions lot to talk about when Frances she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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