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|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few 12 Books That Shaped Britain's Decade Of Her Favourite ThingsReading And What You Should You Read In 2026|summary=''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not Over the last ten years, Britain has argued about identity, public services, climate and the hard partfuture of work. The hard part One place those arguments have quietly crystallised ison 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 do you make 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 in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Bookbag Lighter (Literally)|summary=For years, readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books to pack and which to leave behind. Each choice felt like a flying car that's super safe small heartbreak, especially for those who devoured novels faster than flights could land. Thankfully, the modern traveler no longer has to choose between stories and quiet?'': Elon Musksuitcase space.}}
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel PeltzTransforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary=Sue wasn't expecting As educators and students adjust to enjoy a novel about a ''building''our new normal of digital learning, but was surprised by just we have made some monumental shifts in how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]we share literary analysis and book reviews. There was Gone are the days of a lot 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 chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped be delivered into Bookbag Towersattention-catching packages.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2017Modern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence|summary= Choosing In today's competitive publishing world, writing a great book is only the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobes we did all year first step. To reach readers and involved build a great deal of discussionloyal audience, authors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the [https://netpeak. us/services/paid-social/ Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by authorhttps://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/] website that help amplify visibility and engagement across multiple platforms.Without a strong online presence, even the most compelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit DubeyAriel Saramandi|summary=Sue was quietly impressed when she read In this [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation Portrait of an Island on Fire by Chit DubeyAriel Saramandi|powerful collection of essays]] as it chimed with her personal view , Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the sociopolitical fabric of Mauritius, tunneling deep into the wounds left by colonialism and slavery to expose how these legacies still shape modern life. She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Tell your life story to chat to usa 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 “been there, done that.” It’s a living, breathing time capsule that could knock the socks off kids raised on TikTok and AI.
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|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter MaryHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary= Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was In an era dominated by digital interactions, BookTok emerges as a groundbreaking platform for 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 true Renaissance Princessnew age of growth and innovation.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le ComteTop Ten Self Published Books 2024|summary=Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules This is our list of Leadership the top ten self-published books we've seen this year, in alphabetical order, by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book author. It will be our last top ten list. We've become so picky about what we take on leadership he'd ever read and he couldnthat it't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came s unfair to Bookbag Towers to chat to usselect 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 Gabe RiggsHow to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary=Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional Reading provides insights and visceral read that illuminates techniques for both personal and educates with professional development, making it a strong voice and clearpotent tool for self-improvement. However, capable prosethe impact of reading largely depends on choosing the right books to match your objectives. There was To simplify this process, consider using the Headway app – a lot platform that provides users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and text summaries, making it easier to talk about when Gabe popped incorporate learning into Bookbag Towers to chat to usa busy schedule.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2017 NewsletterHow to Write a Book Report: From Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary=Hi, hello Need help on how to do a book report? Check out our step-by-step guide at thebookbag.co.uk and welcome learn to Octobercraft compelling reports that impress today! Book report writing shouldn't be a headache! It's witterings from all almost like telling a friend about a book but with a bit of us here at Bookbag Towersstructure. }}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra AragonaJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised Jill enjoyed [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy Radio Free Olympia by Sandra AragonaJeffrey Dunn|autobiographyRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of life as a diplomatic spouseecology, folklore, love and loss. There She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J LawrenceFull Guide|summary=Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack 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 K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in 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 thriller genremagic of writing a fantasy novel. When You have the authorpower to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of writing. You'll learn to chat use language and imagination to usmake a rich, Sue had quite a few questions ready!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 Stuart BurrellBest Practices|summary=Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to, new words and Recollections oftheir meanings, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey but it also allows you tosee them used in context, which is essential for understanding and Recollections using them correctly. With the rise oflanguage learning apps, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiringsuch as Promova, feel-good read. She wanted many people have turned to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers technology to chat to usimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2017 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Oh man, Bookbaggers. Summer is over. Did How much do you go on holidayknow about ghostwriters? If so, we hope you had a lovely time These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and got to read a book or two. If you didn'ttraditional publishing), we bet you managed to get some reading time in anyway, didn't you? Which summer book did you enjoy with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the most? The latest figures tell us that children are [https://wwwPierce Brosnan film.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/02/young-readers-drive-book-sales driving book sales]. Sales Given the awkwardness a lot of childrenpeople feel toward ghostwriters, it's titles rose 16% last year alone. This is such great news. But it does lead us back to no surprise that drum we like to bang from time to time - the Cover Kids Books [http://www.thebookseller.com/news/gaiman-pullman-support-cover-kids-books-campaign-371596 campaign]. Why does there are a third number of the market get only 3% coverage in newspapers and magazines? It's as though childrenmisconceptions about what they do, and the authors who write for them, donso I't matter at all. Do better, British press, do betterm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes StuartConrad Delacroix|summary=Luke Sue really enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[My Name is Sam The Lensky Connection by Wes StuartConrad Delacroix|My Name is SamThe Lensky Connection]] and he , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and We're constantly amazed at the quality of the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan self-published books which come our way and Lenny Wen]]: itwe's a good story with ve seen some valuable lessonsreal gems in 2022. It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so If you're all set to publish your novel, it was something of might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a relief when Sue met author Annie Ingram-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and has shared them with us in her marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]https://blog.reedsy. There was com/guide/how-to-write-a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Stephan SantiagoMost Important Things to Know|summary=Ani was quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and there were Lolita, a several points she wanted highly controversial book, is not subject to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to Bookbag Towers to chat to usknow about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2017 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Happy August, Bookbaggers! Here's hoping you get the opportunity to make the most of summer's good weather by taking some time to read in the sunThe Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Not that we spend much time sympathising with politicians here at Bookbag Towers but oh, poor old Andrea Leadsom! Her slip of the tongue - at least we hope it was a slip of the tongue - Its current running in referring to Jane Austen as one of our greatest ''living'' authors theaters has resulted in [http://wwwreceived a rather intriguing review.