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|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative FactsFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title gap between sci-fi and themes hit the zeitgeistreality is not so big anymore.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2017 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all? We don't want You don’t have to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don't concern us but because everyone is doing it and probably doing it much better than we could. But how could we ''not'' point out go that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, as we write, far back in [http://wwwtime to see huge developments in technology.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/24/george-orwell-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon's bestseller list]. Alternative facts are not facts. And thank For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if youdon’t have one in today’s society, George Orwell, for warning usyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Suffragist ideasthe most important technologies in human history. She's been chatting to us about It comes with so many benefits, from improving the power efficiency of protestsimple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published A Baker's Dozen of Books 2016to 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've come up with a baker's never an easy job picking our top ten self published dozen of books of any year, but 2016 was particularly difficult as we've seen to give you some exceptional booksbrilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charles D BlanchardTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Luke thought that [[KingdomWe's End by Charles D Blanchard]] was an adventurous take on a political thriller. It features rats but offers ve seen some facinating insights into cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the world of us humanssame genres. Luke had quite a few questions for We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author when he popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2017 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= HelloWriting a book review isn't difficult, helloyou know, hello! And but there are a very happy New Year to few things you all. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity need to every one of you. The world may well be heading to hell keep us in a handcart but we hope it finds a new direction this year and, even if it doesn't, all our readers find at least the small pleasures that make life worth living come their way. Have you seen the film of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Calls]]? It's lovely! As lovely as the book - and we rarely say that hereaboutsmind. The cast is super and the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If you haven't seen it yet, then you really should Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= If fiction|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's not your bag then wetestament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family've chosen some special non-fiction books for yous testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. As always theyIt're in alphabetical order by s a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the authoragreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= There have been some cracking books for teens Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and young adults this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorthe wider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 20168 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= WeEver felt that you've quite hit a range of books in our confident readers category - it stretches from the time that children are nicely reading on their own right through to the point where they're looking at books for teens. we think we've got something for everyone is this selection which is in alphabetical order by authorbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= WeWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''ve found some wondefful picture books this year and they#re all going to appeal to adults ''andBrave New World'' children. Here they are in alphabetical order by author.?
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|title=Top Ten Children's NonSelf-Fiction Published Books of 20162018|summary= We really struggled to pick just Choosing the top ten of the wonderful children's nonself-fiction published books which we read in 2018 was difficult as we've seen this year, but here they re constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are, . Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites and here they are One of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in alphabetical order by authorSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of late, hasn't Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it? Brexit has sent us all into was a spin and there is debut novel. She had quite a great deal of anger about. Our hope, in this November newsletter, is to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness found in reading few questions for pleasure. Reading is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= For the most part we've avoided the big names in our favourites this year: it's good Every child has a right to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order by author.medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was ''We could definitely make a niche genreflying car – but that's not the hard part. The hard part is, but now ithow do you make a flying car that's mainstream super safe and wequiet?''ve seen some cracking books this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by author.: Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= There should be something for everyoneSue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''s tastes here: theybuilding're all great fun and we've presented them alphabetically , but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. There was a lot to chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Self-Published Books 2017|summary= We've seen Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a lot great deal of biographies and autobiographies in 2016 and it hasndiscussion. Here't been easy to select just s our final top ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoChit Dubey|summary=Olivia thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Crooked Kingdom 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked KingdomChit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was all that she could want from a book and more, so she had quite a few questions delighted when Leigh Bardugo Chit Dubey popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= It's been Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a rich year for literary fiction and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order by author.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Science Fiction The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Fantasy Novels 2016Martin le Comte|summary= WePeter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he've got some old favourites d ever read and some new names in this yearhe couldn's selection of our favourites. Here t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they are - in alphabetical order by authorcame to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerGabe Riggs|summary=Ani Luke thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture Punk Love Foucault by Steven BurgauerGabe Riggs]] was personalan intense, inspiring & insightfulemotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few points lot to discuss talk about when Steven Burgauer Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonSandra Aragona|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe which works Ambassadress and which she loves. When Numba, author of [[The No Black Project Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Numba PinkertonSandra Aragona|The No Black Projectautobiography]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots of questions life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she wanted to askabout when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Seven great reads for Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the autumn - and we've read them allthriller genre. When the author, 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 Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneStuart Burrell|summary=Jill loved Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The DarziodsMax: One Man' Stone s Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Richard SmithStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The DarziodsMax: One Man' Stones Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel- a fast-paced teen adventure - and had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith good read. She wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsWes Stuart|summary=Jill Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms My Name is Sam by Gloria D GonsalvesWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and said that she'd be glad to read it to any child. She and the he had quite a few questions for author had lots to chat about Wes Stuart when Gloria he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope you didnHidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it't miss [Poetry Day]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on s a Saturday nightgood story with some valuable lessons. She It 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 wonderfula real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaAnnie Ingram|summary=Luke Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was impressed something of a relief when he read Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Set Free Conversations with Kammie by Anthony BidulkaAnnie Ingram|book]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest in. He had quite There was a few questions lot to talk about when the author she popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane Austen|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 chat to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austen.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonStephan Santiago|summary=Rebecca Ani was impressed when she read quietly moved by [[Taking in Water Returning Home by Pamela JohnsonStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] - and there were several points she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnson's writing style put her in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinson. She had quite a few questions wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how are 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 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 a child who loves to read, you should look it out.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithTessa Buckley|summary=Ani Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Words of Power: Volume 1 Eye Spy II by Ritchie Valentine SmithTessa Buckley|Words of PowerEye Spy II]], the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smith. She had plenty of There were quite a few questions for the author Tessa when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesSaqib Noor|summary=Jill thought that Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Gliding With Black Swans Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by S B CharlesSaqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] was , touched and humbled by a roller coaster man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. She had quite a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat to few questions when author S B Charles when he Saqib Noor popped in to chat into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Johnny Ringwood|summary=It's not long since Jill Peter enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel [[Cargoes & Capers: 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]].}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2016 Newsletter|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 life 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 times of 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!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised London Docklands man 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 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!}}{{newfeatureJohnny Ringwood|category=newsletters|title=June 2016 Newsletter|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 [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip ArdaghCargoes & Capers] 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 with its memories of life in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly man. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello East End and stories how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideasauthor, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can addJohnny Ringwood, do let us knowturned his life around. We'd like to take He had rather a moment lot of questions when Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers 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, Jennyus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellIsabella Davidson|summary=Jill thought that Sue was grabbed by [[Cold Calling The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Russell MardellIsabella Davidson|Cold CallingThe Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very humanas 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 Russell Mardell beta mummy when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreLizzy Mumfrey|summary=After she read Sue was stunned by [[Smart Fall Out by Joel Mentmore|SmartLizzy Mumfrey]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againand simply couldn't put the book down. She had quite a few whole list of questions for the author Joel Mentmore when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieHugo Driscoll|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from thought that [[Inside of Me Seven Days with You by Hazel McHaffieHugo Driscoll|Inside of MeSeven Days With You]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and her mother. that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! She had quite There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Hazel McHaffie when she Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, 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 month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy 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.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about Talks To Michael Pronko About ''Thin IceThe Last Train''|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Sue was very impressed by [[Thin Ice The Last Train (Officer GunnhildurDetective Hiroshi) by Quentin BatesMichael Pronko|Thin IceThe Last Train]], the seventh book a thriller set in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesTokyo. she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonDavid Windle|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in After reading [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Spudboy and Chip by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary PrincessDavid Windle]] and knew that there was an exciting series to comeJill wants a potato superhero. She had quite There was a few questions for lot to talk about when the author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox The Grumpface by Anthony GardnerB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was plot-focused sweet, funny and had twists to suit every thriller fanvividly illustrated. 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 author Bryce Fegan when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoJill thought that 's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels 'Confessions of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life Modern Women'' was both fun and she was delighted funny to be able read and occasionally bawdy to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyoboot. She had quite There was a few questions for Michael lot to chat about when he Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachTormod V Burkey|summary=Stacey thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: MagicianEthics for a Full World or, mystic or out of his mindCan Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for a thrillingFull World or, plotCan Animal-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differentlyLovers Save the World?]]. She had quite There was a few questions for the authors lot to chat about when they author Tormod V Burkey 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerMarilyn Bennett|summary=Jill thought that Sue's only problem with [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally Granny with Benefits by Spadge WhittakerMarilyn Bennett]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over was that she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. When the course of a year author popped into Bookbag Towers there was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's quite a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSlot to chat about.
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