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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Words of Power: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of Power]]The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smith. She had plenty of questions smartphone has been around for the author when he popped over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in to see ustoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B Charles5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jill thought that [[Gliding With Black Swans by S B Charles]] was a roller coaster Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat to author S B Charles when he popped the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to chat helping to ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about A Baker'The Purple Shadows Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=ItAre you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowdenve come up with a baker's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had the opportunity dozen of books to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope youve seen some cracking self-published books this year and they'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 which compare well with traditionally-published books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'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''same genres. We like really couldn't narrow 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 choice down any further - 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= Letthis year's get the snark out top ten consists of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all the eleven books he reads to his son and here they 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 [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 therealphabetical order by author. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly man.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= HiWriting a book review isn't difficult, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideasknow, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and but there are a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything few things you think you can add, do let need to keep 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 writingmind. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Cold Calling War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Russell MardellMelanie Martin|Cold CallingWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very humanMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the author Russell Mardell when he popped into Bookbag Towers agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Joel Mentmoreimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone again. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag TowersLoobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and the wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffie8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from [[Inside of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She had quite Ever felt that you've hit a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are Where do you? Well, we hope. What are go when 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 monthmove beyond classics like ''1984''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.Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To C E RobinsonBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ani was impressed by One of the world building finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in [[Lilith: Eden'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 TowersSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[Fox Landslide by Anthony GardnerMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was plot-focused and had twists surprised to suit every thriller fanfind that it was a debut novel. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was had quite a lot to chat about few questions for Melissa when the author she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February Faiz Kermani talks to all our readers. It's been Bookbag about how a long slog but we are nearing winterblue frog is helping Malawi's end and that's a reliefvulnerable children to live safe, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine healthy and some fabulous spring books.happy lives 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-|summary=Every child has a right to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, too. medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko''We could definitely make a flying car – but that'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]]not the hard part. The hard part is, Motions how do you make a flying car that's super safe and Momentsquiet?'': More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachDaniel Peltz|summary=Stacey thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite There was a few questions for the authors lot to chat about when they author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2016 Newsletter|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Spadge WhittakerChit Dubey]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course as it chimed with her personal view of a year life. She was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSdelighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Melita Thomas Talks To BookbagAbout The King's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=We know Melita Thomas tell us that you could do your Christmas present book shopping 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 here. Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[Dragon's Flight The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Dr Kris J SimeElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Dragon's FlightThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn'FUN'' t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and that's not something she often says, so she had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction Luke thought that provides [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a good read strong voice and we think that we've found some crackersclear, 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=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the cornerPriorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. 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 There was a lot that she wanted to help you outask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We've tried to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated and there are old favourites Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as well as some talented newcomersit restored her faith in the thriller genre. Here they areWhen the author, K J Lawrence, in alphabetical order by author.popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember...?'Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down s Journey to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part and Recollections of a series where you need to have , Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order 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 Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and there have been growth with some very good examples well depicted moments of horror in 2015. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and where you really need he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to have read the earlier books chat to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= 2015 has been Sue giggled like a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and we think that we've found something for everyoneLenny Wen]]: it's tastea good story with some valuable lessons. Here they are, alphabetically 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 Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was no exceptionsomething of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. We think there's something here for everyone She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and they're has shared them with us in alphabetical order her [[Conversations with Kammie by authorAnnie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephan Santiago|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - Ani was quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried there were several points she wanted to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to appeal chat to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tessa Buckley|summary= We stayed up late and Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley'argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - s mystery and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy job. But - we finally managed to pick just ten family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and here they are in alpabetical order enjoyed [[Eye Spy II by author}}{{newfeatureTessa Buckley|category=lists|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015|summary= We really struggled Eye Spy II]]. There were quite a few questions for Tessa when she 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 SearanckeSaqib Noor|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, laughed and cried when she read [[Prunes for Breakfast Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by John SearanckeSaqib Noor|Prunes for BreakfastSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] , touched and she humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. She had quite a few questions for John when he author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towersto see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderJohnny Ringwood|summary=Ani Peter enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by Chris CalderJohnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and thought it was a goodstories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, slow burning escapist thrillerturned his life around. She He had quite rather a few lot of questions for the author when he Johnny popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat 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 [[A Brief History of Seven Killings 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 2015|here]]. 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthIsabella Davidson|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue was grabbed by [[The Glass Girl Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Sandy HogarthIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalsas soon as she started reading. She had quite decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions for the author beta mummy when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - was stunned by [[A Death in the Dales Fall Out by Frances Brody|A Death in the DalesLizzy Mumfrey]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good readsimply couldn't put the book down. There were quite She had a few whole list of questions for the author when Frances she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellHugo Driscoll|summary=Ani Sue thought that [[I'll Meet Seven Days with You In Heaven by Jill ThrussellHugo Driscoll|I'll Meet Seven Days With You In Heaven]] was a story of quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love, loss and new beginnings which would be terminal illness and that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a great comfort lot to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for chat about when author Jill Thrussell when she Hugo Driscoll popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, was very impressed by [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Kim StaflundMichael Pronko|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsThe Last Train]] landed on her desk , a thriller set in Tokyo. she ''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions to ask the for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisDavid Windle|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she's wallowed in After reading [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] Spudboy and [[The Hosts of Rebecca Chip by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of RebeccaDavid Windle]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazingJill wants a potato superhero. When Matt There was a lot to talk about when the author 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-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 AgainB C R Fegan|summary=After she finished reading Jill thought that [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Grumpface by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather GangB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mindwas sweet, funny and vividly illustrated. The book had given her a lot to think about and she She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Rebecca Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was impressed by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] both fun and funny to read and had quite occasionally bawdy to boot. There was a few questions lot to chat about when debut author C B Calico Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello 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 there'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 you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! 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 to review more books about sport, we really do.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneTormod V Burkey|summary=When she Sean was impressed when he read [[Two Lives Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Sarah BourneTormod V Burkey|Two LivesEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had There was a lot to chat about when Sarah author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperMarilyn Bennett|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John PiperSue's only problem with [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) Granny with Benefits by John Piper|Hibernia UnanimisMarilyn Bennett]] and was that she had quite a few questions would have loved to ask spend more time with the characters. When the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 NewsletterLinda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, what's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luck, Chris.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2015 NewsletterPower Of Protest|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itWe were very impressed by Linda Newbery's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping 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 Until We Win by John GreenLinda Newbery|The Fault in Our StarsUntil We Win]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts dramatized example of online funSuffragist ideas. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like She's been chatting to take part, do let them knowus about the power of protest.
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