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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2014 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Hi, hello, The gap between sci-fi and what are you reading? Most importantly this month, we'd like reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to say RIP Sue Townsendsee huge developments in technology. Her creationFor example, Adrian Molethe smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, began with the teenager [[The Secret Diary but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend|navigating adolescence]] in Thatcher’s Britain and followed him [[Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years by Sue Townsend|struggling into middle age]] during Tony Blair's third waytouch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara Crowe5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jim gave five stars to [[Bone Jack by Sara Crowe]] and thought it was classic fantasy at its finestArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. He really couldn't wait when Sara popped in It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to chat helping to ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jim loved [[A Kiss In The Dark by Cat Clarke]] and he had quite a few questions Are you running out of inspiration for Cat what to do with the kids when she popped in they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to see usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jim canWe'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 stop talking about narrow the [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates by Clementine Beauvais and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade Mysteries]] choice down any further - so he was delighted when author Clementine Beauvais this year's top ten consists of eleven books and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped here they are, in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tess Sharpe|summary=Robert thought that [[Far From You alphabetical order by Tess Sharpe]] was very difficult to review without giving away too much of the plot - but he had lots of questions ready when the author popped in to see us...
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|title=Sally Green Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Sally's hoping that she wonWriting a book review isn't need a stack of 'how to' books and that she'll be able to indulge herself with some excellent books. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=March 2014 Newsletter|summary= Greetingsdifficult, fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? Children up and down the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day]know, 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. There's even but there are a Horrible History few things you need to keep us in theremind. All these books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thing Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnMelanie Martin|summary=Robert thinks that the Laura Marlin mysteries is one |summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of the best series for tweens anguish, endurance and younger teensdevotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. He Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author Lauren St John popped in agreed to see uschat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Robert Parkerimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Being from Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the other side of the Pennines, Sue's not renowned for her love of Manchester, but she was impressed by the way the city came across in [[The Baby and the Brandy by Robert Parker|The Baby publishing industry - and the Brandy]] the first book in a planned new series by Robert Parker. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towerswider country.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With Age8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=When Fletcher Moss, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in to see us he had us spellbound when he told us Ever felt that his obsession you've hit a brick wall with age began when he was in his twentiesyour writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2014 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Hey! How are Where do you go when you? Guess what? We have exciting news to report! Youmove beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Brave New World''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 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 you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Linda loved [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by Nikki Sheehan]] but it was Robert who won the competition to ask the questionsauthor...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Jane ElsonBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jill and Robert both loved [[A Room Full One of Chocolate by Jane Elson|A Room Full the finest storytellers you've never heard of Chocolate]]. Jill got to do the review, but Robert was who died in September 2018 at the front age of the queue with the questions when Jane popped in to see us58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila SalesMelissa Leet|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give Sue was impressed when she read [[This Song Will Save Your Life Landslide by Leila SalesMelissa Leet|This Song Will Save Your LifeLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a sixth stardebut novel. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he could chat to author Leila Sales She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Tom Averyabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Robert thought that [[My Brother's Shadow by Tom Avery|My Brother's Shadow]] was a well-written story about Every child has a young girl grieving for her older brother. He had quite a few questions for Tom Avery when he popped into Bookbag Towers. right to 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana RandoneStuart Burrell|summary=Jill thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The House Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Sebastiana RandoneStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was genre busting and she had quite a few questions for the author an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when she Stuart popped 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 Julie BerryB C R Fegan|summary=Robert thought that Julie BerrySue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's exploration of the a good story of a voiceless girl was worth readingwith some valuable lessons. He had quite It was a few points real pleasure to raise chat to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterAnnie Ingram|summary=Sue thought Very few people believe that [[Canton Elegy: A Father's Letter dogs can talk so it was something of Sacrificea relief when Sue met author, Survival Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and Love has shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee and Howard WebsterAnnie Ingram|book]] was compelling and life-affirming reading. She had quite There was a few questions for co-author Howard Websterlot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Angela YoungStephan Santiago|summary=Sue thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Speaking of Love Returning Home by Angela YoungStephan Santiago|Speaking of LoveReturning Home]] was one of the most compelling pictures of mental illness which and there were several points she'd read. There was quite a lot wanted to talk about discuss with author Stephan Santiago when author Angela Young he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenTessa Buckley|summary=Jill learned a great deal about