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|category=listscomments|title=A BakerThe 12 Books That Shaped Britain's Dozen 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 to Keep in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go OutBookbag Lighter (Literally)|summary= Are you running out of inspiration 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 what to do with those who devoured novels faster than flights could land. Thankfully, the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books modern traveler no longer has to give you some brilliant ideaschoose between stories and suitcase space.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2019Transforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary= We've seen As educators and students adjust to our new normal of digital learning, we have made some cracking self-published books this year monumental shifts in how we share literary analysis and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genresbook reviews. We really couldn't narrow Gone are the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists days of eleven books a simple written report, as the bar is now raised to create presentations that are not only interesting and here they are, in alphabetical order by author..aesthetically-pleasing but also allow for real content to be delivered into attention-catching packages.
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|title=Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Modern Tactics to Boost Your Book Review's Online Presence|summary=Writing In today's competitive publishing world, writing a great book review isn't difficultis only the first step. To reach readers and build a loyal audience, you knowauthors must embrace modern marketing strategies, but there are a few things you need to keep including tools like on the [https://netpeak.us in mind/services/paid-social/ https://netpeak. Desiree Villena gives us five tips/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 Melanie MartinAriel Saramandi|summary=|summary=In this [[War and Love: A family's testament Portrait of an Island on Fire by Ariel Saramandi|powerful collection of essays]], Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the sociopolitical fabric of anguishMauritius, endurance tunneling deep into the wounds left by colonialism and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martinslavery to expose how these legacies still shape modern life.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|War title=Tell your life story to a ghostwriter for the benefit of you and Love: A future generations of your family's testament of anguishby Michael McKown|summary=It’s not 1935 anymore, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family time is running out. You’ve lived through decades most of today’s generation can only read about in occupied Amsterdam history books or see in WWIIgrainy newsreels. It's Your life story isn’t just a highly compelling if occasionally shocking readdusty diary of “been there, done that. Days after she finished ” It’s a living, breathing time capsule that could knock the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read socks off kids raised on TikTok and was delighted when the author agreed to chat with herAI.
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|title=Framing How BookTok is changing the Brexit narrative: immigrationpublishing landscape|summary=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, myths BookTok propels the publishing industry into a new age of growth and public perceptioninnovation.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self Published Books 2024|summary=Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit This is likely to affect our list of the publishing industry top ten self- and published books we've seen this year, 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 wider countrybooks we cover.It's been great fun though!
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|title=8 ways Self-Improvement Through Reading: How to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica JarlviChoose Books for Personal Growth|summary=Ever felt Reading provides insights and techniques for both personal and professional development, making it a potent tool for self-improvement. 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 platform that you've hit provides users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and text summaries, making it easier to incorporate learning into a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing againbusy schedule.
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|title=Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian FictionHow to Write a Book Report: From Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary=Where Need help on how to do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984a 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 overtook our reading habits with its stages, or small sequential parts of a narrated story. In this sense, 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 ''Brave New World''?book writing apps (e.g. [https://www.chapterly.com/ Chapterly]) are at the forefront of this change.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20182023|summary= Choosing the top ten We've seen some really good self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as wethis year: they're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books areup there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's our final top ten , in alphabetical order , by author...
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=James Donald The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman BreyfogleJeffrey Dunn|summary=One Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the finest storytellers you've never heard ofeasiest read, who died in September 2018 at the age of 58but a rewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa LeetFull Guide|summary=Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] 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 Melissa Leet people of all ages and was surprised backgrounds. It allows us to find that it was explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a debut fantasy novel. She had quite You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of writing. You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towersrich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|title=Faiz Kermani talks How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=Reading is one of the most effective ways to Bookbag about how a blue frog improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is helping Malawi's vulnerable children essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to live safeimprove their vocabulary. However, healthy reading remains a tried-and happy lives|summary=Every child -true method that has a right to medical carebeen used for centuries.
