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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions A Baker's Dozen of Modern WomenBooks to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jill thought that ''Confessions Are you running out of Modern Womeninspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We' was both fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to boot. There was ve come up with a lot to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat baker's dozen of books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.

|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V BurkeyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can AnimalWe've seen some cracking self-Lovers Save the World? by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animalpublished books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-Lovers Save published books in the World?]]same genres. There was a lot to chat about when author Tormod V Burkey popped in to Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn Bennett|summary=SueWe really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's only problem with [[Granny with Benefits top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by Marilyn Bennett]] was that she would have loved to spend more time with the charactersauthor.. When the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to chat about.

|title=Keren David Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasnWriting a book review isn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and themes hit the zeitgeistdifficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2017 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= Hi|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, hello endurance and how are you all? We don't want to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don't concern us but because everyone is doing it devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and probably doing it much better than we could. But how could we ''not'' point out that George OrwellLove: A family's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' istestament of anguish, as we write, back endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in [http://wwwWWII.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/24/george-orwell-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon It's bestseller list]a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Alternative facts are Days after she finished the book Sue could not facts. And thank you, George Orwell, for warning usstop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author agreed to chat with her.

|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to us about affect the publishing industry - and the power of protestwider country.

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20168 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= It's never an easy job picking our top ten self published books of any year, but 2016 was particularly difficult as weEver felt that you've seen some exceptional bookshit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.

|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Charles D Blanchard|summary=Luke thought that [[Kingdom's End by Charles D Blanchard]] was an adventurous take on a political thriller. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into the world Bookbag About The Old Guard of us humans. Luke had quite a few questions for the author when he popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2017 NewsletterDystopian Fiction|summary= Hello, hello, hello! And a very happy New Year to Where do you all. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity to every one of go when you. The world may well be heading to hell in a handcart but we hope it finds a new direction this year move beyond classics like ''1984'' and, even if it doesn't, all our readers find at least the small pleasures that make life worth living come their way. Have you seen the film of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Calls]]? It's lovely! As lovely as the book - and we rarely say that hereabouts. The cast is super and the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If you havenBrave New World''t seen it yet, then you really should.?

|title=Top Ten NonSelf-Fiction Published Books of 20162018|summary= If fiction's not your bag then Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we've chosen re constantly surprised at just how good some special nonself-fiction published books for youare. As always theyHere're s our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= There have been some cracking books for teens and young adults this year. These are our favourites One of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in alphabetical order by authorSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.

|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= We've quite Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a 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 point where they're looking at books for teensdebut novel. we think we've got something She had quite a few questions for everyone is this selection which is in alphabetical order by authorMelissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten ChildrenFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's Picture Books 2016vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= We've found some wondefful picture books this year and they#re all going Every child has a right to appeal to adults ''and'' children. Here they are in alphabetical order by author.medical care

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= ''We really struggled to pick just ten of could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the wonderful childrenhard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's non-fiction books which wesuper safe and quiet?''ve seen this year, but here they are, in alphabetical order by author.: Elon Musk

|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites and here they are in alphabetical order by author.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2016 Newsletter|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of late, hasnSue wasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into expecting to enjoy a spin and there is novel about a great deal of anger about. Our hope''building'', in this November newsletter, is to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness but was surprised by just how compelling she found in reading for pleasure[[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. Reading is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds There was a lot to chat about that here at when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.

|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016Self-Published Books 2017|summary= For Choosing the most part top ten self-published books we've avoided read in 2017 was one of the big names in our favourites this toughest jobs we did all year: itand involved a great deal of discussion. Here's good to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites final top ten in alphabetical order by author...

|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= A few years ago historical fiction Sue was a niche genre, but now quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as it's mainstream and we've seen some cracking books this yearchimed with her personal view of life. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorShe was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten WomenMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Fiction Books of 2016Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= There should be something for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun and we've presented them alphabetically by author.Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess

|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Autobiographies The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Biographies 2016Martin le Comte|summary= We've seen a lot Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of biographies Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and autobiographies in 2016 Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and it hasnhe couldn't been easy resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to select just ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authorus.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoGabe Riggs|summary=Olivia Luke thought that [[Crooked Kingdom Punk Love Foucault by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked KingdomGabe Riggs]] was all an intense, emotional and visceral read that she could want from illuminates and educates with a book strong voice and moreclear, so she had quite capable prose. There was a few questions lot to talk about when Leigh Bardugo Gabe popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= ItSue loved Sandra Aragona's been a rich year for literary fiction lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order Beagle Survive Diplomacy by authorSandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.

|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We've got some old favourites and some new names Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in this year's selection of our favouritesthe 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!

