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|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With AgeFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=When Fletcher Moss, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see us he had us spellbound when he told us that his obsession with age began when he was huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in his twentiestoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2014 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Hey! How are you? Guess what? We have exciting news to report! You'll remember that we chose our [[Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013| top ten self-published books]] of last year a couple of months ago. Well, now we can share our excitement that Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of them has been picked up for a traditional publishing contract. How great is that? [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is a story about the men, women and children most important technologies in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying to project their voices and protect their liveshuman history. And it really is great. You can read our interview It comes with Justin [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin Huggler|here]] and you can even win a copy of so many benefits, from improving the book if you enter our [[Burden efficiency of the Desert simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towersquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Linda loved [[Who Framed Klaris CliffAre you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? by Nikki Sheehan]] but it was Robert who won the competition We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to ask the questionsgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ElsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and Robert both loved [[A Room Full of Chocolate by Jane Elson|A Room Full of Chocolate]]they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. Jill got to do We really couldn't narrow the reviewchoice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, but Robert was at the front of the queue with the questions when Jane popped in to see usalphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Leila SalesBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give [[This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your Life]] Writing a sixth star. Unfortunately he couldnbook review isn't - difficult, you know, but he could chat there are a few things you need to author Leila Sales when she popped keep us in to see mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom AveryMelanie Martin|summary=Robert thought that |summary=In [[My BrotherWar and Love: A family's Shadow testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Tom AveryMelanie Martin|My BrotherWar and Love: A family's Shadowtestament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was a well-written story about Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a young girl grieving for her older brotherhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. He Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for Tom Avery read and was delighted when he popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne Rindellimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Robert was completely blown away by [[The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell|The Other Typist]] Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and he had quite a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in to see usthe wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2014 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone at Bookbag Towers wishes Ever felt that you the best 2014 you could possibly imagine. Health, wealth, happiness to you, and, of course, a good book or two. We wanted to offer a wee thank you for reading our ramblings every month and so we have instituted 've hit a monthly prize draw for all newsletter subscribers. If you are our first lucky winner, congratulations! You'll find an Amazon voucher winging its way to brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you very soonwriting again.
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About EavesdroppingThe Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Sue loved [[The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] and she was fascinated Where do you go when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdropping.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R Collins|summary=Both Jill you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and Robert were impressed by [[Love in Revolution by B R Collins]] but it was Robert who won the battle to ask the questions when the author popped in to see us.''Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20132018|summary=We've Choosing the utmost admiration for indie authors who go it alone top ten self-published books we read in what2018 was difficult as we's a very tough market and each year we pick the ten re constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books which stood out for usare. These are the ones we loved Here's our final top ten in 2013alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Dom ConlonBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Sue had a lovely time reading Dom ConlonOne of the finest storytellers you's [[I Am A Giant (Tiny ve never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the Giant) by Dom Conlon and Nicola Anderson|I Am A Giant]] and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale]] and she was eager to chat to the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex KovacsMelissa Leet|summary=Sue was slightly unnerved by the prospect of interviewing an author whose protagonist interviews himself (after allowing a suitable time lapse between preparing the questions and answering them) in impressed when she read [[The Currency of Paper Landslide by Alex KovacsMelissa Leet|The Currency of PaperLandslide]], but the opportunity by Melissa Leet and was surprised to chat to Alex Kovacs find that it was not one to missa debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Matthew Crowabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=We thought that [[In Bloom by Matthew Crow|In Bloom]] was a highly-enjoyable, life-affirming novel and with a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancer. Robert had quite Every child has a few questions for author Matthew Crow when he popped in right to see us.