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/andrea-leadsom-jane-austen-waterstones-throw-shade-a7851571.html much merriment]. ''Anyone know who Jane Austen's agent is? We'd love Keep reading to book her for an event,'' said Waterstone's. Teeheefind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tessa BuckleyHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations teachers will be able to understand and enjoyed [[Eye Spy II by Tessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]]. There were quite a few questions for Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat explain to uschildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2017 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How the devil are you? Well, we hope. The best bit If there is one thing that a lot of book news recently comes right after one people could benefit from having more of the worst news stories for the country generally. Philip Pullman in their lives, it's [[httpA Bookbagger's View://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-27/philip-pullman-set-What it's like to-name-character-in-new-book-after-grenfell-tower-victim-following-charity-campaign is set to namebe a reviewer|literature]] one . Plenty of the characters in his upcoming novel after a victim us have gone through this experience of the Grenfell Tower firesuddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. Teacher James Clements pledged £1,500 in memory There are a lot of his former pupil Nur Huda El-Wahabi, who died in the firepossible reasons for this, and hundreds of others added more cash it's something that you might be able to his bid approach in the Authors for Grenfell fundraising auction. The whole auction raised £150k. And we don't mind telling a number of ways if you want to make sure that we shed a few tears over it allyou are getting back into reading again. We hope But one of the authorities get their stuff together and show a similar generosity most important parts of spirit. We're not holding our breath on the showing so farthis is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, sadlyand that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Saqib NoorGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue laughed and cried when she read was absolutely riveted to [[Surgery on Disaster in the Shoulders of GiantsBoardroom: Letters from a doctor abroad Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroadGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]], touched . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid livelihoods could be in some of the most needy parts hands of the worldcompany boards which are dysfunctional. She had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers Sue wanted to see usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Johnny RingwoodTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Peter enjoyed [[Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of We thought that 2020 was a London Docklands man strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by Johnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] with its memories the quality of life in the East End and stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life aroundself-published books which have come our way. He had rather a lot Last year's top ten consisted of questions when Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to chat have to usmake it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2017 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= Hello you lovely Bookbaggers. It's been Book reviews are a sad and angry month since we last spokecrucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, what with terror attacks and general electionsrecommendations found. We hope all But though the growth of book review sites is well with all of you and you are all coping as best you can. But we are going to try to distract you from it all just promising for readers, a minute or two by pointing you in the direction of some great books saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to read. When all else fails, books can comfort, right? So let's have some positivity, if only on the subject of books and readingmake your mark as a book reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Isabella DavidsonGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Sue was grabbed by an enthusiastic reader of [[The Beta MumIndependent Director in Society: Adventures in Alpha Land Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Isabella DavidsonGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Beta MumIndependent Director in Society: Adventures in Alpha LandOur current crisis of governance and what to do]] as soon as and she started reading. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means had several points she wanted to be an alpha or a beta mummy discuss with the authors when she they popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lizzy MumfreyComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Sue was stunned by [[Fall Out by Lizzy Mumfrey]] Comic books and simply couldnmovies, 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, 't put evil wins at the book downend of the day'. She had While it may not be a whole list great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of questions for fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo DriscollGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue thought that [[Seven Days with You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a quick but suprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that itthere's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a lot to chat about when author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towersfree digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=May 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you, fellow Bookbaggers? We want to start out In this month strangest of years we've been delighted by mentioning not one, but two, good causes. Anna Boatman, along with 29 of her Hachette publishing colleagues have cycled 185 miles from London to Paris, in order to raise money for TWO amazing charities: the Literacy Trust and The PSP Association. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is a littleself-known disease similar to Parkinsonpublished books we's that Annave read and they's lovely Dad has been suffering re all books which compare well with for 17 yearstraditionally-published books in the same genres. We think these are great charities to support and if you do too, you can contribute towards them by donating to really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this sterling effort. Annayear's Just Giving page is [http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Anna-Boatman?newPage=True top ten consists of eleven books and here] and the Hachette team's page is [http://wwwthey are, in alphabetical order by author.justgiving.com/fundraising/Hachette-Connect-Team here]. Well done, you guys. You've more cycling courage than we have!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko About ''The Last Train''Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Sue was very so impressed by [[The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Michael Pronko|The Last TrainOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]], that she wished that she had a thriller set in Tokyogood business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David WindleAndrew Hampshire|summary=After reading Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Spudboy and Chip Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by David WindleAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Jill wants a potato superheroAndrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. There was He and Sue had a lot to talk chat about when the author popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=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 them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jill thought that [[The Grumpface Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by B C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was sweet, funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towersquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2017 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How are Are you? Well, we hope. First up this month, our great friend SF Said reminded us of an important campaign the other day, and we want to remind you in turn.