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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates by Clementine Beauvais The gap between sci-fi and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade Mysteries]] reality is not so he was delighted when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see ushuge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tess Sharpe5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Robert thought that [[Far From You by Tess Sharpe]] was very difficult to review without giving away too much Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the plot - but he had lots most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of questions ready when the author popped in simple, basic tasks to helping to see ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=commentslists|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island A Baker's Dozen of Booksto Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sally's hoping that she won't need a stack Are you running out of 'how inspiration for what todo with the kids when they can' books and that she'll be able to indulge herself with some excellent books. t go out? We're just wondering how sheve come up with a baker's going dozen of books to get them all there!give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? Children up We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and down they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day], which took place earlier this monthsame genres. We love World Book Day here at Bookbag Towers. Some fantastic titles by some fantastic authors were included really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year. There's Robert Muchamore, Lauren St Johntop ten consists of eleven books and here they are, David Melling. There's even a Horrible History in therealphabetical order by author. All these books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thing.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Lauren St JohnBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Robert thinks that the Laura Marlin mysteries is one of the best series for tweens and younger teensWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in mind. He was delighted when author Lauren St John popped in to see Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robert ParkerMelanie Martin|summary=Being from the other side of the Pennines, Sue|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's not renowned for her love testament of Manchesteranguish, but she was impressed by the way the city came across endurance and devotion in [[The Baby and the Brandy occupied Amsterdam by Robert ParkerMelanie Martin|The Baby War and the BrandyLove: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] the first book Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a planned new series by Robert Parkerhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions read and was delighted when the author popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With AgeFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=When Fletcher Moss, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to see us he had us spellbound when he told us that his obsession with age began when he was in his twentiesaffect the publishing industry - and the wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2014 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Hey! How are Ever felt that 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 ve hit a couple of months ago. Well, now we can share our excitement that one of them brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi 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 in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying to project their voices and protect their lives. 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 eight tips yo get you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towerswriting again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Nikki SheehanBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Linda loved [[Who Framed Klaris CliffWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Brave New World''? by Nikki Sheehan]] but it was Robert who won the competition to ask the questions.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ElsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Jill and Robert both loved [[A Room Full of Chocolate by Jane Elson|A Room Full of Chocolate]]. Jill got to do Choosing the review, but Robert top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at the front of the queue with the questions when Jane popped just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten in to see usalphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Leila SalesBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|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]] a sixth star. Unfortunately he couldnOne of the finest storytellers you't - but he could chat to author Leila Sales when she popped ve never heard of, who died in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom Avery|summary=Robert thought that [[My Brother'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 TowersSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne RindellMelissa Leet|summary=Robert Sue was completely blown away by impressed when she read [[The Other Typist Landslide by Suzanne RindellMelissa Leet|The Other TypistLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and he was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell Melissa when she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2014 NewsletterFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone at Bookbag Towers wishes 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 Every child has 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 right to you very soon.medical care
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About EavesdroppingA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue loved [[''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and she was fascinated when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdropping.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R CollinsDaniel Peltz|summary=Both Jill and Robert were impressed Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Love in Revolution The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by B R CollinsDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] but it . There was Robert who won the battle a lot to ask the questions chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20132017|summary=We've Choosing the utmost admiration for indie authors who go it alone top ten self-published books we read in what2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's a very tough market and each year we pick the our final top ten books which stood out for us. These are the ones we loved in 2013alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dom ConlonChit Dubey|summary=Sue had a lovely time reading Dom Conlon's was quietly impressed when she read [[I Am A Giant (Tiny the Giant) by Dom Conlon and Nicola Anderson|I Am A Giant]] 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale Meditation by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletail: A Tall TaleChit Dubey]] and she as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was eager to chat to the author 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 Alex KovacsHenry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Sue Melita Thomas tell us that Mary 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 [[The Currency of Paper by Alex Kovacs|The Currency of Paper]], but the opportunity to chat to Alex Kovacs was not one to miss.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=We Peter thought that [[In Bloom The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Matthew CrowElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|In BloomThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a highly-enjoyable, life-affirming novel the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and with a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancer. Robert had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for author Matthew Crow when he popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainGabe Riggs|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest book, Luke thought that [[I Punk Love Lucid Foucault by Mark Lingane|I Love LucidGabe Riggs]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedywas an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. Ani wasn't There was a lot to talk about to disagree but she had a few questions for Mark when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestSandra Aragona|summary=Robert thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Skulk Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Rosie BestSandra Aragona|autobiography]] was of life as a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plotdiplomatic spouse. He There was delighted a lot that she wanted to ask about when Rosie Sandra popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[Time Trap The Cossack by Richard SmithK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] was a riproaring adventure and loved as it restored her faith in the real locations and the book's interactive websitethriller genre. She had quite a few questions when 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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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 discourse.