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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Hi there! Spring The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also time to see huge developments in the airtechnology. There's a general election campaign onFor example, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief the smartphone has been around for manyover 10 years now, we fear. If but if you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with us. We don’t have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other newsone in today’s society, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objectstouch. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John Kemp5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book [[Caring for Shirley by John Kemp|Caring for Shirley]] 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 husband. it’s probably Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most feared fates as you get olderimportant technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, and Sue had plenty from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to discuss with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towershelping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels Are you running out of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]] and she had quite a few questions inspiration for what to do with the author kids when he popped into Bookbag Towersthey can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses they're all books which she found compare well with traditionally-published books in [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]the same genres. SheWe really couldn'd have loved to chat to Lesleyt narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, but unfortunately she died in 2013alphabetical order by author.. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questions.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld and advocate of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sirDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-terryYet-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation 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 a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 NewsletterFair Book Review|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 is better than the Writing a book. It's a polarising volume, review isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp difficult, you know, but there are many who aren'ta few things you need to keep us in mind. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of Desiree Villena gives us ''ever'' prefer the film to the bookfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesMelanie Martin|summary=Rebecca thought that |summary=In [[The Virtuoso War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Virginia BurgesMelanie Martin|The VirtuosoWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was a sensitive portrayal of Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a life in transitionhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions read and was delighted when the author Virginia Burges popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To P J Davittimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot Loobna Joomun looks at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towersthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McClea8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue thought Ever felt that [[A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering you've hit a brick wall with Spikes]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towersyour writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% The Old Guard of all Dystopian Fiction Readers|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. 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.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D Shanks|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[A Reverie of Brothers by R D Shanks|A Reverie of Brothers]] and she had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.'Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We have Choosing the most wonderful book story for you this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old top ten self-published books we read in and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, the artist has spoken in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ukjust how good some self-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]published books are. She still doesn Here't say who she is, though! We love this story.}}{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji |summary=Sue was moved when she read [[God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness s our final top ten in alphabetical order by Femi Bolaji|God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] and there were was quite a bit to chat about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=Chris Priestley James Donald Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsDeath Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last One of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last finest storytellers you've never heard of , who died in September 2018 at the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last age of the Spirits]] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan Kennedy|summary=Jill thought that [[Lucy by Alan Kennedy|Lucy]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towers58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickMelissa Leet|summary=When Sue finished reading was impressed when she read [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Landslide by Dee BlickMelissa Leet|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetLandslide]] she by Melissa Leet and was enthused surprised to write a book - until she realised find that she it was one of the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but there was still debut novel. She had quite a lot to talk about few questions for Melissa when author Dee Blick she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 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=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world of books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]], a book about Every child has a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. 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 right to #choosekind.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue enjoyed [[Black Greek Coffee by Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|Black Greek Coffee]]''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life flying car that's super safe and had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towers.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenDaniel 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 Green Door Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Christopher BowdenDaniel Peltz|The Green DoorIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable read. She had There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Christopher Bowden when he Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff about that Choosing the top ten self-published books we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some read in 2017 was one of our recommendations for the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a fabulous reading experience this monthgreat deal of discussion. However, you don Here't have to wait until the end of the month to find out which books we're enjoyings our final top ten 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellChit Dubey|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Race 21 Doors to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Leigh Russell|Race to DeathChit Dubey]] and he had quite a few questions for Leigh as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was delighted when she Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Hi, hello Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of it, is over. And itLeadership]] was the best book on leadership he's time for the autumn books release rush. Thered ever read and he couldn's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books questions when they came to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]Towers to chat to us. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherGabe Riggs|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[The Leopard of Dramoor Punk Love Foucault by P De V HencherGabe Riggs]] had was an intricate intense, emotional and interesting plot visceral read that illuminates and educates with a vivid sense of time strong voice and placeclear, capable prose. She had There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawSandra Aragona|summary=JillSue loved Sandra Aragona's not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy lightly-fictionalised [[Stand Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Ed StrawSandra Aragona|autobiography]]of life as a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for Ed lot that she wanted to ask about when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2014 Newsletter|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 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, 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenK J Lawrence|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags and waved a curtsy Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflundfound Start Burrell's book [[How Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to Publish a Bestselling Book ... , and Sell It Worldwide Based on ValueRecollections of, Not Price! Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Kim StaflundStuart Burrell|How Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to Publish a Bestselling Book ... , and Sell It Worldwide Based on ValueRecollections of, Not Price!Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] that she was tempted to give it a go an inspiring, feel- and she hasn't even written a bookgood read. When Kim popped in to see us she had a few questions She wanted to ask. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Years|summary=We couldn't believe it know more when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Stuart popped into Bookbag. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose Towers to chat to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessWes Stuart|summary=Jill thought that Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Doing It My Name is Sam by Melvin BurgessWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] was and he had quite a funny and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questionschat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainB C R Fegan|summary=On Sue giggled like a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into child when she read [[Jam Tomorrow Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Lorraine JenkinB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. There were quite It was a few questions she wanted real pleasure to chat to ask Lorraine writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|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, was a staggering success.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonAnnie Ingram|summary=Sue Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was blown away something of a relief when she read Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Stalemate Conversations with Kammie by Alan HamiltonAnnie Ingram|Stalematebook]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it ''had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she had There was a lot to ask author Alan Hamilton talk about when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake Returning Home by N S BlackmanStephan Santiago|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeReturning Home]] was a super-fun adventure and there were several points she had quite a few questions wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when author N S Blackman he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High and Dry]] particularly because it was very different to her last novel. Sarah chatted to us about the books.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hello there! We're writing this in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit of football at .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. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The Launch|summary=Jim went chat to the launch of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenen]]. We insisted that he tell us all about it.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellTessa Buckley|summary=Sue was impressed Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Vortex Eye Spy II by Matt CarrellTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]] and the opportunity to ask the author . There were quite a few questions for Tessa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to misschat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenSaqib Noor|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott Beaven's coming of age Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Riccarton JunctionSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: 1 Letters from a doctor abroad by W Scott BeavenSaqib Noor|crime storySurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] about , touched and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the temptations and troubles facing young peopleneediest parts of the world. She had quite a few questions for the when author when he Saqib Noor popped in into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganJohnny Ringwood|summary=Jim thought that Peter enjoyed [[Fifteen Bones Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by R J MorganJohnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, but its memories of life in the great voice East End and gallows humour drew him instories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He and Rebecca had lots to chat about rather a lot of questions when she Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyIsabella Davidson|summary=Sue loved was grabbed by [[Being Someone The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Adrian HarveyIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] - the story of a relationship and how early the seeds of destruction were sownas soon as she started reading. She thought decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it was means to be an intriguing tale, exquisitely written. There was quite alpha or a lot to chat about beta mummy when the author she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Kicking off Sue was stunned by [[Fall Out by Lizzy Mumfrey]] and simply couldn't put the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usbook down. You'll find all She had a whole list of questions for the tour dates [http://www.countdownya.com here].}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' Series|summary=Candy author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuff.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydHugo Driscoll|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue thought that [[Rough Passage to London: A Sea Captain's Tale, a Novel Seven Days with You by Robin LloydHugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and was intrigued by the background to the story. terminal illness and that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There were quite was a few questions she wanted lot to ask chat about when Robin author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV Show|summary=One of Jim's favourite authors popped in to chat to us about the screen version of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]].}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and what are you reading? Most importantly this month, we'd like to say RIP Sue Townsend. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began with the teenager [[The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend|navigating adolescence]] in Thatcher’s Britain and followed him [[Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years by Sue Townsend|struggling into middle age]] during Tony Blair's third way.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Jim gave five stars to Sue was very impressed by [[Bone Jack The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Sara CroweMichael Pronko|The Last Train]] and thought it was classic fantasy at its finest, a thriller set in Tokyo. He really couldn't wait she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when Sara he popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainDavid Windle|summary=Jim loved After reading [[A Kiss In The Dark Spudboy and Chip by Cat ClarkeDavid Windle]] and he had quite Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a few questions for Cat lot to talk about when she the author popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneB C R Fegan|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the Jill thought that [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates The Grumpface by Clementine Beauvais B C R Fegan and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade MysteriesDaniela Frongia]] so he was delighted sweet, funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tess SharpeSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Robert Jill thought that [[Far From You by Tess Sharpe]] was very difficult to review without giving away too much of the plot - but he had lots of questions ready when the author popped in to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books|summary=Sally's hoping that she won't need a stack Confessions of Modern Women''how was both fun and funny to' books read and that she'll be able occasionally bawdy to indulge herself with some excellent booksboot. We're just wondering how she's going There was a lot to get them all there!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=March 2014 Newsletter|summary=Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? Children up and down the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day], which took place earlier this month. We love World Book Day here at chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers. Some fantastic titles by some fantastic authors were included this year. There's Robert Muchamore, Lauren St John, David Melling. There's even a Horrible History in there. All these books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thingchat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnTormod V Burkey|summary=Robert thinks that Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the Laura Marlin mysteries is one of World? by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the best series for tweens and younger teensWorld?]]. He There was delighted a lot to chat about when author Lauren St John Tormod V Burkey popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robert ParkerMarilyn Bennett|summary=Being from the other side of the Pennines, Sue's not renowned for her love of Manchester, but she was impressed by the way the city came across in only problem with [[The Baby and the Brandy Granny with Benefits by Robert Parker|The Baby and the BrandyMarilyn Bennett]] was that she would have loved to spend more time with the first book in a planned new series by Robert Parkercharacters. She had quite a few questions when When the author popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Keren David Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With AgeAlternative Facts|summary=When Fletcher Moss, author of Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Poison Boy Liar's Handbook by Fletcher MossKeren David|The Poison BoyLiar's Handbook]] popped in to see us he had us spellbound when he told us with #alternativefacts that his obsession with age began when he was in his twentiesKaren David realised quite how well the title and themes hit the zeitgeist.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2014 NewsletterLinda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Hey! How are you? Guess what? We have exciting news to report! Youwere very impressed by Linda Newbery'll remember that we chose our s [[Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013Until We Win by Linda Newbery| top ten self-published booksUntil We Win]] of last year a couple dramatized example of months agoSuffragist ideas. Well, now we can share our excitement that one of them has She's been picked up for a traditional publishing contract. How great is that? [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is a story chatting to us about the men, women and children in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying to project their voices and protect their lives. And it really is great. You can read our interview with Justin [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin Huggler|here]] and you can even win a copy power of the book if you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towersprotest.
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