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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances Brody12 Books That Shaped Britain's Decade Of Reading And What You Should You Read In 2026|summary=Sue 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 long-standing fan small group of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteriesbooks has done more than simply entertain. She thought that They have shifted how people in the latest - [[A Death in UK talk about race and class, the NHS, gender bias and even the Dales by Frances Brodyclimate crisis.}}{{newfeature|A Death category=comments|title=Traveling with Books in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Dales]] - was ingeniousBookbag Lighter (Literally)|summary=For years, well researched readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books to pack and which to leave behind. Each choice felt like a darned good readsmall heartbreak, especially for those who devoured novels faster than flights could land. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag TowersThankfully, the modern traveler no longer has to choose between stories and suitcase space.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellTransforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story As educators and students adjust to our new normal of lovedigital learning, loss we have made some monumental shifts in how we share literary analysis and new beginnings which would be book reviews. Gone are the days of a great comfort simple written report, as the bar is now raised to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions create presentations that are not only interesting and aesthetically-pleasing but also allow for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in real content to see usbe delivered into attention-catching packages.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainModern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence|summary=SueIn today's always been just competitive publishing world, writing a little bit keen to avoid great book is only the limelightfirst step. To reach readers and build a loyal audience, so when Kim Staflund's latest bookauthors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]https://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/ https://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it website that help amplify visibility and had quite engagement across multiple platforms. Without a few questions to ask strong online presence, even the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersmost compelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisAriel Saramandi|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she's wallowed in In this [[Rape Portrait of the Fair Country an Island on Fire by Alexander CordellAriel Saramandi|Rape powerful collection of the Fair Countryessays]] and [[The Hosts , Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the sociopolitical fabric of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]]Mauritius, both tunneling deep into the wounds left by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted colonialism and slavery to know expose how it was all donethese legacies still shape modern life.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterTell your life story to a ghostwriter for the benefit of you and future generations of your family by Michael McKown|summary= WellIt’s not 1935 anymore, they say summer and time is 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 running out. You’ve lived through decades most of today’s generation can only read about in history books or see in our thoughtsgrainy newsreels. MPsYour life story isn’t just a dusty diary of “been there, given done that.” It’s a free voteliving, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And breathing time capsule that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] could knock the idea. We miss you, Terrysocks off kids raised on TikTok and AI.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) In an era dominated by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldn't get 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 characters out publishing industry into a new age of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about growth and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usinnovation.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoTop Ten Self Published Books 2024|summary=Rebecca was impressed This is our list of the top ten self-published books we've seen this year, in alphabetical order, by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat . It will be our last top ten list. We've become so picky about what we take on that it's unfair to usselect just ten of the books we cover.It's been great fun though!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 NewsletterSelf-Improvement Through Reading: How to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary= Hi, hello Reading provides insights and techniques for both personal and how are you? Goodprofessional development, we hopemaking it a potent tool for self-improvement. We have some summer However, the impact of reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been largely depends on choosing the right books to match your holidays yetobjectives. To simplify this process, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take consider using the Headway app – a platform that provides users with you. If you havekey insights from top research-based books through audio and text summaries, well, you can still take making it easier to incorporate learning into a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsbusy schedule. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterHow to Write a Book Report: From Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow you Need help on how to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledondo a book report? As we write, the tournament is still ongoing, so Check out our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionessesstep-by-step guide at thebookbag.co. We need uk and learn to review more books craft compelling reports that impress today! Book report writing shouldn't be a headache! It's almost like telling a friend about sport, we really doa book but with a bit of structure.}}
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneHow Serialized Stories Are Revolutionizing the Way We Read|summary=When she 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 book writing apps (e.g. [[Two Lives by Sarah Bourne|Two Liveshttps://www.chapterly.com/ Chapterly]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had a lot to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towers) 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 upbeatthriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=If you're all set to publish your novel, lifeit might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-affirming read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia 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 longer recognised him as her husbandeasy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy. it’s probably one of 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 feared fates as important things you get older, and Sue had plenty need to discuss with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towersknow about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoCrucible 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.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the simplest mathematical processes using images. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Finding More Time For Reading|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and ChaosA Bookbagger's View: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael PronkoWhat it's like to be a reviewer|essays on Tokyo lifeliterature]] . 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 she had quite it's something that you might be able to approach in a few questions number 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 the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersreading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach Sue was absolutely riveted to the Wars of the Roses which she found in [[The White Queen of MiddlehamDisaster in the Boardroom: Sprigs of Broom 1 Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Lesley J NickellGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. SheIt'd have loved to chat to Lesley, s brilliantly readable but unfortunately she died rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in 2013the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers Sue wanted to many of Ani's questionsknow more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and thought that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has brought sad newsbeen equally so. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator Once again we've been amazed by the quality of Discworld and advocate self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of right to die reform, [http://wwweleven books (maths never was our strong point.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition ) but whothis year we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in personalphabetical order, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his bodyby author.. We are all a little bit less without him.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2015 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, helloideas discussed, and how recommendations found. But though the devil are you? Reading feverishlygrowth of book review sites is promising for readers, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your children - will enjoy in the picksmark as a book reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Virtuoso Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Virginia BurgesGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The VirtuosoIndependent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. She and she had quite a few questions several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when author Virginia Burges they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was the end of the day'. While it may not be a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes great thought to bear in mind, it warts and allis still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. She had quite And, we believe that it is a few questions she wanted breath of fresh air to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towersdiscover 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 Nigel McCleaGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|category=commentslists|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we've read and proud Harvard Alumthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. His writing has appeared in We really couldn't narrow the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and Washington Posthere they are, and he has written two novelsin alphabetical order by author. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themes.