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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Rough Passage The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to London: A Sea Captain's Talesee huge developments in technology. For example, a Novel by Robin Lloyd]] and intigued by the background to the story. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Robin popped into Bookbag Towerssmartphone 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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|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV Show5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=One Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Jim's favourite authors popped the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to chat helping to us about the screen version of [[Gone solve advanced problems by Michael Grant|Gone]]quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2014 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Hi, hello, and Are you running out of inspiration for what are you readingto do with the kids when they can't go out? Most importantly this month, we We'd like to say RIP Sue Townsend. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began ve come up with the teenager [[The Secret Diary 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 Blaira baker's third waydozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jim gave five stars to [[Bone Jack by Sara Crowe]] We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and thought it was classic fantasy at its finestthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. He We really couldn't wait when Sara popped narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in to chat to usalphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Cat Clarke AgainBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jim loved [[A Kiss In The Dark by Cat Clarke]] and he had quite Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few questions for Cat when she popped things you need to keep us in to see mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneMelanie Martin|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the |summary=In [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1War and Love: Sleuth on Skates A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Clementine Beauvais Melanie Martin|War and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade MysteriesLove: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] so he 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 delighted when the author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped in agreed to see uschat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Tess Sharpeimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Robert thought that [[Far From You by Tess Sharpe]] was very difficult Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to review without giving away too much of affect the plot publishing industry - but he had lots of questions ready when and the author popped in to see uswider country.
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|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sally's hoping Ever felt that she wonyou't need ve hit a stack of 'how to' books and that she'll be able to indulge herself brick wall with some excellent booksyour writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2014 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have Where do you go when you been reading? Children up move beyond classics like ''1984'' and down the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ ''Brave New 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. There's even a Horrible History in there. All these books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thing.?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Robert thinks that Choosing the Laura Marlin mysteries is one of the best series for tweens and younger teenstop ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. He was delighted when Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Lauren St John popped in to see us...
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|title=Fletcher Moss James Donald Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With AgeThe Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=When Fletcher Moss, author One 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 are the finest storytellers you? Guess what? We have exciting news to report! You'll remember that we chose our [[Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013| top ten self-published books]] of last year a couple of months ago. Well, now we can share our excitement that one of them has been picked up for a traditional publishing contract. How great is that? [[Burden ve never heard of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is a story about the men, women and children who died 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 September 2018 at the book if you enter our [[Burden age of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towers58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanMelissa Leet|summary=Linda loved Sue was impressed when she read [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? Landslide by Nikki SheehanMelissa Leet|Landslide]] but by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was Robert who won the competition to ask the a debut novel. She had quite a few questionsfor Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane Elson|summary=Jill and Robert both loved [[A Room Full of Chocolate by Jane Elson|A Room Full of Chocolate]]. Jill got Faiz Kermani talks to do the review, but Robert was at the front of the queue with the questions when Jane popped in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila Sales|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]] about how a sixth star. Unfortunately he couldnblue frog is helping Malawi't - but he could chat s vulnerable children to author Leila Sales when she popped 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 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]] live safe, healthy and he had quite a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2014 Newsletterhappy 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 the utmost admiration for indie authors who go it alone in what's a very tough market and each year we pick Choosing the top ten self-published books which stood out for us. These are we read in 2017 was one of the ones toughest jobs we loved in 2013did all year and involved a great deal of discussion...}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dom Conlon|summary=Sue had a lovely time reading Dom Conlon Here's [[I Am A Giant (Tiny the Giant) by Dom Conlon and Nicola Anderson|I Am A Giant]] and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale our final top ten in alphabetical order by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale]] and she was eager to chat to the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex Kovacs|summary=Sue was slightly unnerved by the prospect of interviewing an author whose protagonist interviews himself (after allowing a suitable time lapse between preparing the questions and answering them) in [[The Currency of Paper by Alex Kovacs|The Currency of Paper]], but the opportunity to chat to Alex Kovacs was not one to miss..