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest book, [[I Love Lucid by Mark Lingane|I Love Lucid]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedy. Ani wasn't about to disagree 'We could definitely make a flying car – but she had that's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a few questions for Mark when he popped into Bookbag Towers.flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestDaniel Peltz|summary=Robert thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Skulk The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Rosie BestDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plot. He There was delighted a lot to chat about when Rosie author Daniel Peltz popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Jill thought that [[Time Trap by Richard Smith]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was a riproaring adventure and loved one of the real locations toughest jobs we did all year and the book's interactive website. She had quite involved a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2013 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Did you know that 2013 marks the 60th anniversary great deal of the [http://wwwdiscussion.thecwa.co.uk/ Crime Writers Here' Association]? To celebrate, they held a poll to find the greatest crime writer, crime series and crime novel. The fantabulous [[The Grand Tour: Letters and photographs from the British Empire expedition s our final top ten in alphabetical order by Agatha Christie and Mathew Prichard (editor)|Agatha Christie]] topped the ratings for greatest writer with her novel ''The Murder of Roger Ackroyd'' as the greatest novelauthor. [[Eliminate the Impossible: An Examination of the World of Sherlock Holmes on Page and Screen by Alistair Duncan and Steve Emecz|Sherlock Holmes]] was the greatest series. No surprises then, but it shows how much Christie and Conan Doyle are a part of our national pride and discourse.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie ElmasChit Dubey|summary=Sue was completely captivated by quietly impressed when she read [[The Room Beyond 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Stephanie ElmasChit Dubey]] and there as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was quite a lot to talk about delighted when Stephanie Chit Dubey popped in to into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana RandoneElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[The House Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Sebastiana RandoneElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was genre busting the best book on leadership he'd ever read and she had he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions for the author when she popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerGabe Riggs|summary=Robert was impressed when he read Luke thought that [[The Gravity Between Us Punk Love Foucault by Kristen Zimmer|The Gravity Between UsGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and delighted visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a lot to talk about when author Kristen Zimmer Gabe popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerrySandra Aragona|summary=Robert thought that Julie BerrySue loved Sandra Aragona's exploration of lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the story Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a voiceless girl was worth readingdiplomatic spouse. He had quite There was a few points lot that she wanted to raise ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterK J Lawrence|summary=Sue thought that was delighted when she read [[Canton Elegy: A Father's Letter of Sacrifice, Survival and Love The Cossack by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee and Howard WebsterK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] was compelling and life-affirming readingas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions for co-author Howard Webster.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Angela YoungStuart Burrell|summary=Sue thought that found Start Burrell's book [[Speaking Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Love , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Angela YoungStuart Burrell|Speaking Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Love, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was one of the most compelling pictures of mental illness which she'd an inspiring, feel-good read. There was quite a lot She wanted to talk about know more when author Angela Young Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenWes Stuart|summary=Jill learned a great deal about Danes, about Americans Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and about herself when she read growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[A Piece of Danish Happiness My Name is Sam by Sharmi AlbrechtsenWes Stuart|A Piece of Danish HappinessMy Name is Sam]]. She and he had quite a few things to discuss with questions for author Sharmi Albrechtsen Wes Stuart when she he popped in to into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2013 Newsletter|summary= We wanted to talk a little bit about dyslexia this month. And in particular, about the way dyslexia affects potential readers, especially young readers. If you don't know much about this condition, you can find out more at the [http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ British Dyslexia Association] and [http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/ Dyslexia Action]. Dyslexic readers often struggle with books: they have problems with fonts, text size, background colours, vocabulary and all sorts of other things. We at Bookbag want parents to be able chat to find reading that will suit dyslexic children and so we have a dedicated category for [[:Category:Dyslexia Friendly|dyslexia friendly]] books. You'll find stories by great writers there: Anthony McGowan, Michael Morpurgo, Darren Shan, Tom Palmer, Meg Rosoff, Eoin Colfer and many moreus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Eric LindnerB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Hospice Voices: Lessons for Living at Henry and the End of Life Hidden Treasure by Eric LindnerB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was touching, illuminating and uplifting: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. She It was delighted when the author popped in a real pleasure to chat to us.