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|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About A Few Of Her Favourite ThingsGhostwriters|summary=''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the hard partPierce Brosnan film. The hard part isGiven the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, how do you make a flying car thatit's super safe and quiet?no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'': Elon Muskm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel PeltzConrad Delacroix|summary=Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found really enjoyed [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria Lensky Connection by Daniel PeltzConrad Delacroix|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa MariaLensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in Russia. There was She had quite a lot to chat about few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when author Daniel Peltz he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20172022|summary= Choosing We're constantly amazed at the quality of the top ten self-published books which come our way and we read 've seen some real gems in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion2022. Here's our final top ten they are, in alphabetical order , by author:}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to know about it.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review.Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit DubeyHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of lifepresenting this science. She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers Parents and teachers will be able to chat understand and explain to uschildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The KingFinding More Time For Reading|summary=If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's PearlView: Henry VIII and his Daughter MaryWhat it's like to be a reviewer|summary= Melita Thomas tell literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that Mary was you might be able to approach in a true Renaissance Princessnumber of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox Gerry Brown and Martin le ComteRandall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Peter thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Elizabeth Fox Gerry Brown and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of LeadershipRandall S Peterson]] was the best book on leadership he. It'd ever read and he couldns brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox s lives and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe RiggsTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Luke We thought that [[Punk Love Foucault 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by Gabe Riggs]] the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a our strong voice and clear, capable prosepoint... There was a lot ) but this year we're going to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers have to chat 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=October 2017 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 welcome 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 October's witterings from all of us here at Bookbag Towersmake your mark as a book reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra AragonaGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised was an enthusiastic reader of [[Sorting the PrioritiesThe Independent Director in Society: Ambassadress Our current crisis of governance and Beagle Survive Diplomacy what to do by Sandra AragonaGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|autobiographyThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that and she had several points she wanted to ask about discuss with the authors when Sandra they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J LawrenceComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the thriller genreday. When however, thanks to the authorcreativity of writers, K J Lawrencewe have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, popped into Bookbag Towers 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to chat bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to usdwell on. And, Sue had quite we believe that it is a few questions ready!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 Stuart BurrellGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue found Start BurrellGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's book [a free digital [Twelve Times To The Maxhttps: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections //www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's 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 usthis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Oh man, Bookbaggers. Summer is over. Did you go on holiday? If so, In this strangest of years we hope you had a lovely time and got to read a book or two. If you didn't, ve been delighted by the self-published books we bet you managed to get some reading time in anyway, didn't you? Which summer book did you enjoy the most? The latest figures tell us that children are [https://www.theguardian.com/ve read and they're all books/2017/sep/02/youngwhich compare well with traditionally-readers-drive-book-sales driving book sales]published books in the same genres. Sales of childrenWe really couldn's titles rose 16% last year alone. This is such great news. But it does lead us back to that drum we like to bang from time to time - t narrow the Cover Kids Books [http://www.thebookseller.com/news/gaimanchoice down any further -pullman-support-cover-kids-books-campaign-371596 campaign]. Why does a third of the market get only 3% coverage in newspapers and magazines? Itso this year's as though children, top ten consists of eleven books and the authors who write for themhere they are, don't matter at allin alphabetical order by author.. Do better, British press, do better.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes StuartOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in Sue was so impressed by [[My Name is Sam The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Wes Stuart|My Name is SamOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] and he that she wished that she had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganAndrew Hampshire|summary=Sue giggled like a child when she read Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Henry and Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Hidden Treasure Tech that Can Transform Your Business by B C R Fegan and Lenny WenAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]]: Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was He and Sue had a real pleasure lot to chat to writer B C R Fegan about when he popped dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie IngramStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met authorIn every generation, Annie Ingramthere are kids who become bullies. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and has shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]their classmates. There was a lot They seem to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers believe that other kids look up to chat them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to usproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Stephan SantiagoHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Ani was quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] The gap between sci-fi and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to chat go that far back in time to ussee 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=newsletterscomments|title=August 2017 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Happy August, Bookbaggers! Here's hoping you get the opportunity to make Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most of summer's good weather by taking some time to read important technologies in the sunhuman history. Not that we spend much time sympathising It comes with politicians here at Bookbag Towers but ohso many benefits, poor old Andrea Leadsom! Her slip of from improving the tongue - at least we hope it was a slip efficiency of the tongue - in referring simple, basic tasks to Jane Austen as one of our greatest ''living'' authors has resulted in [http://www.