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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Tess SharpeHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Robert thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that [[Far From You by Tess Sharpe]] was very difficult far back in time to review without giving away too much of see huge developments in technology. For example, the plot - smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but he had lots if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of questions ready when the author popped in to see ustouch.
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|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sally's hoping that she won't need a stack Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of 'how the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to' books and that she'll be able helping to indulge herself with some excellent bookssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2014 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have Are you been readingrunning out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? Children up and down the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day], which took place earlier this month. We love World Book Day here at Bookbag Towers. Some fantastic titles by some fantastic authors were included this year. There's Robert Muchamore, Lauren St John, David Melling. Thereve come up with a baker's even a Horrible History in there. All these dozen of books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thinggive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Robert thinks that We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the Laura Marlin mysteries is one choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the best series for tweens eleven books and younger teenshere they are, in alphabetical order by author.. He was delighted when author Lauren St John popped in to see us.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With Age5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=When Fletcher MossWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in to see us he had us spellbound when he told us that his obsession with age began when he was in his twenties.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hey! How but there are a few things you? Guess what? We have exciting news need 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 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 keep us in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying to project their voices and protect their livesmind. And it really is great. You can read our interview with Justin [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin Huggler|here]] and you can even win a copy of the book if you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towers Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanMelanie Martin|summary=Linda loved |summary=In [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Nikki SheehanMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] but it 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 not stop thinking about what she had read and was Robert who won delighted when the competition author agreed to ask the questionschat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Jane Elsonimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Jill and Robert both loved [[A Room Full of Chocolate by Jane Elson|A Room Full of Chocolate]]. Jill got Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to do affect the review, but Robert was at the front of publishing industry - and the queue with the questions when Jane popped in to see uswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila Sales8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Robert thought Ever felt that he should have been able to give [[This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your Life]] you've hit a sixth star. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he could chat to author Leila Sales when she popped in to see usbrick 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 Tom AveryBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Robert thought that [[My BrotherWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984's Shadow by Tom Avery|My Brother's Shadow]] was a well-written story about a young girl grieving for her older brother. He had quite a few questions for Tom Avery when he popped into Bookbag Towers. }} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne Rindell|summary=Robert was completely blown away by [[The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell|The Other Typist]] and he had quite a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in to see us.''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at Bookbag Towers wishes you the best 2014 you could possibly imagine. Health, wealth, happiness to you, and, of course, a just how good book or twosome self-published books are. We wanted to offer a wee thank you for reading Here's our ramblings every month and so we have instituted a monthly prize draw for all newsletter subscribersfinal top ten in alphabetical order by author.. If you are our first lucky winner, congratulations! You'll find an Amazon voucher winging its way to you very soon.
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan James Donald Talks To Bookbag About EavesdroppingThe Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Sue loved [[The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] and she was fascinated when One of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdroppingage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R CollinsMelissa Leet|summary=Both Jill and Robert were Sue was impressed by when she read [[Love in Revolution Landslide by B R CollinsMelissa Leet|Landslide]] but by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was Robert who won the battle to ask the a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when the author she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=We've the utmost admiration for indie authors who go it alone in what's Every child has a very tough market and each year we pick the ten books which stood out for us. These are the ones we loved in 2013...right to medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dom ConlonAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue had ''We could definitely make a lovely time reading Dom Conlonflying car – but that's [[I Am A Giant (Tiny not the Giant) by Dom Conlon hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and Nicola Anderson|I Am A Giant]] and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletailquiet?'': A Tall Tale]] and she was eager to chat to the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex KovacsDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was slightly unnerved surprised 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 just how compelling she found [[The Currency of Paper Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Alex KovacsDaniel Peltz|The Currency of PaperIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], but the opportunity . There was a lot to chat