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Tom Moorhouse Talks To Bookbag About Fantasy, Reality and Water Voles|summary=Anne loved The River Singers by Tom Moorhouse|The River Singers]] and we were delighted writer B C R Fegan when Tom Moorhouse he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about his favourite childhood books and how they've influenced him.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cora HarrisonAnnie Ingram|summary=It took Robert Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a long time to write his review of relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Debutantes: In Love Conversations with Kammie by Cora HarrisonAnnie Ingram|book]] because all he really wanted to say . There was ''Oh wow, oh wow, I loved this book and you need a lot to go out and get it '''right now!''' '' When Cora talk about when she popped ito into Bookbag Towers they had lots to chat about.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Simon Packham Talks To Bookbag About Going Back To School|summary=Simon Packham was surprised when he realisedhow much of his writing involved school. Now he realises that it was inevitableto us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Deborah SchwartzStephan Santiago|summary=Sue Ani was hooked on quietly moved by [[Woman on Top Returning Home by Deborah SchwartzStephan Santiago|Woman on TopReturning Home]] from the first page and there were several points she had more than a few questions for wanted to discuss with author Deborah Schwartz Stephan Santiago when she he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tony Robinson OBETessa Buckley|summary=Sue reads quite a lot of business books but very few have such an engaging mix of satire Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and sage business advice as enjoyed [[Freedom from Bosses Forever Eye Spy II by Tony Robinson OBETessa Buckley|Freedom from Bosses ForeverEye Spy II]]. It's mainly about Canadian businesswoman Leonora Soculitherz, but Sue had There were quite a few questions for author Tony Robinson OBE Tessa when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2013 Newsletter|summary=Hi there. How is everything your way? Good, we hope. Summer is over. The children are going back to school. Jill's oldest son is heading off to university, as is Bookbag reviewer Nigethan. We hope all goes well for them both - and Jill hasn't shed a single tear at the loss of her oldest, honest! As the evenings begin to draw in, you may be in need of some satisfying reading material. Read on for some recommendations. And don't forget that the [[Man Booker Prize 2013|Booker shortlist]] is out. Who will win? We have a sneaky feeling Eleanor Catton's [[The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton|The Luminaries]] will take it. We've reviewed the entire long list though - never let it be said we leave you wanting more!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David CanningSaqib Noor|summary=Sue enjoyed laughed and cried when she read [[Out of Surgery on the Clouds Shoulders of Deceit Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by David CanningSaqib Noor|Out of Surgery on the Clouds Shoulders of DeceitGiants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] despite , touched and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the fact that she doesn't usaully like reading military fictionneediest parts of the world. She and author David Canning had quite a lot to chat about few questions when he author Saqib Noor popped in into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Philippa GregoryJohnny Ringwood|summary=Robert has been blown away by Peter enjoyed [[Changeling Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by Philippa GregoryJohnny Ringwood|ChangelingCargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and [[Stormbringers by Philippa Gregory|Stormbringers]] so he was delighted stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had rather a lot of questions when author [[:Category:Philippa Gregory|Philippa Gregory]] Johnny popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bridget TylerIsabella Davidson|summary=Robert Sue was blown away grabbed by [[Drummer Girl The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Bridget TylerIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] and it grabbed him from the first paragraphas soon as she started reading. He had quite She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions for the author beta mummy when she popped in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Jill's Top Ten YA novels of 2012|summary=2012 was a great year for YA fiction. Here are Jill's favourites. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about yours? }} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Mairi Kidd Talks To Bookbag About The Founding Of Barrington Stoke|summary=Here at into Bookbag Towers we love books and reading and it horrifys us that many children can't share that love because they suffer from dyslexia. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the founding of Barrington Stoke, MD Mairi Kidd popped in to tell chat to us how it all began.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Candy HarperLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Robert Sue was ''seriously'' impressed when he read stunned by [[Have a Little Faith Fall Out by Candy Harper|Have a Little FaithLizzy Mumfrey]] and he simply couldn't put the book down. She had plenty a whole list of questions for the author Candy Harper when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2013 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Enjoying the summer? Looking for books to read while you're on holiday? Looking for books for the children to read while they're on holiday? Look no further. We'll give you our picks of the month and more. What do you think to Jane Austen being depicted on the £10 note? We like it! We also like the suggestions from Abe Books about other authors and other currencies. Take a look at their ideas and see what you think! }} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Emily Diamand Talks To Bookbag About how scary should it be?|summary=We loved Emily Diamand's [[Ways To See a Ghost by Emily Diamand|Ways To See a Ghost]] and when we plucked up the courage to peep out from under the covers we were fascinated to hear what Emily had to say about how scary children's fiction should be.