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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= If fiction's not your bag then we've chosen some special non-fiction books for youLuke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. As always they're in alphabetical order by authorThere was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsnewsletters|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016October 2017 Newsletter|summary= There Hi, hello and welcome to October's witterings from all of us here at Bookbag Towers. The list of titles for 2018's World Book Day has [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41429806 been announced]. So good to see a [[Paddington's Finest Hour by Michael Bond |Paddington]] book on there. RIP Michael Bond and his wonderful messages about openness and inclusivity. But the 2018 list isn't universally popular. Many children's authors, among them Bookbag favourites David Almond and Anthony McGowan, have been some cracking [https://www.theguardian.com/books /2017/oct/02/childrens-authors-slam-celebrity-heavy-world-book-day-lineup criticised it] for teens and young adults this yearthe number of celebrity authors it contains. Almond says '' It’s demeaning to children, because it is assuming that children don’t read properly. These '' What do you think? Here at Bookbag, we are our favourites inclined to agree. World Book Day should feature quality writing, not famous names. Even so, good luck to an important event. Oh, and good luck in alphabetical order by author.advance to all frazzled parents helping with costumes when the big day eventually arrives!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= WeSue loved Sandra Aragona've quite a range of books in our confident readers category s lightly- it stretches from fictionalised [[Sorting the time Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that children are nicely reading on their own right through she wanted to the point where they're looking at books for teens. we think we've got something for everyone is this selection which is in alphabetical order by authorask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We've found some wondefful picture books this year and they#re all going to appeal to adults ''and'' childrenSue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. Here they are in alphabetical order by When the author., K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten of the wonderful childrenSue found Start Burrell's non-fiction books which webook [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man've seen this years Journey to, but here they areand Recollections of, in alphabetical order Setting Twelve Verified World Records by author.}}{{newfeatureStuart Burrell|category=lists|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of 2016|summary= We look for cracking , Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good reads from our General Fiction favourites and here they are in alphabetical order by authorread. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=November 2016 September 2017 Newsletter|summary= Everything has gone Oh man, Bookbaggers. Summer is over. Did you go on holiday? If so, we hope you had a little bit crazy lovely time and got to read a book or two. If you didn't, we bet you managed to get some reading time in dear old Blightly of lateanyway, hasndidn't ityou? Which summer book did you enjoy the most? Brexit has sent The latest figures tell us all into a spin and there that children are [https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/02/young-readers-drive-book-sales driving book sales]. Sales of children's titles rose 16% last year alone. This is a such great deal of anger aboutnews. Our hope, in this November newsletter, is But it does lead us back to that drum we like to bang from time to bring you time - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on Cover Kids Books [http://www.thebookseller.com/news/gaiman-pullman-support-cover-kids-books-campaign- some 371596 campaign]. Why does a third of the joy market get only 3% coverage in newspapers and magazines? It's as though children, and happiness found in reading the authors who write for pleasure. Reading is the best escape of them, don't matter at all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag TowersDo better, British press, do better.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= For the most part we've avoided Luke enjoyed the big names in our favourites this year: it's good to see combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some new names coming through! These are our favourites well depicted moments of horror in alphabetical order [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for authorWes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was Sue giggled like a niche genre, but now child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's mainstream and we've seen a good story with some cracking books this yearvaluable lessons. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorIt was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= There should be Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun of a relief when Sue met author Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and we've presented has shared them alphabetically with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by authorAnnie Ingram|book]].}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016|summary= We've seen There was a lot of biographies and autobiographies in 2016 and it hasn't been easy to select just ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authortalk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoStephan Santiago|summary=Olivia thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Crooked Kingdom Returning Home by Leigh BardugoStephan Santiago|Crooked KingdomReturning Home]] was all that she could want from and there were a book and more, so several points she had quite a few questions wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when Leigh Bardugo he popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsnewsletters|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016August 2017 Newsletter|summary= ItHappy August, Bookbaggers! Here's hoping you get the opportunity to make the most of summer's been a rich year for literary fiction and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are good weather by taking some time to read in alphabetical order by authorthe sun.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016|summary= We've got some Not that we spend much time sympathising with politicians here at Bookbag Towers but oh, poor old favourites and some new names Andrea Leadsom! Her slip of the tongue - at least we hope it was a slip of the tongue - in this year's selection referring to Jane Austen as one of our favouritesgreatest ''living'' authors has resulted in [http://www. Here they are independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/andrea-leadsom-jane-austen-waterstones-throw-shade- in alphabetical order by authora7851571.html much merriment]. ''Anyone know who Jane Austen's agent is? We'd love to book her for an event,'' said Waterstone's. Teehee.