#coverkidsbooks draws attention to the lack of representative coverage of children's books in newspapers and other media. You can read about it here.As this blogpost points running out, according to The Bookseller, sales of children's books overtook adult fiction inspiration for what to do with the first time in 2014, and kids when they now account for over 30% of the UK publishing market. And yet childrencan's books currently get just 3% of all book review space, despite accounting for that 30% of the market. That is an entire order of magnitude of under-representation. t go out? We couldn't agree more and we at Bookbag give equal priority to adult and childrenve come up with a baker's dozen of books. But we know that we are preaching to the converted and we wish that newspapers would make more effort to get on board. There is more to children's fiction than Harry Potter, guys. A lot moregive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern WomenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they'Confessions of Modern Womenre 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' was both fun s top ten consists of eleven books and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to boothere they are, in alphabetical order by author.. There was a lot to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn BennettMelanie Martin|summary=Sue|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's only problem with [[Granny with Benefits testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Marilyn BennettMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was that she would have loved Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to spend more time with the charactersher family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. When Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot agreed to chat aboutwith her.
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|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative FactsFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite Loobna Joomun looks at how well Brexit is likely to affect the title publishing industry - and themes hit the zeitgeistwider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2017 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Hi, hello and how are Ever felt that you all've hit a brick wall with your writing? We don't want to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don't concern us but because everyone is doing it and probably doing it much better than we could. But how could we ''not'' point out that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, as we write, back in [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/24/george-orwell-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon's bestseller list]. Alternative facts are not facts. And thank Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you, George Orwell, for warning uswriting again.
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|title=Linda Newbery Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestOld Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda NewberyWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Brave New World's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting to us about the power of protest.?
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20162018|summary= It's never an easy job picking our Choosing the top ten self -published books of any year, but 2016 we read in 2018 was particularly difficult as we've seen re constantly surprised at just how good some exceptional self-published booksare. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=One of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charles D BlanchardMelissa Leet|summary=Luke thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[Kingdom's End Landslide by Charles D BlanchardMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was an adventurous take on a political thrillerdebut novel. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into the world of us humans. Luke She had quite a few questions for the author Melissa when he she popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2017 NewsletterFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= Hello, hello, hello! And Every child has a very happy New Year to you all. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity to every one of you. The world may well be heading right to hell in a handcart but we hope it finds a new direction this year and, even if it doesn't, all our readers find at least the small pleasures that make life worth living come their way. Have you seen the film of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Calls]]? It's lovely! As lovely as the book - and we rarely say that hereabouts. The cast is super and the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If you haven't seen it yet, then you really should.medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= If fiction''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not your bag then wethe hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'ve chosen some special non-fiction books for you. As always they're in alphabetical order by author.: Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= There have been some cracking books for teens and young adults this yearSue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by There was a lot to chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= We've found some wondefful picture books this year and they#re all going Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to appeal to adults ''Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and'' childrenMeditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorShe was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten ChildrenMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Non-Fiction Books of 2016Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten of the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they are, in alphabetical order by author.Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites 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'd ever read and here he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they are in alphabetical order by authorcame to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of lateLuke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a spin strong voice and there is clear, capable prose. There was a great deal of anger about. Our hope, in this November newsletter, is lot to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness found in reading for pleasure. Reading is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds talk about that here at when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= For the most part weSue loved Sandra Aragona've avoided s lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the big names in our favourites this yearPriorities: it's good Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she wanted to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= A few years ago historical fiction Sue was a niche delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre, but now it's mainstream and we've seen some cracking books this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by 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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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= There should be something for everyoneSue found Start Burrell's tastes herebook [[Twelve Times To The Max: theyOne Man're all great fun s Journey to, and weRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man've presented them alphabetically by authors Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= We've seen a lot Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of biographies innocence and autobiographies growth with some well depicted moments of horror in 2016 [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and it hasn't been easy he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to select just ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoB C R Fegan|summary=Olivia thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Crooked Kingdom Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked KingdomB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was all that she could want from a book and more, so she had quite a few questions real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when Leigh Bardugo he popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= It's been Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a rich year for literary fiction relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are has shared them with us in alphabetical order her [[Conversations with Kammie by authorAnnie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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