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Jillian Larkin Talks To Bookbag About The Flappers|summary=Robert was very impressed by ''The Flappers'', but he was keen to find out how Jillian Larkin felt about the series and what she had planned for the future.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2013 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, how are you? We have exciting news! Bookbag reviewer Robin Stevens has signed a deal with Random House for three books about a children's detective agency. Hooray! Robin has a day job working for Orion Children's Books. She writes [[:Category:Reviewed by Robin Stevens|reviews]] for us and an interesting [http://redbreastedbird.blogspot.co.uk/ blog]. And she writes novels too! What a woman. Where does she find the time? Seriously - congratulations to Robin. The deal is richly deserved.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Simon PontHugo Driscoll|summary=Before she started Sue thought that [[Remember to Breathe Seven Days with You by Simon PontHugo Driscoll|Remember to BreatheSeven Days With You]] Sue wondered if it was going to be the sort of book she would enjoy, a quick but she loved surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that it and had quite 's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Simon Pont when he Hugo Driscoll popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom ClempsonMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Robert thought that Sue was very impressed by [[One Seriously Messed-Up Weekend: In the Otherwise Un-Messed-Up Life of Jack Samsonite The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Tom ClempsonMichael Pronko|The Last Train]] was rude and crude, but seriously funny and recommended reading - as long as you're not on public transport!}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Dan Smith talks to Bookbag about Paper Movies|summary=Jill was mightily impressed by Dan Smith's debut novel a thriller set in Tokyo. she had quite a few questions for young people, author [[My Friend the Enemy by Dan Smith:Category:Michael Pronko|My Friend the EnemyMichael Pronko]] and loved Dan's YouTube videos about it. Here, when he tells us about the making of..popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rick YanceyDavid Windle|summary=Robert thought that After reading [[The 5th Wave Spudboy and Chip by Rick Yancey|The 5th WaveDavid Windle]] Jill wants a potato superhero. There was tough, brutal and completely gripping and he was delighted a lot to talk about when the author Rick Yancey popped in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Sophia Bennett Talks To into Bookbag About Books She Loved When She Was A Teenager|summary=Robert was blown away when he read [[You Don't Know Me by Sophia Bennett]] and they got chatting about books Sophia read when she was a teenagerTowers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Siobhan CurhamB C R Fegan|summary=Robert Jill thought that [[Shipwrecked The Grumpface by Siobhan Curham|ShipwreckedB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] had brilliant charaterisation was sweet, funny and a really interesting settingvividly illustrated. He She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when author Siobhan Curham he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. }} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2013 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and good reading to you. We'd just like to say a sad goodbye to Iain Banks, who died this month, long before his time. He was two brilliant authors, and we will miss him. The [[The Desmond Elliott Prize for Debut Fiction Published in the UK 2013|Desmond Eilliott Prize]] shortlist is out. It's for debut fiction published in the UK in 2013 and we have reviewed all three books. Take a look. You should read all three - of course! - but [[The Panopticon by Jenni Fagan]] has a special place in a corner of Bookbag's heart. We defy you to read our review and fail to rush out and buy a copy!}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Jackie Marchant Talks To Bookbag About Mice and Tarantulas - the things we do for research|summary=Jackie is terrified of spiders but with the boy-next-door, [[:Category:Dougal Trump|Dougal Trump]] she's just written [[I'm Dougal Trump . . . Where's My Tarantula? by Dougal Trump|a book about tarantulas]].
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ben MezrichSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Robert doesnJill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women''t often say that a book should have been longer, but [[Straight Flush by Ben Mezrich|Straight Flush]] was one of the rare exceptionsboth fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to boot. There were quite was a few questions he wanted lot to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask Benus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sophia BennettTormod V Burkey|summary=When Robert reviewed Sean was impressed when he read [[You Don't Know Me Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Sophia BennettTormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] he couldn't bring himself to say too much about it in case he gave any spoilers. He did take the opportunity There was a lot to chat to Sophia about when she author Tormod V Burkey popped in to see us though! into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joe CraigMarilyn Bennett|summary=Robert is Sue's only problem with [[Granny with Benefits by Marilyn Bennett]] was that she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. When the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a great fan of Joe Craig and he had a whole list of questions for him when he poppoed in lot to chat to usabout.
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|title=Simon Packham Keren David Talks To Bookbag About ''Firewallers''Alternative Facts|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=One of the highlights of the first few months of 2013 for Robert was reading a new It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book by [[:Category:Simon PackhamThe Liar's Handbook by Keren David|Simon PackhamThe Liar's Handbook]], one of with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and themes hit the most consistently excellent YA contemporary authors writing today. Firewallers is a fantastic read, so he was thrilled when Simon agreed to write a guest post for uszeitgeist.
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