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerTessa Buckley|summary=Ani thought that Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture Eye Spy II by Steven BurgauerTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]] was personal, inspiring & insightful. She had There were quite a few points to discuss questions for Tessa when Steven Burgauer she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewsnewsletters|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonJuly 2017 Newsletter|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothesHello Bookbaggers! How the devil are you? Well, because they seemed ''safe''we hope. The best bit of book news recently comes right after one of the worst news stories for the country generally. Philip Pullman [http: Numba Pinkerton has shown her how //www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-27/philip-pullman-set-to have -name-character-in-new-book-after-grenfell-tower-victim-following-charity-campaign is set to name] one of the characters in his upcoming novel after a wardrobe which works and which she lovesvictim of the Grenfell Tower fire. When NumbaTeacher James Clements pledged £1, author 500 in memory of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Project]] popped into Bookbag Towershis former pupil Nur Huda El-Wahabi, who died in the fire, Sue had lots and hundreds of questions she wanted others added more cash to askhis bid in the Authors for Grenfell fundraising auction.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016|summary= Seven great reads for whole auction raised £150k. And we don't mind telling you that we shed a few tears over it all. We hope the autumn - authorities get their stuff together and weshow a similar generosity of spirit. We've read them all!re not holding our breath on the showing so far, sadly.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneSaqib Noor|summary=Jill loved Sue laughed and cried when she read [[The Darziods' Stone Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Richard SmithSaqib Noor|The Darziods' StoneSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] - , touched and humbled by a fast-paced teen adventure - and man who has provided medical aid in some of the most needy parts of the world. She had quite a few questions for when author Richard Smith when he Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsJohnny Ringwood|summary=Jill Peter enjoyed [[LamelliaCargoes & Capers: The Kingdom life and times of Mushrooms a London Docklands man by Gloria D GonsalvesJohnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and said that she'd be glad to read it to any childstories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. She and the author He had lots to chat about rather a lot of questions when Gloria Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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So here's some exciting news! We hope have a title, a character and an [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/may/26/before-his-dark-materials-how-lyras-story-began-exclusive-extract extract] for the first volume in Philip Pullman's new trilogy, out in October. ''La Belle Sauvage'' is the canoe owned by Malcolm Polstead. His daemon is Asta. And you didn't miss can read an interview about it with Philip Pullman [Poetry Dayhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rE45VHtSzw here]. Lots happenedAs you can imagine, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 we at prime time Bookbag Towers are beyond excited. Roll on a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasnOctober! And while we't she? If you missed itre on the topic of young readers, here is 's some more good news. [http://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/record-number-teenagers-say-they-enjoy-reading Record numbers] of children say they enjoy reading. A survey by the trailer Literacy Trust has found that more than half of children and young people say that they read for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulpleasure.Isn't that great?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaIsabella Davidson|summary=Luke Sue was impressed when he read grabbed by [[Set Free The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Anthony BidulkaIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest inas soon as she started reading. He had quite She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions beta mummy when the author she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Natasha Farrant The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenLizzy Mumfrey|summary=We ''loved'' Sue was stunned by [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice Fall Out by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and PrejudiceLizzy Mumfrey]] and it was fascinating to listen to simply couldn't put the book down. She had a whole list of questions for the author Natasha Farrant tell us about how when she first came to dicover Jane Austenpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonHugo Driscoll|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read Sue thought that [[Taking in Water Seven Days with You by Pamela JohnsonHugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - a quick but suprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and Johnsonthat it's writing style put her in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinson. more uplifting than you might expect from that description! She had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when the author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was very impressed by [[Words of Power: Volume 1 The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Ritchie Valentine SmithMichael Pronko|Words of PowerThe Last Train]], the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smiththriller set in Tokyo. She she had plenty of quite a few questions for the author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesDavid Windle|summary=Jill thought that After reading [[Gliding With Black Swans Spudboy and Chip by S B CharlesDavid Windle]] Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a roller coaster of a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat lot to talk about when the author S B Charles when he popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'B C R Fegan|summary=It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel thought that [[The Green Door Grumpface by Christopher Bowden|The Green DoorB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]]was sweet, so she was delighted funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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Hello Bookbaggers! How are you? Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for you to consider this month. So read on...
