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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well The gap between sci-fi and that winter reality is slowly seeping from your bonesnot so big anymore. This last month has brought sad newsYou don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. Sir Terry PratchettFor example, creator of Discworld and advocate of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation the smartphone has died]. Lovely Sir Terrybeen around for over 10 years now, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, if you don’t have one in persontoday’s society, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without himyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2015 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Hi, hello, and how Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hopemost important technologies in human history. As everIt comes with so many benefits, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for from improving the film adaptation efficiency of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It's a polarising volumesimple, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting basic tasks to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film helping to the booksolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Rebecca thought that [[The Virtuoso by Virginia Burges|The Virtuoso]] was a sensitive portrayal Are you running out of a life in transition. inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? She had quite We've come up with a few questions when author Virginia Burges popped into Bookbag Towersbaker's dozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're allbooks which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McClea|summary=Sue thought that [[A Word Glittering with Spikes We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction Readers5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Leonce Gaiter is Writing a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimesbook review isn't difficult, NYT Magazineyou know, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novelsbut there are a few things you need to keep us in mind. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksMelanie Martin|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' |summary=In [[War and Love: A Reverie family's testament of Brothers anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by R D ShanksMelanie Martin|War and Love: A Reverie family's testament of Brothersanguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] and 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 quite a few questions read and was delighted when the author popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We have Framing the most wonderful book story for you this month. For the last three yearsBrexit narrative: immigration, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in myths and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, the artist has spoken in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story.}}{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji public perception|summary=Sue was moved when she read [[God Tells Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love publishing industry - and Forgiveness by Femi Bolaji|God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] and there were was quite a bit to chat about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towerswider country.
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|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the Spirits8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits]] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about itEver felt that you've hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Alan KennedyBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jill thought that [[Lucy by Alan Kennedy|Lucy]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towers.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book Choosing the top ten self- on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she published books we read in 2018 was enthused to write a book difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self- until she realised that she was one of the few people who didnpublished books are. Here't have a book inside her - but there was still a lot to talk about when s our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2014 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Hi, hello and how are One of the finest storytellers you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world 've never heard of books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties , who died in with the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We September 2018 at Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekindage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouMelissa Leet|summary=Sue enjoyed was impressed when she read [[Black Greek Coffee Landslide by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouMelissa Leet|Black Greek CoffeeLandslide]], by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when Konstantina she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have you been reading? There'We could definitely make a flying car – but that's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choicenot the hard part. Read on for some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. HoweverThe hard part is, how do you donmake a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'t have to wait until the end of the month to find out which books we're enjoying. You can always follow us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of the books we liked every single day. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh Russell|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) by Leigh Russell|Race to Death]] and he had quite a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towers.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue thought that wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Snug The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Matthew TreeDaniel Peltz|SnugThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] . There was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking lot to chat about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree author Daniel Peltz popped ino into Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the author.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hi, hello and Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we hope did all is well with you. Summer, what we had year and involved a great deal of it, is overdiscussion. And it Here's time for the autumn books release rushour final top ten in alphabetical order by author. There's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[The Leopard of Dramoor 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by P De V HencherChit Dubey]] had an intricate and interesting plot as it chimed with a vivid sense her personal view of time and placelife. She had a few questions for the author was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Melita Thomas Talks To Ed Straw|summary=JillBookbag About The King's not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy [[Stand Pearl: Henry VIII and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government by Ed Straw]]. She had quite a few questions for Ed when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2014 Newsletterhis Daughter Mary|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasn't it? Sometimes, it makes you feel utterly hopeless. We don't have any answers here at Bookbag but we do wish peace for all people in every country and we hope Melita Thomas tell us that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words of the proverb, to walk Mary was a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see the world through someone else's eyes, to put ourselves in someone else's place. They can be distractions but they can also be tools of comings-together. And it's in that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletter. true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and waved a curtsy when Martin le Comte|The Queen Ten Golden Rules of Twitter made 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 royal visit few questions when they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundGabe Riggs|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book Luke thought that [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! Punk Love Foucault by Kim Staflund|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that she was tempted to give it illuminates and educates with a go - strong voice and she hasn't even written a bookclear, capable prose. When Kim There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us she had a few questions to ask.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessSandra Aragona|summary=Jill thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Doing It by Melvin Burgess]] was a funny and truthful peek into Sorting the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film Priorities: Ambassadress and Comic Con. Curated Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie BlackmanSandra Aragona|Noble Conflictautobiography]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was life as a staggering successdiplomatic spouse. Our man Jim There was there and had a wonderful time. If you want lot that she wanted to read more ask about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To when Sandra popped into Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekend. Let's hope it all happens again next year!