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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund Again12 Books That Shaped Britain's Decade Of Reading And What You Should You Read In 2026|summary=Sue's always been just 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 little bit keen to avoid small group of books has done more than simply entertain. They have shifted how people in the limelightUK talk about race and class, so when Kim Staflund's latest bookthe NHS, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflundgender bias and even the climate crisis.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Traveling with Books in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Bookbag Lighter (Literally)|Successful Selling Tips 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 small heartbreak, especially for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she ''those who devoured'' it novels faster than flights could land. Thankfully, the modern traveler no longer has to choose between stories and had quite a few questions to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towerssuitcase space.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisTransforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary=Sue has spent As educators and students adjust to our new normal of digital learning, we have made some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addismonumental shifts in how we share literary analysis and book reviews. Most recently she's wallowed in [[Rape of Gone are the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape days of a simple written report, as the Fair Country]] bar is now raised to create presentations that are not only interesting and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt popped aesthetically-pleasing but also allow for real content to be delivered into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all doneattention-catching packages.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterModern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence|summary= WellIn today's competitive publishing world, they say summer writing a great book is only the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughtsfirst step. MPsTo reach readers and build a loyal audience, given a free voteauthors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the [httphttps://wwwnetpeak.independent.co.ukus/newsservices/ukpaid-social/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http https://wwwnetpeak.theguardian.comus/societyservices/2010/feb/02paid-social/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the ideawebsite that help amplify visibility and engagement across multiple platforms. We miss youWithout a strong online presence, Terryeven the most compelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainAriel Saramandi|summary=After she finished reading In this [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Portrait of an Island on Fire by Antony WoottenAriel Saramandi|The Grubby Feather Gangpowerful collection of essays]] Sue couldn't get , Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the characters out sociopolitical fabric of her mindMauritius, tunneling deep into the wounds left by colonialism and slavery to expose how these legacies still shape modern life. The book had given her a lot }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Tell your life story to think about and she had quite a few questions ghostwriter for author [[:Category:Antony Woottenthe benefit of you and future generations of your family by Michael McKown|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ussummary=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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary=Rebecca was impressed In an era dominated by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] digital interactions, BookTok emerges as a groundbreaking platform for book lovers. This vibrant TikTok community reshapes how readers discover new books and had quite authors gain visibility. With its powerful reach, BookTok propels the publishing industry into a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usnew age of growth and innovation.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self Published Books 2024|summary= HiThis is our list of the top ten self-published books we've seen this year, hello and how are you? Goodin alphabetical order, we hopeby author. It will be our last top ten list. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been ve become so picky about what we take on your holidays yet, hopefully therethat it's something there you'd like unfair to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in select just ten of the garden during the long eveningsbooks we cover. Either way, happy summer reading everyoneIt's been great fun though!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterSelf-Improvement Through Reading: How to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering Reading provides insights and techniques for both personal and moaningprofessional development, that ismaking it a potent tool for self-improvement. We can allow you to swelter but not However, the impact of reading largely depends on choosing the right books to moan about itmatch your objectives. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we writeTo simplify this process, consider using the tournament is still ongoingHeadway app – a platform that provides users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and text summaries, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need making it easier to review more books about sport, we really doincorporate learning into a busy schedule.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow to Write a Book Report: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneFrom Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary=When she read [[Two Lives Need help on how to do a book report? Check out our step-by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought -step guide at thebookbag.co.uk and learn to craft compelling reports that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to impress today! Book report writing shouldn't be one 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 followliterature as well. They had This brings serialized stories into focus, which overtook our reading habits with its stages, or small sequential parts of a lot to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towersnarrated 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 book writing apps (e.g. [https://www.chapterly.com/ Chapterly]) are at the forefront of this change.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John PiperWe've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deoour top ten, Rege et Patriciain alphabetical order, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue thought that Jill enjoyed [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Radio Free Olympia by Gerry BrownJeffrey Dunn|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite easiest read, but a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 NewsletterHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=HiFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, hello mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and how the devil are you?face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.