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerStuart Burrell|summary=Ani thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Road Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To WarThe Max: Duty & DrillOne Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Courage & Capture by Steven BurgauerSetting Twelve Verified World Records]] was personalan inspiring, inspiring & insightfulfeel-good read. She had quite a few points wanted to discuss know more when Steven Burgauer Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonWes Stuart|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which works blends themes of innocence and which she loves. When Numba, author growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The No Black Project My Name is Sam by Numba PinkertonWes Stuart|The No Black ProjectMy Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots of questions she wanted to askchat to us.

|category=listsinterviews|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= Seven great reads for Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the autumn - Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and weLenny Wen]]: it've read them all!s a 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.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneAnnie Ingram|summary=Jill loved 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 [[The Darziods' Stone Conversations with Kammie by Richard SmithAnnie Ingram|The Darziods' Stonebook]] - . There was a fast-paced teen adventure - and had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith lot to talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsStephan Santiago|summary=Jill enjoyed Ani was quietly moved by [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms Returning Home by Gloria D GonsalvesStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and said that there were several points she'd be glad to read it wanted to any child. She and the discuss with author had lots to chat about Stephan Santiago when Gloria he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2016 Newsletter|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope you didn't miss [Poetry Day]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasn't she? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaTessa Buckley|summary=Luke was impressed when he read Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Set Free Eye Spy II by Anthony BidulkaTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest in. He had There were quite a few questions for Tessa when the author she popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane Austen|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating to listen chat to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austen.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonSaqib Noor|summary=Rebecca was impressed Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Taking in Water Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Pamela JohnsonSaqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - touched and Johnson's writing style put her humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in mind some of two the neediest parts of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsonthe world. She had quite a few questions when the author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news to start us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only to them. We ''love'' the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have a child who loves to read, you should look it out.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithJohnny Ringwood|summary=Ani Peter enjoyed [[Words Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of Power: Volume 1 a London Docklands man by Ritchie Valentine SmithJohnny Ringwood|Words of PowerCargoes & Capers]]with its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author, the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine SmithJohnny Ringwood, turned his life around. She He had plenty rather a lot of questions for the author when he Johnny popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesIsabella Davidson|summary=Jill thought that Sue was grabbed by [[Gliding With Black Swans The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by S B CharlesIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] was a roller coaster of a thriller and as soon as she couldn't wait started reading. She decided to chat tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to author S B Charles be an alpha or a beta mummy when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Lizzy Mumfrey|summary=It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel [[The Green Door Sue was stunned by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow Fall Out by Christopher Bowden|The Purple ShadowLizzy Mumfrey]].}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2016 Newsletter|summary= 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... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? Yousimply couldn'd be going some if you said a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just that]. She has met authors, been given books, and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faith. Keep reading!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|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 t put 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"down. 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 [https://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 She had a silly, silly man. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking whole list of questions for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past 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 of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jennywhen she popped into Bookbag Towers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellHugo Driscoll|summary=Jill Sue thought that [[Cold Calling Seven Days with You by Russell MardellHugo Driscoll|Cold CallingSeven Days With You]] was unexpectedly delightful a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and above all, very, very human. terminal illness and that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! She had quite There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Russell Mardell when he Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=After she read Sue was very impressed by [[Smart The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Joel MentmoreMichael Pronko|SmartThe Last Train]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone again, a thriller set in Tokyo. She she had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieDavid Windle|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from After reading [[Inside of Me Spudboy and Chip by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of MeDavid Windle]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her motherJill wants a potato superhero. She had quite There was a few questions for lot to talk about when the author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - and reading was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiative.

|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To B C R Fegan|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Jill thought that [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) The Grumpface by Quentin Bates|Thin IceB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]]was sweet, the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesfunny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in [[Lilith: EdenJill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess]] was both fun and funny to read and knew that there was an exciting series occasionally bawdy to comeboot. She had quite There was a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] lot to chat about when he Spadge popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerTormod V Burkey|summary=Jill thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[Fox Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Anthony GardnerTormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, too.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Marilyn Bennett|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoSue's only problem with [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Granny with Benefits by Michael Pronko|first bookMarilyn Bennett]] of essays on Tokyo life and was that she was delighted would have loved to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyospend more time with the characters. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he When the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to chat to usabout.

|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Keren David Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachBookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=Stacey thought that It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Liar's Handbook by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachKeren David|The Liar's Handbook]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions for themes hit the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towerszeitgeist.

|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterLinda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary= Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestHAPPY NEW YEAR!|summary=We hope you had a wonderful festive season and if you were affected very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting to us about the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingpower of protest.

|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20152016|summary= WeIt've seen some great s never an easy job picking our top ten self-published books this of any year and had great fun choosing our top ten , but 2016 was particularly difficult as we've seen some exceptional books. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerCharles D Blanchard|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally Kingdom's End by Spadge WhittakerCharles D Blanchard]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of was an adventurous take on a year was funny and silly and, yes, bravepolitical thriller. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, features rats but we like to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over offers some fascinating insights into the yearworld of us humans. Hopefully you'll find something Luke had quite a few questions for everyone herethe author when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.