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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of late, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin The gap between sci-fi and there reality is a great deal of anger aboutnot so big anymore. Our hope, You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in this November newslettertechnology. For example, is to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness found don’t have one in reading for pleasure. Reading is the best escape today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag Towerstouch.

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 20165 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= For Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most part we've avoided important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the big names in our favourites this year: it's good efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.

|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction A Baker's Dozen of Books of 2016to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was 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 niche genre, but now itbaker's mainstream and we've seen dozen of books to give you some cracking books this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorbrilliant ideas.

|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162019|summary= There should be something for everyoneWe's tastes here: ve seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all great fun 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 we've presented them alphabetically here they are, in alphabetical order by author...

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= We've seen Writing a lot of biographies and autobiographies in 2016 and it hasnbook review isn't been easy to select just ten as our favouritesdifficult, you know, but here's what we finally settled on there are a few things you need to keep us in alphabetical order by authormind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoMelanie Martin|summary=Olivia thought that |summary=In [[Crooked Kingdom War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Leigh BardugoMelanie Martin|Crooked KingdomWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was all that Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could want from a book and more, so not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions read and was delighted when Leigh Bardugo popped in to Bookbag Towers the author agreed to chat to uswith her.

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= It's been a rich year for literary fiction Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order by authorthe wider country.

|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 20168 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= WeEver felt that you've got some old favourites and some new names in this year's selection of our favourites. Here they are - in alphabetical order by authorhit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.

|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Steven BurgauerBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|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 to discuss Where do you go when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Brave New World''?

|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we''safe'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her re constantly surprised at just how to have a wardrobe which works and which she lovesgood some self-published books are. When Numba, Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by 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 ask...

|category=listscomments|title=James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Seven great reads for One of the autumn - and wefinest storytellers you've read them all!never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the age of 58.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneMelissa Leet|summary=Jill loved Sue was impressed when she read [[The Darziods' Stone Landslide by Richard SmithMelissa Leet|The Darziods' StoneLandslide]] - by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a fast-paced teen adventure - and debut novel. She had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushroomsabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms by Gloria D Gonsalves]] and said that she'd be glad to read it to any Every child. She and the author had lots has a right to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towers.medical care

|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|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 didncould definitely make a flying car – but that't miss [Poetry Day]s not the hard part. Lots happenedThe hard part is, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on how do you make a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasnflying car that't shes super safe and quiet? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderful.'': Elon Musk

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaDaniel Peltz|summary=Luke Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was impressed when he read surprised by just how compelling she found [[Set Free The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Anthony BidulkaDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest in. He had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.

|category=commentslists|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of Pride the toughest jobs we did all year and Prejudice involved a great deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order 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...

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonChit Dubey|summary=Rebecca Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Taking in Water 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Pamela JohnsonChit Dubey]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnson's writing style put as it chimed with her in mind personal view of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsonlife. She had quite a few questions was delighted when the author Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news to start Melita Thomas tell us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only to them. We ''love'' the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have that Mary was a child who loves to read, you should look it out.true Renaissance Princess

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Ani enjoyed Peter thought that [[Words The Ten Golden Rules of Power: Volume 1 Leadership by Ritchie Valentine SmithElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Words The Ten Golden Rules of PowerLeadership]], was the first volume of best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smith. She had plenty of few questions for the author when he popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesGabe Riggs|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[Gliding With Black Swans Punk Love Foucault by S B CharlesGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a roller coaster of strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat lot to author S B Charles talk about when he Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Sandra Aragona|summary=ItSue loved Sandra Aragona's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel lightly-fictionalised [[The Green Door Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Christopher BowdenSandra Aragona|The Green Doorautobiography]], so she of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was delighted when a lot that she had the opportunity wanted to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for you to consider this month. So Sue was delighted when she 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 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[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]]as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She has met authors When the author, been given booksK J Lawrence, and now is about popped into Bookbag Towers to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jibchat to us, Faith. Keep readingSue had quite a few questions ready!

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised 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 Brexit. We hope you are not in despair at the apparent collapse Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various nonSetting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-reading related stresses currently engulfing the countrygood read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. Books are constant!

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= Let's get Luke enjoyed the snark out combination 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 compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth 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 well depicted moments of horror in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog My Name is Sam by Mini Grey Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]], and he had quite a few questions for example. Oh, what a silly, silly manauthor Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=May 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= Hi, hello Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this monthHidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's recommendations and a blast from the past that's worth revisitinggood story with some valuable lessons. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know.  We'd like to take It was a moment real pleasure to say goodbye chat to the fabulous Jenny Diski, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote a diary in the ''London Review of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jennywriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellAnnie Ingram|summary=Jill thought 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 [[Cold Calling Conversations with Kammie by Russell MardellAnnie Ingram|Cold Callingbook]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very human. She had quite There was a few questions for author Russell Mardell lot to talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreStephan Santiago|summary=After she read Ani was quietly moved by [[Smart Returning Home by Joel MentmoreStephan Santiago|SmartReturning Home]] Ani realised that and there were several points she would never be completely comfotable wanted to discuss with her mobile phone again. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieTessa Buckley|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Inside of Me Eye Spy II by Hazel McHaffieTessa Buckley|Inside of MeEye Spy II]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She had There were quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Saqib Noor|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, Sue laughed and how cried when she read [[Surgery on 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 Shoulders of Giants: Letters from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned doctor abroad by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose Saqib Noor|Surgery on the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - and reading was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a vicarious experience doctor abroad]], touched and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give humbled by a special commendation this year to one man who has provided medical aid in some of the shortlisted books in neediest parts of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards world. This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's She had quite a really positive initiativefew questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to see us.

|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Johnny Ringwood|summary=Author Quentin Bates Peter enjoyed [[Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by Johnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had rather a lot of questions when Johnny 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.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonIsabella Davidson|summary=Ani Sue was impressed grabbed by the world building in [[LilithThe Beta Mum: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Adventures in Alpha Land by C E RobinsonIsabella Davidson|LilithThe Beta Mum: Eden's Planetary PrincessAdventures in Alpha Land]] and knew that there was an exciting series to comeas 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 author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] beta mummy when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was stunned by [[Fox Fall Out by Anthony GardnerLizzy Mumfrey]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fansimply couldn't put the book down. She was impressed by the serious depiction had a whole list of questions for the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot to chat about author when the author she popped into Bookbag Towers.

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo Driscoll|summary= Hi, hello and Sue thought that [[Seven Days with You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a very happy February to all our readers. It's been a long slog quick but we are nearing winter's end surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as more uplifting than you'd might expect and inspirational, toofrom that description! There was a lot to chat about when author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about About ''The Last Train'Motions and Moments'|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Sue was very impressed 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 The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Michael Pronko|third bookThe Last Train]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on a thriller set in Tokyo. She she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachDavid Windle|summary=Stacey thought that After reading [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Spudboy and Chip by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachDavid Windle]] was Jill wants a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differentlypotato superhero. She had quite There was a few questions for lot to talk about when the authors when they author 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.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015|summary= We've seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten books. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally The Grumpface by Spadge WhittakerB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was sweet, funny and silly and, yes, bravevividly illustrated. It's She had quite a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=few questions for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015|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 we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone hereTowers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Confessions of Modern Women's Fiction 2015|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read was both fun 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 funny 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 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 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 occasionally bawdy to have read the earlier books 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 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 when Spadge 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.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary= Wewere very impressed by Linda Newbery're eagerly awaiting news s [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting to us about the winner power of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlistprotest.

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