So, whatget ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's been going on in also about the book world? Well, there's been a flurry craft of laureate-related newswriting. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new ChildrenYou's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants ll learn to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure use language and he'd love imagination to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luckmake a rich, Chrisvaried story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?}}
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2015 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=Hi, hello, how goes Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it with expose you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five years? Whicheverto new words and their meanings, but it's good also allows you to get back to talking about bookssee them used in context, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-rise of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three yearslanguage learning apps, such as Promova, millions of many people around the world have connected with the story of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. Night of Infinities is However, reading remains a a UK tried-and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover true method that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them knowhas been used for centuries.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it a reliefHow much do you know about ghostwriters? Politics is also These professionals lurk in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less shadows of a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, the publishing industry (both self- and are looking for anything to read that isn't a party manifestotraditional publishing), stick with usmost members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is Given the awkwardness a genteel form lot of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said thatpeople feel toward ghostwriters, thereit's nothing wrong with no surprise that there are a choice number of format. Not everybody feels the same way misconceptions about books as objects. Perhapswhat they do, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempConrad Delacroix|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book really enjoyed [[Caring for Shirley The Lensky Connection by John KempConrad Delacroix|Caring for ShirleyThe Lensky Connection]] was , a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husbandthriller set primarily in Russia. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue She had plenty to discuss with John Kemp quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The InterviewTop 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: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoIf you's whimsicalre all set to publish your novel, poetic 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 [Beauty and Chaoshttps: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]//blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and she had quite a few questions started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersyou.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellMost Important Things to Know|summary=Ani Lolita, a highly controversial book, is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach not subject to the Wars of the Roses which she found bans in [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]American schools. She'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had Here are the answers most important things you need to many of Ani's questionsknow about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and that winter The Crucible is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld a tragedy that’s been debated and advocate of right to die reform, [http://wwwdiscussed for many years.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation Its current running in theaters has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without received a nasty bone in his bodyrather intriguing review. We are all a little bit less without himKeep reading to find out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2015 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film Singapore Mathematics is better than the book. It's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren'tunique way of presenting this science. It Parents and teachers will be interesting able to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film understand and explain to children the booksimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Rebecca thought If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[The Virtuoso by Virginia BurgesA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|The Virtuosoliterature]] was . 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 sensitive portrayal lot of a life possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in transition. She had quite a few questions when author Virginia Burges popped number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into Bookbag Towersreading 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 P J DavittGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[One Shot at Glory Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by P J Davitt|One Shot at GloryGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and alllivelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. She had quite a few questions she Sue wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Sue We thought that [[A Word Glittering with Spikes 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]] the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a longbaker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, indulgentin alphabetical order, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for by author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Leonce Gaiter is Book reviews are a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in crucial tool for the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Timesreading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, Washington Timesideas discussed, and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bitrecommendations found.ly/ZyqSuN In But though the Company growth of Educated Men] book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and make a literary thriller with socio-economicstronger impression, classI’ve got a few tips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, and racial themesI’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Ani Sue was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' an enthusiastic reader of [[A Reverie The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of Brothers governance and what to do by R D ShanksGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|A Reverie The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of Brothersgovernance and what to do]] and she had quite a few questions several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when the author they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2015 NewsletterComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=HiComic books and movies, in general, hello have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and a very happy New Yearsaving the day. May 2015 be healthyhowever, thanks to the creativity of writers, happy and fulfilling for each and every one we have a few writers of you. We comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the most wonderful book story for you this monthday'. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books While it may not be a great thought to bear in and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicatemind, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love it is still something a bit of book artfascinating to dwell on. Anf finallyAnd, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the artist has spoken in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with hero always emerges as the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this storyvictor.