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Ani Sue was quietly so impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Reverie of Brothers Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by R D Shanks|A Reverie of BrothersOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] and that she wished that she had quite a few questions good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when the author Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the most wonderful book story for you this monthbackground. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautifulIn [[Creating Value Through Technology: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, Discover the artist has spoken in an [httpTech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with Discover the BBCTech 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. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story He and Sue had a lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of 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 Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last 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 the Spirits]] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about ittouch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan Kennedy5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jill thought that [[Lucy by Alan Kennedy|Lucy]] was a vividArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, clever story from improving the efficiency of lovesimple, art, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit basic tasks to helping to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towerssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused Are you running out of inspiration for what to write a book - until she realised that she was one of do with the few people who didnkids when they can't have go out? We've come up with a book inside her - but there was still a lot baker's dozen of books to talk about when author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Hi, hello We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and how are you? November 17they're all books which compare well with traditionally-21 was Anti-Bullying week here published books in the UKsame genres. And we were We really happy to see couldn't narrow the world choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties and here they are, in with the gorgeous [[Wonder alphabetical order by R J Palacio]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first timeauthor.. We at Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekind.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[The Green Door War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Christopher BowdenMelanie Martin|The Green DoorWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had a few questions for read and was delighted when the author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Hello! How'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 some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to wait until the end of affect the month to find out which books we're enjoying. You can always follow us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of publishing industry - and the books we liked every single daywider country. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh Russell8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Peter thought Ever felt 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 you've hit a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Matthew TreeBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Sue thought that [[Snug by Matthew Tree|Snug]] was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking about our colonial history Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the author.''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hi, hello and Choosing the top ten self-published books we hope all is well with you. Summer, what read in 2018 was difficult as we had of it, is over. And it's time for the autumn re constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books release rushare. There Here's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeksour final top ten in alphabetical order by author. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]. 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 James Donald Talks To P De V HencherBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jill thought that [[The Leopard One of Dramoor by P De V Hencher]] had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense the finest storytellers you've never heard of time and place. She had a few questions for , who died in September 2018 at the author when he popped in to see usage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawMelissa Leet|summary=Jill's not easily Sue was impressed by political books but when she did enjoy read [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Landslide by Ed StrawMelissa Leet|Landslide]]by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Ed Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2014 NewsletterFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all of you. World news this month Every child 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 we do wish peace for all people in every country and 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 shoes. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see the world through someone else's eyes, right to put ourselves in someone else's place. 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. medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Abi Silver Talks To The QueenBookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Her Majesty does ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags you make a flying car that's super safe and waved a curtsy when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to Bookbag Towers.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was so convinced surprised by Kim Staflund's book just how compelling she found [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Kim StaflundDaniel Peltz|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] that she was tempted to give it a go - and she hasn't even written a book. When Kim popped in to see us she had There was a few questions lot to askchat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentslists|title=Jim's Top 15 Ten Self-Published Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Years2017|summary=We couldn't believe it when Choosing the top ten self-published books we realised that it read in 2017 was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbagone of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Time goes so quickly when youHere're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose to the challenge of selecting his s our final top fifteen booksten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Doing It 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Melvin BurgessChit Dubey]] was a funny and truthful peek into the minds as it chimed with her personal view of sex-obsessed teenage boyslife. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questionschat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2014 Newsletter|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 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, was a staggering success. Our man Jim was there and had a wonderful time. If you want to read more about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The UKKing's First Ever YA Literature ConventionPearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|his adventures]] over the weekend. Let's hope it all happens again next year!summary= Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Rebecca Mascull The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Ani Peter thought that [[The Visitors Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Rebecca MascullElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure the best book on leadership he'd ever read and a satisfying novel thathe couldn's worth every penny t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and, indeed, every moment spent in its companyMartin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainGabe Riggs|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into Luke thought that [[Jam Tomorrow Punk Love Foucault by Lorraine JenkinGabe Riggs]]was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There were quite was a few questions she wanted lot to ask Lorraine talk about when she Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Jim Dean The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionSandra Aragona|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UKSue loved Sandra Aragona's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate Priorities: Ambassadress and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Malorie BlackmanSandra Aragona|Noble Conflictautobiography]], 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, life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a staggering successlot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonK J Lawrence|summary=Sue was blown away delighted when she read [[Stalemate The Cossack by Alan HamiltonK J Lawrence|StalemateThe Cossack]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace as it restored her faith in Liverpool between the warsthriller genre. Even knowing how it ''had'' to work out she still couldn't put When the book down - and she had a lot to ask author Alan Hamilton when he , K J Lawrence, popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanStuart Burrell|summary=Jill thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Secret DinosaurMax: Giants Awake One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by N S BlackmanStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Secret DinosaurMax: Giants AwakeOne Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was a superan inspiring, feel-fun adventure and she had quite a few questions good read. She wanted to know more when author N S Blackman Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Sarah Skilton The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''Wes Stuart|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[High and Dry My Name is Sam by Sarah SkiltonWes Stuart|High and DryMy Name is Sam]] particularly because it was very different and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to her last novel. Sarah chatted chat to us about the books.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary=Hello there! We're writing this in Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the midst of World Cup fever. We donHidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it't mind s a bit of football at good story with some valuable lessons. It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish about it. If you're the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio mad.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Robert James The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchAnnie Ingram|summary=Jim went to the launch Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of 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 [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) Conversations with Kammie by Maya Van WagenenAnnie Ingram|book]]. We insisted that he tell There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us all about it.
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