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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= There should 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 smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be something for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun and we've presented them alphabetically by authorseen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 20165 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= We've seen a lot Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of biographies and autobiographies the most important technologies in 2016 and it hasn't been easy human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to select just ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Olivia thought that [[Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked Kingdom]] was all that she could want from a book and more, so she had quite Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat baker's dozen of books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162019|summary= ItWe's been a rich ve seen some cracking self-published books this year for literary fiction and we had great fun debating they're all books which were our favourites compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - but so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are , in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= WeWriting a book review isn've got some old favourites and some new names t difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in this year's selection of our favouritesmind. Here they are - in alphabetical order by author Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerMelanie Martin|summary=Ani thought that |summary=In [[The Road To Warand Love: Duty & DrillA family's testament of anguish, Courage & Capture endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Steven BurgauerMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was personal, inspiring & insightfulMelanie 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 points to discuss read and was delighted when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers the author agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Numba Pinkertonimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to have a wardrobe which works affect the publishing industry - 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 of questions she wanted to askthe wider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 20168 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Seven great reads for the autumn - and weEver felt that you've read them all!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 Richard Smith about Bookbag About The Darzoids' StoneOld Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jill loved [[The DarziodsWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984' Stone by Richard Smith|The Darziods' Stone]] - a fast-paced teen adventure - and had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms by Gloria D Gonsalves]] and said that sheChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we'd be glad to read it to any childre constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. She and the Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author had lots to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in One of the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope finest storytellers you didn't miss [Poetry Day]. Lots happenedve never heard of, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 who died in September 2018 at prime time on a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasn't she? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaMelissa Leet|summary=Luke Sue was impressed when he she read [[Set Free Landslide by Anthony BidulkaMelissa Leet|Landslide]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest inby Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. He She had quite a few questions for Melissa when the author she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag About First Discovering Jane Austenabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating to listen to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came Every child has a right to dicover Jane Austen.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - and JohnsonWe could definitely make a flying car – but that's writing style put her in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinson. She had quite a few questions when not the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ushard part.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2016 Newsletter|summary= HiThe hard part is, hello and how are do you all, dear readers? Heremake a flying car that's some cool news to start us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips super safe and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only to them. We quiet?''love'' the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have a child who loves to read, you should look it out.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithDaniel Peltz|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Words of Power: Volume 1 The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Ritchie Valentine SmithDaniel Peltz|Words of PowerThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smith. She had plenty of questions for the There was a lot to chat about when author when he Daniel Peltz popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Jill thought that [[Gliding With Black Swans by S B Charles]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a roller coaster great deal of a thriller and she couldndiscussion. Here't wait to chat to s our final top ten in alphabetical order by author S B Charles when he popped in to chat to us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Chit Dubey|summary=It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[The Green Door 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Christopher Bowden|The Green DoorChit Dubey]], so she as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was delighted when she had the opportunity Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now Melita Thomas tell us that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for you to consider this month. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said Mary was a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just that]. She has met authors, been given books, and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faith. Keep reading!true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Brexit. We hope you are not in despair at Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the countryMartin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us. Books are constant!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all the books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including Luke thought that [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog Punk Love Foucault by Mini Grey Gabe Riggs]]was an intense, for exampleemotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. Oh, what There was a silly, silly manlot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=May 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this monthSue loved Sandra Aragona's recommendations and a blast from lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diski, who [httpPriorities://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancerAmbassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] recently. She wrote a diary in the ''London Review of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was life as witty and acerbic as all her writinga diplomatic spouse. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[Cold Calling The Cossack by Russell MardellK J Lawrence|Cold CallingThe Cossack]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very humanas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She had quite a few questions for When the author Russell Mardell when he , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreStuart Burrell|summary=After she read Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Smart Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Joel MentmoreStuart Burrell|SmartTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againan inspiring, feel-good read. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieWes Stuart|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Inside of Me My Name is Sam by Hazel McHaffieWes Stuart|Inside of MeMy Name is Sam]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She he had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie Wes Stuart when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and how the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this monthHidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's releasesa good story with some valuable lessons.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 It was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - real pleasure to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year chat 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 initiativewriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Annie Ingram|summary=Author Quentin Bates Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she 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 RobinsonStephan Santiago|summary=Ani was impressed quietly moved by the world building in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Returning Home by C E RobinsonStephan Santiago|Lilith: Eden's Planetary PrincessReturning Home]] and knew that there was an exciting series were several points she wanted to come. She had quite a few questions for discuss with author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerTessa Buckley|summary=Jill thought that 's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Fox Eye Spy II by Anthony GardnerTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was were quite a lot to chat about few questions for Tessa when the author she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Saqib Noor|summary= Hi, hello Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a very happy February to all our readers. It's been doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a long slog but we are nearing winter's end doctor abroad]], touched and that's humbled by a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to man who has provided medical aid in some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And of 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 neediest parts of the great man's [http://wwwworld.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-She had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, toosee us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Johnny Ringwood|summary=Last year Rebecca Peter enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and ChaosCargoes & Capers: Slices The life and Morsels times of Tokyo Life a London Docklands man by Michael PronkoJohnny Ringwood|first bookCargoes & Capers]] with its memories of essays on Tokyo life in the East End and she was delighted to be able to review stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyolife around. She He had quite rather a few lot of questions for Michael when he Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachIsabella Davidson|summary=Stacey thought that Sue was grabbed by [[The Man Who Drew TrianglesBeta Mum: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Adventures in Alpha Land by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differentlyas 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 authors beta mummy when they she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lizzy Mumfrey|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you Sue was stunned by [[Fall Out by Lizzy Mumfrey]] and simply couldn't put the book down. She had a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by whole list of questions for the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingauthor when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo Driscoll|summary= WeSue thought that [[Seven Days with You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that it've seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten books. s more uplifting than you might expect from that description! Here they are, in alphabetical order by There was a lot to chat about when authorHugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Jill thought that Sue was very impressed by [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Spadge WhittakerMichael Pronko|The Last Train]] , a thriller set 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, braveTokyo. It's she had quite a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSfew questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Talks To David Windle|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like After reading [[Spudboy and Chip by David Windle]] Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a lot to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over talk about when the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone hereauthor popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight The Grumpface by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's FlightB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was ''FUN'' sweet, funny and that's not something she often says, so she vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women's Fiction 2015|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read and we think Jill thought 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 Confessions of 2015|summary= WeModern Women''ve tried to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents was both fun and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember...?'' conversations! It took 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 funny 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 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 occasionally bawdy to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by author. }}{{newfeature|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 tasteboot. 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 There 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'' chat 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 when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers 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 chat 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 authorus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeTormod V Burkey|summary=Sue Sean was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, when he read [[Prunes Ethics for Breakfast a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by John SearanckeTormod V Burkey|Prunes Ethics for Breakfasta Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] and she had quite . There was a few questions for John lot to chat about when he author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderMarilyn Bennett|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue's only problem with [[Celeste Three is Missing Granny with Benefits by Chris CalderMarilyn Bennett]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thrillerthat she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. She had quite a few questions for When the author when he popped in into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to see uschat about.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterKeren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary= Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefactsHi, 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|summary=It wasn't be happier for him. Ani loved until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[A Brief History of Seven Killings The Liar's Handbook by Marlon JamesKeren David|The Liar's Handbook]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all themes hit the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulouszeitgeist.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlist.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Linda Newbery Talks To Sandy HogarthBookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Rebecca enjoyed We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[The Glass Girl Until We Win by Sandy HogarthLinda Newbery|Until We Win]], an exploration a dramatized example of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalsSuffragist ideas. She had quite a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat 's been chatting to usabout the power of protest.
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