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowChit Dubey|summary=We thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[In Bloom 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Matthew Crow|In BloomChit Dubey]] was a highly-enjoyable, as it chimed with her personal view of life-affirming novel and with a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancer. Robert had quite a few questions for author Matthew Crow She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The InterviewKing's Pearl: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainHenry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest book, [[I Love Lucid by Mark Lingane|I Love Lucid]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedy. Ani wasn't about to disagree but she had Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a few questions for Mark when he popped into Bookbag Towers.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Robert Peter thought that [[Skulk The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Rosie BestElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plot. He was delighted few questions when Rosie popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithGabe Riggs|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[Time Trap Punk Love Foucault by Richard SmithGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a riproaring adventure strong voice and loved the real locations and the book's interactive websiteclear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions lot to talk about when the author Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2013 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Did you know that 2013 marks the 60th anniversary 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 ElmasSandra Aragona|summary=Sue was completely captivated by loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Room Beyond Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Stephanie ElmasSandra Aragona|autobiography]] and there of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was quite a lot that she wanted to talk ask about when Stephanie Sandra popped in to into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerK J Lawrence|summary=Robert Sue was impressed delighted when he she read [[The Gravity Between Us Cossack by Kristen ZimmerK J Lawrence|The Gravity Between UsCossack]] and delighted when as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author Kristen Zimmer , K J Lawrence, popped in for an interview.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 popped in to chat to us.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Tom Moorhouse Talks To Bookbag About Fantasy, Reality and Water Voles|summary=Anne loved The River Singers by Tom Moorhouse|The River Singers]] and we were delighted when Tom Moorhouse Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us about his favourite childhood books and how they've influenced him.
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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 about.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Simon Packham Talks To Bookbag About Going Back To School|summary=Simon Packham was surprised when he realisedhow much of his writing involved school. Now he realises that it was inevitableto us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Deborah 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 materialTowers. Read on for some recommendations. And don't forget that the [[Man Booker Prize 2013|Booker shortlist]] is out. Who will win? We have a sneaky feeling Eleanor Catton's [[The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton|The Luminaries]] will take it. We've reviewed the entire long list though - never let it be said we leave you wanting more!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David 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 us.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Jill's Top Ten YA novels of 2012|summary=2012 was a great year for YA fiction. Here are Jill's favourites. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about yours? }} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Mairi Kidd Talks To Bookbag About The Founding Of Barrington Stoke|summary=Here at into Bookbag Towers we love books and reading and it horrifys us that many children can't share that love because they suffer from dyslexia. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the founding of Barrington Stoke, MD Mairi Kidd popped in to tell us how it all began.
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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 [[You Don't Know Me by Sophia Bennett]] and they got chatting about books Sophia read when she was a teenager.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Keren David Talks To Siobhan Curham|summary=Robert thought that [[Shipwrecked by Siobhan Curham|Shipwrecked]] had brilliant charaterisation and a really interesting setting. He had a few questions when author Siobhan Curham popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. }} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2013 NewsletterAbout #alternativefacts|summary=Hi, hello and good reading to you. WeIt wasn'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 t until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Desmond Elliott Prize for Debut Fiction Published in the UK 2013Liar's Handbook by Keren David|Desmond Eilliott PrizeThe Liar's Handbook]] shortlist is out. It's for debut fiction published in with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the UK in 2013 title and we have reviewed all three booksthemes hit the zeitgeist. 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 Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About Mice and Tarantulas - the things we do for researchThe Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Jackie is terrified of spiders but with the boy-next-door, We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[:Category:Dougal TrumpUntil We Win by Linda Newbery|Dougal TrumpUntil We Win]] she's just written [[I'm Dougal Trump . a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. . Where She's My Tarantula? by Dougal Trump|a book been chatting to us about tarantulas]]the power of protest.
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