Danes's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, about Americans Eye Spy Investigations and about herself when she read enjoyed [[A Piece of Danish Happiness Eye Spy II by Sharmi AlbrechtsenTessa Buckley|A Piece of Danish HappinessEye Spy II]]. She had There were quite a few things to discuss with author Sharmi Albrechtsen questions for Tessa when she 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 LindnerSaqib Noor|summary=Jill thought that Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Hospice VoicesSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Lessons for Living at Letters from a doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the End Shoulders of Life by Eric LindnerGiants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] was touching, illuminating touched and upliftinghumbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. She was delighted had quite a few questions when the author Saqib Noor popped in to chat into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cora HarrisonJohnny Ringwood|summary=It took Robert a long time to write his review of Peter enjoyed [[DebutantesCargoes & Capers: In Love The life and times of a London Docklands man by Cora HarrisonJohnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] because all he really wanted to say was ''Oh wowwith its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author, oh wowJohnny Ringwood, I loved this book and you need to go out and get it '''right now!''' '' turned his life around. When Cora He had rather a lot of questions when Johnny popped ito into Bookbag Towers they had lots to chat aboutto us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Deborah SchwartzIsabella Davidson|summary=Sue was hooked on grabbed by [[Woman on Top The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Deborah SchwartzIsabella Davidson|Woman on TopThe Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] from the first page and as soon as she had more than started reading. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions for author Deborah Schwartz beta mummy when she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tony Robinson OBELizzy Mumfrey|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 stunned by [[Freedom from Bosses Forever Fall Out by Tony Robinson OBE|Freedom from Bosses ForeverLizzy Mumfrey]]and simply couldn't put the book down. It's mainly about Canadian businesswoman Leonora Soculitherz, but Sue She had quite a few whole list of questions for the author Tony Robinson OBE when he she 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 into 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!}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Man Booker Prize 2013|summary=The longlist was announced on 23 July. The shortlist is in the diary for 10 September and the winner will be announced on 15 OctoberTowers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David CanningHugo Driscoll|summary=Sue enjoyed thought that [[Out of the Clouds of Deceit Seven Days with You by David CanningHugo Driscoll|Out of the Clouds of DeceitSeven Days With You]] despite the fact was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that she doesnit't usaully like reading military fiction. s more uplifting than you might expect from that description! She and author David Canning had quite There was a lot to chat about when he author Hugo Driscoll popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Philippa GregoryMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Robert has been blown away Sue was very impressed by [[Changeling The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Philippa GregoryMichael Pronko|ChangelingThe Last Train]] and [[Stormbringers by Philippa Gregory|Stormbringers]] so he was delighted when , a thriller set in Tokyo. she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Philippa GregoryMichael Pronko|Philippa GregoryMichael Pronko]] when he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bridget TylerDavid Windle|summary=Robert was blown away by After reading [[Drummer Girl Spudboy and Chip by Bridget TylerDavid Windle]] and it grabbed him from the first paragraphJill wants a potato superhero. He had quite There was a few questions for lot to talk about when the author when she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Candy HarperB C R Fegan|summary=Robert was ''seriously'' impressed when he read Jill thought that [[Have a Little Faith The Grumpface by Candy Harper|Have a Little FaithB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was sweet, funny and he vividly illustrated. She had plenty of quite a few questions for author Candy Harper Bryce Fegan when she he 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 PontSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Before she started [[Remember Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was both fun and funny to Breathe by Simon Pont|Remember read and occasionally bawdy to Breathe]] Sue wondered if it boot. There was going a lot to be the sort of book she would enjoy, but she loved it and had quite a few questions for author Simon Pont chat about when he Spadge popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom ClempsonTormod V Burkey|summary=Robert thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[One Seriously MessedEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Up Weekend: In Lovers Save the Otherwise Un-Messed-Up Life of Jack Samsonite World? by Tom Clempson]] was rude and crude, but seriously funny and recommended reading - as long as you're not on public transport!}} {{newfeature|category=commentsTormod V Burkey|title=Dan Smith talks to Bookbag about Paper Movies|summary=Jill was mightily impressed by Dan Smith's debut novel Ethics for young peoplea Full World or, [[My Friend Can Animal-Lovers Save the Enemy by Dan Smith|My Friend the EnemyWorld?]] and loved Dan's YouTube videos about it. Here, he tells us There was a lot to chat about the making of..when author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rick YanceyMarilyn Bennett|summary=Robert thought that Sue's only problem with [[The 5th Wave Granny with Benefits by Rick Yancey|The 5th WaveMarilyn Bennett]] was tough, brutal and completely gripping and he was delighted when that she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. When the author Rick Yancey popped in into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to see uschat about.
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|title=Sophia Bennett Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Books She Loved When She Was A TeenagerAlternative Facts|summary=Robert was blown away when he read Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[You DonThe Liar't Know Me s Handbook by Sophia BennettKeren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and they got chatting about books Sophia read when she was a teenagerthemes hit the zeitgeist.
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|title=Jackie Marchant Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About Mice and Tarantulas - the things we do for researchThe Power Of Protest|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 Linda Newbery Talks To Ben MezrichBookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Robert doesnWe were very impressed by Linda Newbery't often say that a book should have been longer, but s [[Straight Flush Until We Win by Ben MezrichLinda Newbery|Straight FlushUntil We Win]] was one a dramatized example of the rare exceptionsSuffragist ideas. 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 DonShe't Know Me by Sophia Bennett]] he couldn't bring himself s been chatting to say too much us about it in case he gave any spoilersthe power of protest. He did take the opportunity to chat to Sophia when she popped in to see us though!
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