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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Olivia thought that [[Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked Kingdom]] was all that she could want from a book The gap between sci-fi and more, reality is not so she had quite a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to Bookbag Towers to chat to ussee huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016|summary= We've got some old favourites and some new names in this yearA Baker's selection Dozen of our favourites. Here they are - in alphabetical order by author.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerBooks to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Ani thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was personal, inspiring & insightful. She had quite a few points Are you running out of inspiration for what to discuss do with the kids when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba Pinkerton|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed can't go out? We'safeve come up with a baker'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe which works and which she loves. When Numba, author of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Project]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots s dozen of questions she wanted books to askgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Top Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Seven great reads for the autumn We've seen some cracking self- published books this year and wethey've read them re all!books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. 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...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jill loved [[The Darziods' Stone by Richard Smith|The DarziodsWriting a book review isn' Stone]] - a fast-paced teen adventure - and had quite t difficult, you know, but there are a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat things you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsMelanie Martin|summary=Jill enjoyed |summary=In [[LamelliaWar and Love: The Kingdom A family's testament of Mushrooms anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Gloria D GonsalvesMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] and said that sheMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It'd be glad to s a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read it to any child. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author had lots agreed to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towerswith her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|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 Loobna Joomun looks at prime time on a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasn't she? If you missed it, here how Brexit is likely to affect the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, publishing industry - and the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulwider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony Bidulka8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] not least because he liked the characters he Ever felt he could invest in. He had quite that you've hit a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenThe Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=We Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''loved1984'' [[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 to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austen.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she Choosing the top ten self-published books we read [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she 2018 was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'difficult as we' re constantly surprised at just how good some self- and Johnsonpublished books are. Here's writing style put her our final top ten in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsonalphabetical order by author.. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Hi, hello and how are One of the finest storytellers 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 ve never heard 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 died in September 2018 at the post, addressed only to them. We ''love'' the sound age 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 out58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithMelissa Leet|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was impressed when she read [[Words of Power: Volume 1 Landslide by Ritchie Valentine SmithMelissa Leet|Words of PowerLandslide]], the first volume of by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithdebut novel. She had plenty of quite a few questions for the author Melissa when he she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To S B Charlesabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Jill thought that [[Gliding With Black Swans by S B Charles]] was Every child has a roller coaster of a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat to author S B Charles when he popped in to chat right to us.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Abi Silver Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=It''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowdenthe hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]].super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope youSue wasn'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 t expecting to consider this month. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said enjoy 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 novel about to be featured in Ripleya 's upcoming ''Odd Around the Worldbuilding'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. We like the cut of your jib, Faith There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope you are not Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in despair at 2017 was one of the apparent collapse toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's our political systemfinal top ten in alphabetical order by author. 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!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all the books he reads Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [httpHappiness://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip ArdaghLife Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Chit Dubey] and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]as it chimed with her personal view of life. We suggest Simon browses through the She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag children's section. He won't find much Towers to chat to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly manus.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past Melita Thomas tell us 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 Mary was 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, Jenny. true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[Cold Calling The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Russell MardellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Cold CallingThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was unexpectedly delightful the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and above all, very, very human. She had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for author Russell Mardell when he popped into they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreGabe Riggs|summary=After she read Luke thought that [[Smart Punk Love Foucault by Joel Mentmore|SmartGabe Riggs]] Ani realised was an intense, emotional and visceral read that she would never be completely comfotable illuminates and educates with her mobile phone againa strong voice and clear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions for author Joel Mentmore lot to talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieSandra Aragona|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Inside of Me Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Hazel McHaffieSandra Aragona|Inside of Meautobiography]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her motherof life as a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie lot that she wanted to ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the devil are you? Wellauthor, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read nextK J Lawrence, we have plenty popped into Bookbag Towers to recommend chat to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In us, Sue had quite 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 agreefew questions ready! 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.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary=Author Quentin Bates Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart 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 series.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonWes Stuart|summary=Ani was impressed by Luke enjoyed the world building combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) My Name is Sam by C E RobinsonWes Stuart|Lilith: Eden's Planetary PrincessMy Name is Sam]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come. She he had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Fox Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Anthony GardnerB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. She It was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot real pleasure to chat about to writer B C R Fegan when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|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 Very few people believe that's dogs can talk so it was something of a reliefwhen Sue met author, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring booksAnnie Ingram. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, has shared them with us in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man's her [[http://wwwConversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]].telegraph.co.uk/books/what- There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, toous.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Stephan Santiago|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's Ani was quietly moved by [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Returning Home by Michael PronkoStephan Santiago|first bookReturning Home]] of essays on Tokyo life and there were several points she was delighted to be able wanted to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachTessa Buckley|summary=Stacey thought that Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Eye Spy II by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had There were quite a few questions for the authors Tessa when they she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Saqib Noor|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a wonderful festive season and if you were affected doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the awful floodsShoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]], you have our sympathy, solidarity touched and very best wisheshumbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingShe had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerIsabella Davidson|summary=Jill thought that Sue was grabbed by [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Spadge WhittakerIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, braveas soon as she started reading. It's She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSbeta mummy when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Talks To Lizzy Mumfrey|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 books that weSue was stunned by [[Fall Out by Lizzy Mumfrey]] and simply couldn've enjoyed over t put the yearbook down. Hopefully you'll find something She had a whole list of questions for everyone herethe author when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeHugo Driscoll|summary=Jill Sue thought that [[Dragon's Flight Seven Days with You by Dr Kris J SimeHugo Driscoll|Dragon's FlightSeven Days With You]] was ''FUN'' a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and thatit's not something she often says, so she had quite more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a few questions for authgor Kris Sime lot to chat about when he author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten WomenThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko About 's Fiction 2015|summary=We've been looking for intelligent womenThe Last Train's fiction that provides a good read and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2015 Newsletter|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it 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 to help you out.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015|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 as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order Sue was very impressed by [[The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by author.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015Michael Pronko|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015The Last Train]], not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember..thriller set in Tokyo.?'' conversations! It took she had quite a while 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 author.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite few questions for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples in 2015. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by author. }}{{newfeature[[:Category:Michael Pronko|category=lists|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyone's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by author.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015|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 of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by author.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Books 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 to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorMichael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderB C R Fegan|summary=Ani enjoyed Jill thought that [[Celeste Three is Missing The Grumpface by Chris CalderB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] and thought it was a goodsweet, slow burning escapist thrillerfunny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for the author Bryce Fegan when he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthTormod V Burkey|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sean was impressed when he read [[The Glass Girl Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Sandy HogarthTormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite There was a few questions for the lot to chat about when author when she Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyMarilyn Bennett|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - only problem with [[A Death in the Dales Granny with Benefits by Frances Brody|A Death in the DalesMarilyn Bennett]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good readthat she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. There were quite a few questions when Frances When the author popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Keren David Talks To Jill ThrussellBookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=Ani thought that It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[IThe Liar'll Meet You In Heaven s Handbook by Jill ThrussellKeren David|IThe Liar'll Meet You In Heavens Handbook]] was a story of love, loss with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see usthemes hit the zeitgeist.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Interview: Bookbag Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Kim Staflund AgainBookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=SueWe were very impressed by Linda Newbery's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Until We Win by Kim StaflundLinda Newbery|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsUntil We Win]] landed on her desk she a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions s been chatting to ask us about the author when she popped into Bookbag Towerspower of protest.
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