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 helping to book her for an event,'' said Waterstone's. Teeheesolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tessa BuckleyA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=JillAre you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We's really taken by author Tessa Buckleyve come up with a baker's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations 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 dozen of books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How the devil are you? Well, we hope. The best bit of book news recently comes right after one of the worst news stories for the country generally. Philip Pullman [http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017We've seen some cracking self-06-27/philip-pullman-set-to-name-character-in-new-book-after-grenfell-tower-victim-following-charity-campaign is set to name] one of the characters in his upcoming novel after a victim of the Grenfell Tower fire. Teacher James Clements pledged £1,500 in memory of his former pupil Nur Huda El-Wahabi, who died in the fire, published books this year and hundreds of others added more cash to his bid in the Authors for Grenfell fundraising auction. The whole auction raised £150k. And we donthey't mind telling you that we shed a few tears over it re all. We hope books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the authorities get their stuff together and show a similar generosity of spiritsame genres. Wereally couldn're not holding our breath on t narrow the showing choice down any further - so farthis year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, sadlyin alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Saqib NoorBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from Writing a doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]]book review isn't difficult, you know, touched and humbled by but there are a man who has provided medical aid few things you need to keep us in some of the neediest parts of the worldmind. She had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to see Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Johnny RingwoodMelanie Martin|summary=Peter enjoyed |summary=In [[Cargoes & CapersWar and Love: The life A family's testament of anguish, endurance and times of a London Docklands man devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Johnny RingwoodMelanie Martin|Cargoes & CapersWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] with its memories of life 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 East End book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and stories how was delighted when the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had rather a lot of questions when Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2017 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Hello, you lovely Bookbaggers. It's been a sad and angry month since we last spoke, what with terror attacks and general elections. We hope all Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is well with all of you and you are all coping as best you can. But we are going likely to try to distract you from it all just for a minute or two by pointing you in affect the direction of some great books to read. When all else fails, books can comfort, right? So let's have some positivity, if only on the subject of books and reading. So here's some exciting news! We have a title, a character publishing industry - and an [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/may/26/before-his-dark-materials-how-lyras-story-began-exclusive-extract extract] for the first volume in Philip Pullman's new trilogy, out in October. ''La Belle Sauvage'' is the canoe owned by Malcolm Polstead. His daemon is Asta. And you can read an interview about it with Philip Pullman [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rE45VHtSzw here]. As you can imagine, we at Bookbag Towers are beyond excited. Roll on October! And while we're on the topic of young readers, here's some more good news. [http://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/record-number-teenagers-say-they-enjoy-reading Record numbers] of children say they enjoy reading. A survey by the Literacy Trust has found that more than half of children and young people say that they read for pleasurewider country. Isn't that great?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo DriscollTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Sue thought that [[Seven Days with You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively difficult as we're constantly surprised at young love and terminal illness and that itjust how good some self-published books are. Here's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a lot to chat about when our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2017 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Hi, hello and how One of the devil are finest storytellers you, fellow Bookbaggers? We want to start out this month by mentioning not one, but two, good causes. Anna Boatman, along with 29 've never heard of her Hachette publishing colleagues have cycled 185 miles from London to Paris, who died in order to raise money for TWO amazing charities: September 2018 at the Literacy Trust and The PSP Association. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is a little-known disease similar to Parkinson's that Anna's lovely Dad has been suffering with for 17 years. We think these are great charities to support and if you do too, you can contribute towards them by donating to this sterling effort. Anna's Just Giving page is [http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Anna-Boatman?newPage=True here] and the Hachette team's page is [http://wwwage of 58.justgiving.com/fundraising/Hachette-Connect-Team here]. Well done, you guys. You've more cycling courage than we have!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David WindleAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=After reading [[Spudboy and Chip by David Windle]] Jill wants ''We could definitely make a potato superheroflying car – but that's not the hard part. There was The hard part is, how do you make a lot to talk about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganDaniel Peltz|summary=Jill thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Grumpface Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by B C R Fegan and Daniela FrongiaDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] . There was sweet, funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for lot to chat about when author Bryce Fegan when he Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V BurkeyElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Sean was impressed when he read Peter thought that [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Tormod V BurkeyElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]]. There was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a lot few questions when they came to chat about when author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn BennettGabe Riggs|summary=Sue's only problem with Luke thought that [[Granny with Benefits Punk Love Foucault by Marilyn BennettGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that she would have loved to spend more time illuminates and educates with the charactersa strong voice and clear, capable prose. When the author There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to chat aboutto us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Keren David Talks To The Interview: Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefactsSandra Aragona|summary=It wasnSue loved Sandra Aragona't until someone on Twitter tagged her book s lightly-fictionalised [[The Liar's Handbook Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Keren DavidSandra Aragona|The Liar's Handbookautobiography]] with #alternativefacts of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that Karen David realised quite how well the title and themes hit the zeitgeistshe wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2017 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all? 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 Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as 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 restored her faith in [http://wwwthe thriller genre.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 you When the author, George OrwellK J Lawrence, for warning popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. , Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Linda Newbery Talks To The Interview: Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestStuart Burrell|summary=We were very impressed by Linda NewberySue found Start Burrell's book [[Until We Win Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Linda NewberyStuart Burrell|Until We WinTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] a dramatized example of Suffragist ideasan inspiring, feel-good read. She's been chatting wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about the power of protest.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= It's never an easy job picking our top ten selfLuke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-published books written science fiction which blends themes of any year, but 2016 was particularly difficult as we've seen innocence and growth with some exceptional bookswell 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 Charles D BlanchardB C R Fegan|summary=Luke thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Kingdom's End Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Charles D BlanchardB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was an adventurous take on : it's a political thrillergood story with some valuable lessons. It features rats but offers some fascinating insights into the world of us humans. Luke had quite was a few questions for the author real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2017 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= HelloVery few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, hello, hello! And a very happy New Year to you allAnnie Ingram. May 2017 bring joy She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and prosperity to every one of you. The world may well be heading to hell has shared them with us 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 her [[A Monster Calls Conversations with Kammie by Patrick NessAnnie Ingram|A Monster Callsbook]]? It's lovely! As lovely as the book - and we rarely say that hereabouts. The cast is superb and the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If you haven't seen it yet, then you really should There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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