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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are The gap between sci-fi and reality is not traumatised by Brexitso big anymore. We hope you are not You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in despair at technology. For example, the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you may don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be one seen as crazy 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 countryjust out of touch. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2016 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Let's get the snark out Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one 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"most important technologies in human history. The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up It comes with youth speakso many benefits, also got some advice from various children's authorsimproving the efficiency of simple, 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 basic tasks to helping to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog solve advanced problems by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly manquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=May 2016 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are Are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking running out of inspiration for ideas, we can oblige what to do with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past thatkids when they can's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. t go out? We'd like to take ve come up with 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 baker''London Review s dozen of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jennybooks to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that [[Cold Calling by Russell Mardell|Cold Calling]] was unexpectedly delightful We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and above they're all, very, very humanbooks which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. She had quite a few questions for We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author Russell Mardell when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Joel MentmoreBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in mind. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag TowersDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieMelanie Martin|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from |summary=In [[Inside War and Love: A family's testament of Me anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Hazel McHaffieMelanie Martin|Inside War and Love: A family's testament of Meanguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] until she found out Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to anorexic India and her motherfamily in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. She It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and Loobna Joomun looks at 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 Brexit is likely 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 affect the most - and reading was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children publishing industry - 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 initiativewider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks 8 ways to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesEver felt that you've hit a brick 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 C E RobinsonBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in [[Lilith: EdenWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden'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 Towers.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was plotdifficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fanpublished books are. She was impressed Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil libertiesauthor.. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. ItOne of the finest storytellers you's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and that's a reliefve never heard of, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie who died. And in September 2018 at the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory age 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, too58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Melissa Leet|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's Sue was impressed when she read [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Landslide by Michael PronkoMelissa Leet|first bookLandslide]] of essays on Tokyo life by Melissa Leet and she was delighted surprised to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyofind that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Michael Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and Keith Hagenbachhappy lives|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was Every child has a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions for the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.right to medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!''We hope you had could definitely make a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by flying car – but that's not the awful floodshard part. The hard part is, how do you have our sympathy, solidarity make a flying car that's super safe and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015|summary= Wequiet?''ve seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten books. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerDaniel 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 [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Spadge WhittakerDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year . There was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSlot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like to suggest more unusual Choosing the top ten self-published books that we've enjoyed over read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all yearand involved a great deal of discussion. Hopefully you Here'll find something for everyone heres our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Dragon's Flight 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's FlightChit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten WomenMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Fiction 2015Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction Melita Thomas tell us that provides Mary was a good read and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author. true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the eleventy billionth people best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to mention it Bookbag Towers to you, but Christmas is around the corner. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best chat to help you outus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We've tried to give you Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents strong voice and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomersclear, capable prose. Here they are, 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=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of 2015, not least because it got us into life as a lot of ''do you rememberdiplomatic spouse...?'' conversations! It took quite There was a while lot that she wanted to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in 2015the thriller genre. In making our selection we've avoided books which are When the later parts of trilogies and where you really need author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to have read the earlier books chat to get the best from themus, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by author. Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to enjoy reading , and we think that we've found something for everyoneRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's tasteJourney to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. Here they are, alphabetically by authorShe wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 was no exception. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by author}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten History Books 2015|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot Luke enjoyed the combination of anniversaries compellingly- and the books written science fiction which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books blends themes of 2015 we've tried to give as wide a selection innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are horror in alphabetical order [[My Name is Sam by author.}}{{newfeatureWes Stuart|category=lists|title=Top Ten Books My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for Confident Readers 2015|summary= We stayed up late and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy job. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015|summary= We really struggled Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had chat to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeB C R Fegan|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, giggled like a child when she read [[Prunes for Breakfast Henry and the Hidden Treasure by John Searancke|Prunes for BreakfastB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] and she had quite : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a few questions for John real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a goodrelief when Sue met author, slow burning escapist thrillerAnnie Ingram. She had quite a few questions for the author when he popped has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved her [[A Brief History of Seven Killings Conversations with Kammie by Marlon James]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015Annie Ingram|herebook]]. They're all fabulous.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Man Booker Prize 2015|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlist There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthStephan Santiago|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Ani was quietly moved by [[The Glass Girl Returning Home by Sandy HogarthStephan Santiago|Returning Home]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite a few questions for the there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyTessa Buckley|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances BrodyJill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[A Death in the Dales Eye Spy II by Frances BrodyTessa Buckley|A Death in the DalesEye Spy II]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good read. There were quite a few questions for Tessa when Frances she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellSaqib Noor|summary=Ani thought that Sue laughed and cried when she read [[I'll Meet You In Heaven Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Jill ThrussellSaqib Noor|I'll Meet You In HeavenSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] was a story of love, loss touched and new beginnings which would be humbled by a great comfort to those man who have suffered losshas provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. She had quite a few questions for when author Jill Thrussell when she Saqib Noor popped in into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainJohnny Ringwood|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, Peter enjoyed [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by Kim StaflundJohnny Ringwood|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsCargoes & Capers]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it with its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had quite rather a few lot of questions to ask the author when she Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisIsabella Davidson|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country was grabbed by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Alexander CordellIsabella Davidson|The Hosts of RebeccaBeta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]], both by Alexander Cordell, which as soon as she thought were amazingstarted reading. When Matt She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a beta mummy when she popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2015 Newsletter|summary= Well, they say summer 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 of books in our thoughts. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-chat to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainLizzy Mumfrey|summary=After she finished reading Sue was stunned by [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Fall Out by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather GangLizzy Mumfrey]] Sue and simply couldn't get put the characters out of her mindbook down. The book She had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few whole list of questions for the author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoHugo Driscoll|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Sue thought that [[Dandelion Angel Seven Days with You by C B CalicoHugo Driscoll|Dandelion AngelSeven Days With You]] was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello terminal illness and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully therethat it's something there you'd like to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2015 Newsletter|summary= How are more uplifting than you all doing with the summer weather? Aside might expect from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorrydescription! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need There was a lot to review more books chat about sport, we really dowhen author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=When she read Sue was very impressed by [[Two Lives The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Sarah BourneMichael Pronko|Two LivesThe Last Train]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow, a thriller set in Tokyo. They she had quite a lot to chat about few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when Sarah he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperDavid Windle|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's After reading [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King Spudboy and Country, Ireland is United) Chip by John Piper|Hibernia UnanimisDavid Windle]] and she had quite Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a few questions lot to ask talk about when the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownB C R Fegan|summary=Sue Jill thought that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Grumpface by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was fascinating sweet, funny and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipvividly illustrated. There were She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask for author Bryce Fegan when author Gerry brown he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=May 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itJill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good was both fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to get back boot. There was a lot to talking chat about books, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three years, millions of 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]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like chat to take part, do let them knowus.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V Burkey|summary=Hi there! Spring is in Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the air! Isn't it a reliefWorld? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for anything to read that isn't a party manifestoFull World or, stick with usCan Animal-Lovers Save the World?]]. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is There was a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined lot to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way chat about books as objectswhen author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers. 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempMarilyn Bennett|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book 's only problem with [[Caring for Shirley Granny with Benefits by John Kemp|Caring for ShirleyMarilyn Bennett]] 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 husbandshe would have loved to spend more time with the characters. it’s probably one of When the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he author popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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