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|category=commentslists|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Jim was blown away when he In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we've read [[The Last of and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of same genres. We really couldn't narrow the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the Spirits]] eleven books and he was delighted when here they are, in alphabetical order by author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jill thought that Sue was so impressed by [[Lucy The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Alan Kennedy|LucyOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] was that she wished that she had a vivid, clever story good business idea of love, art, war and missed opportunitiesher own so that she could use the book. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat Perhaps that was what she 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 Dee BlickAndrew Hampshire|summary=When Sue finished reading Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Dee BlickAndrew Hampshire|The Ultimate Guide Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to Writing your business and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused how to write a book - until she realised that she was one get the most out of the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but there was still it. He and Sue had a lot to talk chat about when author Dee Blick popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2014 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=HiIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, hello and how their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are you?aware, but kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.}}{{newfeature|category=commentsNovember 17|title=From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=The gap between sci-21 was Anti-Bullying week here fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in the UK. And we were really happy time to see the world of books get involvedhuge developments in technology. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]]For example, a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all smartphone has been around for anything that tries to inspire all people to over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekindseen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sue enjoyed [[Black Greek Coffee by Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|Black Greek Coffee]]Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, a series of short stories which look at from improving the darker side efficiency of Greek domestic life and had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towerssimple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jill thought that [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable read. Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? She had We've come up with a few questions for author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towersbaker's dozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Hello! HowWe's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for ve seen some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience cracking self-published books this monthyear and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. However, you don We really couldn't have to wait until narrow the end choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the month to find out which eleven books we're enjoyingand here they are, in alphabetical order by author. You can always follow us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of the books we liked every single day. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Leigh RussellBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) by Leigh Russell|Race to Death]] and he had quite Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towersthings you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeMelanie Martin|summary=Sue thought that |summary=In [[Snug War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Matthew TreeMelanie Martin|SnugWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layershighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. It left her Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about our colonial history what she had read and was delighted when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the authoragreed to chat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And it's time for the autumn books release rush. There's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over likely to affect the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson publishing industry - and Ali Smith all have new books to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]wider country. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Ed StrawBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=JillWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government by Ed Straw]]. She had quite a few questions for Ed when he popped into Bookbag Towers.''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasn't it? Sometimes, it makes you feel utterly hopeless. We don't have any answers here at Bookbag but Choosing the top ten self-published books we do wish peace for all people read in every country and 2018 was difficult as we hope that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words of the proverb, to walk a mile in another man's shoesre constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see the world through someone else Here's eyes, to put ourselves our final top ten in someone else's placealphabetical order by author. They can be distractions but they can also be tools of comings-together. And it's in that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletter.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundMelissa Leet|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book impressed when she read [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! Landslide by Kim StaflundMelissa Leet|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!Landslide]] that she by Melissa Leet and was tempted surprised to give find that it was a go - and she hasn't even written a bookdebut novel. When Kim popped in to see us she She had quite a few questions to askfor Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=JimFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Yearsvulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=We couldn't believe it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbag. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was Every child has a tough job but Jim rose right to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen books.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Jill thought ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that [[Doing It by Melvin Burgess]] was 's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a funny flying car that's super safe and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls arenquiet?''t left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.: Elon Musk
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary=Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UKSue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building''s first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated but was surprised by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including just how compelling she found [[Noble Conflict The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Malorie BlackmanDaniel Peltz|Noble ConflictThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering success. Our man Jim There was there and had a wonderful time. If you want lot to read more chat about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekendTowers. Let's hope it all happens again next year!
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|category=commentslists|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was a beautifully crafted mesh one of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a satisfying novel thatgreat deal of discussion. Here's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent our final top ten in its companyalphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainChit Dubey|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into was quietly impressed when she read [[Jam Tomorrow 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Lorraine JenkinChit Dubey]]as it chimed with her personal view of life. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine She was delighted when she Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=Jim Dean Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The UKKing's First Ever YA Literature ConventionPearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a staggering success.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Sue was blown away when she read Peter thought that [[Stalemate The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Alan HamiltonElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|StalemateThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]], a reworking of was the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it best book on leadership he''had'' to work out she still d ever read and he couldn't put the book down - resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=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 she had clear, capable prose. There was a lot to ask author Alan Hamilton talk about when he Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanSandra Aragona|summary=Jill thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Secret DinosaurSorting the Priorities: Giants Awake Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by N S BlackmanSandra Aragona|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awakeautobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a super-fun adventure and lot that she had quite a few questions wanted to ask about when author N S Blackman Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Sarah Skilton The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''K J Lawrence|summary=Jim Sue was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's delighted when she read [[High and Dry The Cossack by Sarah SkiltonK J Lawrence|High and DryThe Cossack]] particularly because as it was very different to restored her last novelfaith in the thriller genre. Sarah chatted When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about the books., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary=Hello there! WeSue found Start Burrell're writing this in the midst s book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of , Setting Twelve Verified World Cup fever. We donRecords by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man't mind a bit s Journey to, and Recollections of football at , Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish about it. If you're the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio madto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Robert James The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchWes Stuart|summary=Jim went to Luke enjoyed the launch combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) My Name is Sam by Maya Van WagenenWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]]. We insisted that and he tell had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us all about it.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellB C R Fegan|summary=Sue was impressed by giggled like a child when she read [[Vortex Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Matt CarrellB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] and the opportunity : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a real pleasure to chat to ask the author a few questions writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to miss.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott Beaven's coming Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of age a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Riccarton Junction: 1 Conversations with Kammie by W Scott BeavenAnnie Ingram|crime storybook]] about the temptations and troubles facing young people. She had quite There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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