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope you are not in despair at the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country. Books are constant!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2016 Newsletter|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all the books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [httpsInterview://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly man. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2016 NewsletterTalks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past Jill thought that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diski, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote a diary in the ''London Review Confessions of BooksModern Women'' post-diagnosis was both fun and it was as witty funny to read and acerbic as all her writingoccasionally bawdy to boot. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny There was a lot to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellTormod V Burkey|summary=Jill thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[Cold Calling Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Russell MardellTormod V Burkey|Cold CallingEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very human. She had quite There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Russell Mardell when he Tormod V Burkey popped into in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreMarilyn Bennett|summary=After she read Sue's only problem with [[Smart Granny with Benefits by Joel Mentmore|SmartMarilyn Bennett]] Ani realised was that she would never be completely comfotable have loved to spend more time with her mobile phone againthe characters. She had quite a few questions for When the author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Keren David Talks To Hazel McHaffieBookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[Inside of Me The Liar's Handbook by Hazel McHaffieKeren David|Inside of MeThe Liar's Handbook]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and her mother. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersthemes hit the zeitgeist.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks to Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''About The Power Of Protest|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag Towers to chat to us about About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) Until We Win by Quentin BatesLinda Newbery|Thin IceUntil We Win]], a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting to us about the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriespower of protest.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2016|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in [[Lilith: EdenIt's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Edennever an easy job picking our top ten self published books of any year, but 2016 was particularly difficult as we's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersve seen some exceptional books.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerCharles D Blanchard|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[Fox Kingdom's End by Anthony GardnerCharles D Blanchard]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every an adventurous take on a political thriller fan. She was impressed by It features rats but offers some facinating insights into the serious depiction world of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil libertiesus humans. There was Luke had quite a lot to chat about when few questions for the author when he popped into in to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoIf fiction's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyonot your bag then we've chosen some special non-fiction books for you. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usAs always they're in alphabetical order by author.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachTop Ten Teens Books of 2016|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits There have been some cracking books for teens and ultimately of thinking a little differentlyyoung adults this year. She had quite a few questions for the authors when they popped into Bookbag TowersThese are our favourites in alphabetical order by author.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016 Newsletter|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had 've quite a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by range of books in our confident readers category - it stretches from the time that children are nicely reading on their own right through to the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishespoint where they're looking at books for teens. And at least one book we think we've got something for everyone is this selection which is in your Christmas stockingalphabetical order by author.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerTop Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in We really struggled to pick just ten of the wonderful children's non-fiction books which Spadge researches Britainwe's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a ve seen this year was funny and silly and, yesbut here they are, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSin alphabetical order by author.
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|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping look for cracking good reads from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone our General Fiction favourites and herethey are in alphabetical order by author.
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|category=interviewsnewsletters|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeNovember 2016 Newsletter|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of late, hasn' t it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin and that's not something she often saysthere is a great deal of anger about. Our hope, in this November newsletter, so she had quite a few questions is to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness found in reading for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into pleasure. Reading is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Crime Novels 2016|summary=WeFor the most part we've been looking for intelligent womenavoided the big names in our favourites this year: it's fiction that provides a good read and we think that we've found to see some crackers. new names coming through! Here they These are, our favourites in alphabetical order by author.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the corner. SorryA few years ago historical fiction was a niche genre, but now it is! If you're looking for s mainstream and we've seen some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done cracking books this year. These are our best to help you outfavourites in alphabetical order by author.
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