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie ElmasStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was completely captivated by found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Room Beyond Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stephanie ElmasStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and there was quite a lot an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to talk about know more when Stephanie Stuart popped in to into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerWes Stuart|summary=Robert was impressed when he read Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Gravity Between Us My Name is Sam by Kristen ZimmerWes Stuart|The Gravity Between UsMy Name is Sam]] and delighted he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when author Kristen Zimmer he popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana RandoneB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The House Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sebastiana RandoneB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was genre busting and she had quite a few questions for the author real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerAnnie Ingram|summary=Robert 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 [[The Gravity Between Us Conversations with Kammie by Kristen ZimmerAnnie Ingram|The Gravity Between Usbook]] and delighted . There was a lot to talk about when author Kristen Zimmer she popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerryStephan Santiago|summary=Robert thought that Julie Berry's exploration of the story of a voiceless girl Ani was worth reading. He had quite a few quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and there were several points she wanted to raise discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterTessa Buckley|summary=Sue thought that [[Canton Elegy: A FatherJill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's Letter of Sacrificemystery and family drama series, Survival Eye Spy Investigations and Love enjoyed [[Eye Spy II by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee and Howard WebsterTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]] was compelling and life-affirming reading. She had There were quite a few questions for co-author Howard WebsterTessa when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Angela YoungSaqib Noor|summary=Sue thought that laughed and cried when she read [[Speaking Surgery on the Shoulders of Love Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Angela YoungSaqib Noor|Speaking Surgery on the Shoulders of LoveGiants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] was one , touched and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the most compelling pictures neediest parts of mental illness which she'd readthe world. There was She had quite a lot to talk about few questions when author Angela Young Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenJohnny Ringwood|summary=Jill learned a great deal about Danes, about Americans and about herself when she read Peter enjoyed [[A Piece Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of Danish Happiness a London Docklands man by Sharmi AlbrechtsenJohnny Ringwood|A Piece of Danish HappinessCargoes & Capers]]with its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. She He had quite rather a few things to discuss with author Sharmi Albrechtsen lot of questions when she Johnny 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 LindnerIsabella Davidson|summary=Jill thought that Sue was grabbed by [[Hospice VoicesThe Beta Mum: Lessons for Living at the End of Life Adventures in Alpha Land by Eric LindnerIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] was touching, illuminating and upliftingas soon as she started reading. She was delighted when the decided to tackle author popped in to chat Isabella Davidson about what it means 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 be an alpha or a beta mummy 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 HarrisonLizzy Mumfrey|summary=It took Robert a long time to write his review of Sue was stunned by [[Debutantes: In Love Fall Out by Cora HarrisonLizzy Mumfrey]] because all he really wanted to say was and simply couldn''Oh wow, oh wow, I loved this t put the book and you need to go out and get it '''right now!''' '' down. When Cora She had a whole list of questions for the author 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 inevitable.
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|title=Marcus Sedgwick Talks To Bookbag About Co-inky-dinks
|summary=We were blown away by Marcus Sedgwick's [[She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick|She Is Not Invisible]] and we wondered what he wanted to chat to us about when he popped into Bookbag Towers. Well, it was Co-inky-dinks.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Deborah SchwartzHugo Driscoll|summary=Sue was hooked on thought that [[Woman on Top Seven Days with You by Deborah SchwartzHugo Driscoll|Woman on TopSeven Days With You]] from the first page was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and she had that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Deborah Schwartz when she Hugo Driscoll popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tony Robinson OBEMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Sue reads quite a lot of business books but was very few have such an engaging mix of satire and sage business advice as impressed by [[Freedom from Bosses Forever The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Tony Robinson OBEMichael Pronko|Freedom from Bosses ForeverThe Last Train]], a thriller set in Tokyo. It's mainly about Canadian businesswoman Leonora Soculitherz, but Sue she had quite a few questions for author Tony Robinson OBE when he popped in 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:Category:Michael Pronko|Booker shortlistMichael Pronko]] is out. Who will win? We have a sneaky feeling Eleanor Catton's [[The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton|The Luminaries]] will take itwhen he popped into Bookbag Towers. 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 CanningWindle|summary=Sue enjoyed After reading [[Out of the Clouds of Deceit Spudboy and Chip by David Canning|Out of the Clouds of DeceitWindle]] despite the fact that she doesn't usaully like reading military fictionJill wants a potato superhero. She and author David Canning had quite There was a lot to chat talk about when he the author popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Philippa GregoryB C R Fegan|summary=Robert has been blown away by Jill thought that [[Changeling The Grumpface by Philippa Gregory|Changeling]] B C R Fegan and [[Stormbringers by Philippa Gregory|StormbringersDaniela Frongia]] so he was delighted sweet, funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when author [[:Category:Philippa Gregory|Philippa Gregory]] he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bridget TylerSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Robert Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was blown away by [[Drummer Girl by Bridget Tyler]] both fun and it grabbed him from the first paragraphfunny to read and occasionally bawdy to boot. He had quite There was a few questions for the author lot to chat about when she Spadge popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=Mairi Kidd Talks To Bookbag About The Founding Of Barrington Stoke
|summary=Here at 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 us how it all began.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Candy HarperTormod V Burkey|summary=Robert Sean was ''seriously'' impressed when he read [[Have Ethics for a Little Faith Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Candy HarperTormod V Burkey|Have Ethics for a Little FaithFull World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] and he had plenty of questions for . There was a lot to chat about when author Candy Harper when she Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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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!
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|title=Emily Diamand Talks To Bookbag About how scary should it be?
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|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.
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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 PontMarilyn Bennett|summary=Before she started Sue's only problem with [[Remember to Breathe Granny with Benefits by Simon Pont|Remember to BreatheMarilyn Bennett]] Sue wondered if it was going to be the sort of book that she would enjoy, but she have loved it and had to spend more time with the characters. When the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a few questions for author Simon Pont when he popped in lot to see uschat about.
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|summary=Robert thought that [[One Seriously Messed-Up Weekend: In the Otherwise Un-Messed-Up Life of Jack Samsonite by Tom Clempson]] was rude and crude, but seriously funny and recommended reading - as long as you're not on public transport!
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|title=Dan Smith talks to Bookbag about Paper Movies
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|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 teenager.
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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!
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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 MezrichKeren David|Straight FlushThe Liar's Handbook]] was one of with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the rare exceptions. There were quite a few questions he wanted to ask Ben.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sophia Bennett|summary=When Robert reviewed [[You Don't Know Me by Sophia Bennett]] he couldn't bring himself to say too much about it in case he gave any spoilersand themes hit the zeitgeist. He did take the opportunity to chat to Sophia when she popped in to see us though!
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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.
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