}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical Fiction|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and a satisfying novel that's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent in its companyTowers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainK J Lawrence|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into [[Jam Tomorrow by Lorraine Jenkin]]. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine was delighted when she popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including read [[Noble Conflict The Cossack by Malorie BlackmanK J Lawrence|Noble ConflictThe Cossack]], and organised with as it restored her faith in the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of thriller genre. When the top YA publishers aroundauthor, the eventK J Lawrence, held in Earls' Court 2popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, was Sue had quite a staggering success.few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was blown away when she read found Start Burrell's book [[Stalemate Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Alan HamiltonStuart Burrell|StalemateTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the warsfeel-good read. Even knowing how it ''had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she had a lot She wanted to ask author Alan Hamilton know more when he Stuart popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanWes Stuart|summary=Jill thought that 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 Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake My Name is Sam by N S BlackmanWes Stuart|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeMy Name is Sam]] was a super-fun adventure and she he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when author N S Blackman he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High and Dry]] particularly because it was very different to her last novel. Sarah chatted to us about the books.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hello there! We're writing this in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit of football at .Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish about it. If you're the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio mad. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The Launch|summary=Jim went chat to the launch of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenen]]. We insisted that he tell us all about it.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellB C R Fegan|summary=Sue was impressed by giggled like a child when she read [[Vortex Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Matt CarrellB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] and the opportunity : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a real pleasure to chat to ask the author a few questions writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to miss.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott Beaven's coming Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of age a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Riccarton Junction: 1 Conversations with Kammie by W Scott BeavenAnnie Ingram|crime storybook]] about the temptations and troubles facing young people. She had quite There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganStephan Santiago|summary=Jim thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Fifteen Bones Returning Home by R J MorganStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him in. He and Rebecca had lots there were several points she wanted to chat about 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 Adrian HarveyTessa Buckley|summary=Sue loved Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Being Someone Eye Spy II by Adrian HarveyTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]] - the story of a relationship and how early the seeds of destruction were sown. She thought it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely written. There was were quite a lot to chat about few questions for Tessa when the author she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonSaqib Noor|summary=Kicking off Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Surgery on the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. You'll find all Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the tour dates [httpShoulders of Giants://www.countdownya.com hereLetters from a doctor abroad]], touched and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' Series|summary=Candy She had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuff.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydJohnny Ringwood|summary=Ani Peter enjoyed [[Rough Passage to LondonCargoes & Capers: A Sea Captain's Tale, The life and times of a Novel London Docklands man by Robin LloydJohnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and was intrigued by stories how the background to the storyauthor, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. There were quite He had rather a few lot of questions she wanted to ask when Robin Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV Show|summary=One of Jim's favourite authors popped in to chat to us about the screen version of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]].}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and what are you reading? Most importantly this month, we'd like to say RIP Sue Townsend. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began 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 Blair's third way.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweIsabella Davidson|summary=Jim gave five stars to Sue was grabbed by [[Bone Jack The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Sara CroweIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] and thought it was classic fantasy at its finestas soon as she started reading. He really couldn't wait She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a beta mummy when Sara she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Jim loved Sue was stunned by [[A Kiss In The Dark Fall Out by Cat ClarkeLizzy Mumfrey]] and he simply couldn't put the book down. She had quite a few whole list of questions for Cat the author when she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneHugo Driscoll|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the Sue thought that [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates Seven Days with You by Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneHugo Driscoll|Sesame Seade MysteriesSeven Days With You]] so he was delighted a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a lot to chat about when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne Hugo Driscoll popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tess SharpeMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Robert thought that Sue was very impressed by [[Far From You The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Tess SharpeMichael Pronko|The Last Train]] was very difficult to review without giving away too much of the plot - but he had lots of questions ready when the author popped , a thriller set in to see usTokyo.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books|summary=Sally's hoping that she won't need had quite 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=Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? Children up and down the country have been reading thanks to few questions for author [[http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book DayCategory:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]], which took place earlier this month. We love World Book Day here at when he popped into 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnDavid Windle|summary=Robert thinks that the Laura Marlin mysteries is one of the best series for tweens After reading [[Spudboy and younger teensChip by David Windle]] Jill wants a potato superhero. He There was delighted a lot to talk about when the author Lauren St John popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robert ParkerB C R Fegan|summary=Being from 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 Jill thought that [[The Baby and the Brandy Grumpface by Robert Parker|The Baby B C R Fegan and the BrandyDaniela Frongia]] the first book in a planned new series by Robert Parkerwas sweet, funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With Age|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 that his obsession with age began when he was in his twenties.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Linda loved [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? by Nikki Sheehan]] but it Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was Robert who won the competition both fun and funny to ask the questionsread and occasionally bawdy to boot. There was a lot to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ElsonTormod V Burkey|summary=Jill and Robert both loved Sean was impressed when he read [[A Room Ethics for a Full of Chocolate World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Jane ElsonTormod V Burkey|A Room Ethics for a Full of ChocolateWorld or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]]. Jill got There was a lot to do the review, but Robert was at the front of the queue with the questions chat about when Jane author Tormod V Burkey popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila SalesMarilyn Bennett|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give Sue's only problem with [[This Song Will Save Your Life Granny with Benefits by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your LifeMarilyn Bennett]] a sixth starwas that she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he could chat to When the author Leila Sales when she popped in into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to see uschat about.
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