to Alex Kovacs was not one to missabout when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=We thought that [[In Bloom by Matthew Crow|In Bloom]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was a highly-enjoyable, life-affirming novel one of the toughest jobs we did all year and with involved a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancergreat deal of discussion. Robert had quite a few questions for Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Matthew Crow when he popped in to see us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainChit Dubey|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest book, Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[I Love Lucid 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Mark Lingane|I Love LucidChit Dubey]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedyas it chimed with her personal view of life. Ani wasn't about to disagree but she had a few questions for Mark She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The InterviewKing's Pearl: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestHenry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Robert thought Melita Thomas tell us that [[Skulk by Rosie Best]] Mary was a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plot. He was delighted when Rosie popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[Time Trap The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Richard SmithElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a riproaring adventure and loved the real locations best book on leadership he'd ever read and the bookhe couldn's interactive website. She had t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when the author popped into they came to 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 of the [http://www.thecwa.co.uk/ Crime Writers' 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 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 novel. [[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 discoursechat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie ElmasGabe Riggs|summary=Sue was completely captivated by Luke thought that [[The Room Beyond Punk Love Foucault by Stephanie ElmasGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and there visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was quite a lot to talk about when Stephanie Gabe popped in to into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerSandra Aragona|summary=Robert was impressed when he read Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Gravity Between Us Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Kristen ZimmerSandra Aragona|The Gravity Between Usautobiography]] and delighted of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when author Kristen Zimmer Sandra popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana RandoneK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[The House Cossack by Sebastiana RandoneK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] was as it restored her faith in the thriller genre busting and she had quite a few questions for . When the author when she , 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 Kristen ZimmerStuart Burrell|summary=Robert was impressed when he read Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Gravity Between Us Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Kristen ZimmerStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Gravity Between UsMax: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and delighted an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when author Kristen Zimmer Stuart popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerryWes Stuart|summary=Robert thought that Julie Berry's exploration Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of the story innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of a voiceless girl was worth reading. He horror in [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few points to raise questions for author Wes Stuart when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterB C R Fegan|summary=Sue thought that giggled like a child when she read [[Canton Elegy: A Father's Letter of Sacrifice, Survival Henry and Love the Hidden Treasure by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee B C R Fegan and Howard WebsterLenny Wen]] was compelling and life-affirming reading: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few questions for co-author Howard Websterreal 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 Angela YoungAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue thought that met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Speaking of Love Conversations with Kammie by Angela YoungAnnie Ingram|Speaking of Lovebook]] was one of the most compelling pictures of mental illness which she'd read. There was quite a lot to talk about when author Angela Young she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenStephan Santiago|summary=Jill learned a great deal about Danes, about Americans and about herself when she read Ani was quietly moved by [[A Piece of Danish Happiness Returning Home by Sharmi AlbrechtsenStephan Santiago|A Piece of Danish HappinessReturning Home]]. She had quite a few things and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Sharmi Albrechtsen Stephan Santiago 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 LindnerTessa Buckley|summary=Jill thought that [[Hospice Voices: Lessons for Living at the End of Life 's really taken by Eric Lindner]] was touching, illuminating author Tessa Buckley's mystery and uplifting. She was delighted when the author popped in to chat to us.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Tom Moorhouse Talks To Bookbag About Fantasyfamily drama series, Reality Eye Spy Investigations and Water Voles|summary=Anne loved The River Singers enjoyed [[Eye Spy II by Tom MoorhouseTessa Buckley|The River SingersEye Spy II]] and we . There were delighted quite a few questions for Tessa when Tom Moorhouse she 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 HarrisonSaqib Noor|summary=It took Robert a long time to write his review of Sue laughed and cried when she read [[DebutantesSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: In Love Letters from a doctor abroad by Cora HarrisonSaqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] because all he really wanted to say was ''Oh wow, oh wow, I loved this book touched and you need to go out and get it '''right now!''' '' When Cora humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. She had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped ito into Bookbag Towers they had lots to chat aboutsee us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Deborah SchwartzJohnny Ringwood|summary=Sue was hooked on Peter enjoyed [[Woman on Top Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by Deborah SchwartzJohnny Ringwood|Woman on TopCargoes & Capers]] from with its memories of life in the first page East End and she stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had more than rather a few lot of questions for author Deborah Schwartz when she Johnny popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tony Robinson OBEIsabella Davidson|summary=Sue reads quite a lot of business books but very few have such an engaging mix of satire and sage business advice as was grabbed by [[Freedom from Bosses Forever The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Tony Robinson OBEIsabella Davidson|Freedom from Bosses ForeverThe Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]]as soon as she started reading. It's mainly She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about Canadian businesswoman Leonora Soculitherz, but Sue had quite what it means to be an alpha or a few questions for author Tony Robinson OBE beta mummy when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David CanningLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Sue enjoyed was stunned by [[Fall Out of the Clouds of Deceit by David Canning|Out of the Clouds of DeceitLizzy Mumfrey]] despite the fact that she doesnand simply couldn't usaully like reading military fictionput the book down. She and author David Canning had quite a lot to chat about whole list of questions for the author when he she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Philippa GregoryHugo Driscoll|summary=Robert has been blown away by Sue thought that [[Changeling Seven Days with You by Philippa GregoryHugo Driscoll|ChangelingSeven Days With You]] was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and [[Stormbringers by Philippa Gregory|Stormbringers]] so he that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was delighted a lot to chat about when author [[:Category:Philippa Gregory|Philippa Gregory]] Hugo Driscoll popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bridget TylerMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Robert Sue was blown away very impressed by [[Drummer Girl The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Bridget TylerMichael Pronko|The Last Train]] and it grabbed him from the first paragraph, a thriller set in Tokyo. He she had quite a few questions for the author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when she he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Candy HarperDavid Windle|summary=Robert was ''seriously'' impressed when he read After reading [[Have a Little Faith Spudboy and Chip by Candy Harper|Have a Little FaithDavid Windle]] and he had plenty of questions for author Candy Harper when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usJill wants a potato superhero.}} {{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 There was a lot to Jane Austen being depicted on the £10 note? We like it! We also like the suggestions from Abe Books talk 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 author popped into 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 futureTowers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Simon PontB C R Fegan|summary=Before she started Jill thought that [[Remember to Breathe The Grumpface by Simon Pont|Remember to BreatheB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] Sue wondered if it was going to be the sort of book she would enjoysweet, but she loved it funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Simon Pont Bryce Fegan when he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom ClempsonSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Robert Jill thought that [[One Seriously Messed-Up Weekend: In the Otherwise Un-Messed-Up Life ''Confessions of Jack Samsonite by Tom Clempson]] Modern Women'' was rude both fun and crude, but seriously funny to read and recommended reading - as long as you're not on public transport!}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Dan Smith talks occasionally bawdy to Bookbag about Paper Movies|summary=Jill boot. There was mightily impressed by Dan Smith's debut novel for young people, [[My Friend the Enemy by Dan Smith|My Friend the Enemy]] and loved Dan's YouTube videos a lot to chat about it. Here, he tells when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about the making of...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rick YanceyTormod V Burkey|summary=Robert thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[The 5th Wave Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Rick YanceyTormod V Burkey|The 5th WaveEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] . There was tough, brutal and completely gripping and he was delighted a lot to chat about when author Rick Yancey Tormod V Burkey 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 CurhamMarilyn Bennett|summary=Robert thought that Sue's only problem with [[Shipwrecked Granny with Benefits by Siobhan Curham|ShipwreckedMarilyn Bennett]] had brilliant charaterisation and a really interesting settingwas that she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. He had a few questions when When the author Siobhan Curham popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot 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 heartabout. We defy you to read our review and fail to rush out and buy a copy!
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|title=Jackie Marchant Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Mice and Tarantulas - the things we do for researchAlternative Facts|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]].}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Keren David Talks To Ben MezrichBookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=Robert doesnIt wasn't often say that a until someone on Twitter tagged her book should have been longer, but [[Straight Flush The Liar's Handbook by Ben Mezrich|Straight Flush]] was one of the rare exceptions. There were quite a few questions he wanted to ask Ben.}} {{newfeatureKeren David|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sophia Bennett|summary=When Robert reviewed [[You DonLiar't Know Me by Sophia Bennetts Handbook]] he couldn't bring himself to say too much about it in case he gave any spoilers. He did take with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the opportunity to chat to Sophia when she popped in to see us though! }} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joe Craig|summary=Robert is a great fan of Joe Craig and he had a whole list of questions for him when he poppoed in to chat to usthemes hit the zeitgeist.
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|title=Simon Packham Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About ''Firewallers''The Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=One of the highlights of the first few months of 2013 for Robert was reading a new book We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[:Category:Simon PackhamUntil We Win by Linda Newbery|Simon PackhamUntil We Win]], one a dramatized example of the most consistently excellent YA contemporary authors writing todaySuffragist ideas. Firewallers is a fantastic read, so he was thrilled when Simon agreed She's been chatting to write a guest post for usabout the power of protest.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=The Desmond Elliott Prize for Debut Fiction Published in the UK 2013|summary=We've reviewed the shortlisted books!
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