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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering The gap between sci-fi and moaning, that reality isnot so big anymore. We can allow you You don’t have to swelter but not go that far back in time to moan about itsee huge developments in technology. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we writeFor example, the tournament is still ongoingsmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murraybut if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need to review more books about sport, we really docrazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah Bourne5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=When she read [[Two Lives by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to follow. They had a lot helping to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towerssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Ani was impressed Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when she read John Piperthey can't go out? We've come up with a baker's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions dozen of books to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Sue thought that [[The Independent Director: The NonWe've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-Executive Directorpublished books in the same genres. We really couldn's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Nont narrow the choice down any further -Executive Directorso this year's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating top ten consists of eleven books and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshiphere they are, in alphabetical order by author.. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect About 5 Key Tips for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, what's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been Writing a flurry of laureateCritical-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainmentYet-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luck, Chris.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2015 NewsletterFair Book Review|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itWriting a book review isn's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three years, millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable workt difficult, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi but there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of are a relief for many, we fear. If few things you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything need to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with keep usin mind. We have some great book recommendations for you this month Desiree Villena gives us five tips. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempMelanie Martin|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book |summary=In [[Caring for Shirley War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by John KempMelanie Martin|Caring for ShirleyWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming highly compelling if occasionally shocking read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of Days after she finished the most feared fates as you get older, and book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had plenty read and was delighted when the author agreed to discuss chat with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towersher.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronkoimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]] Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and she had quite a few questions for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow8 ways to motivate yourself to write, sister of Lesley J Nickellright NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which she found in [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]. She'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of AniEver felt that you's questionsve hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope Where do yougo when you move beyond classics like ''1984''re well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, 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 has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. ''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hi, hello, and how Choosing the devil are you? Reading feverishly, top ten self-published books we hope. As ever, read in 2018 was difficult as we've rounded up our favourite re constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It Here's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is our final top ten in the positive camp but there are many who aren'talphabetical order by author.. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Virginia BurgesBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Rebecca thought that [[The Virtuoso by Virginia Burges|The Virtuoso]] was a sensitive portrayal One of the finest storytellers you've never heard of a life , who died in transition. She had quite a few questions when author Virginia Burges popped into Bookbag TowersSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[One Shot at Glory Landslide by P J DavittMelissa Leet|One Shot at GloryLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and alldebut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Sue thought that [[A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]] was Every child has a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers.right to medical care
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Leonce Gaiter is ''We could definitely make a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in flying car – but that's not the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novelshard part. His newly released novelThe hard part is, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is how do you make a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, flying car that's super safe and racial themes.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksDaniel Peltz|summary=Ani Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was quietly impressed surprised by debut author Rachael Shanks' just how compelling she found [[A Reverie of Brothers The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by R D ShanksDaniel Peltz|A Reverie of BrothersThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] and she had quite . There was a few questions lot to chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of you. We have the most wonderful book story for you this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in toughest jobs we did all year and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love involved a bit great deal of book artdiscussion. Anf finally, the artist has spoken Here's our final top ten in an [http://wwwalphabetical order by author.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story.
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|title=Chris Priestley Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsKing's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|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 Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it.a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[Lucy The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Alan KennedyElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|LucyThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war the best book on leadership he'd ever read and missed opportunities. She he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and author Alan Kennedy had Martin le Comte quite a bit few questions when they came to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickGabe Riggs|summary=When Sue finished reading Luke thought that [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Punk Love Foucault by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetGabe Riggs]] she was enthused to write a book - until she realised an intense, emotional and visceral read that she was one of the few people who didn't have illuminates and educates with a book inside her - but there strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was still a lot to talk about when author Dee Blick Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was AntiSue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world of books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous fictionalised [[Wonder Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by R J PalacioSandra Aragona|autobiography]], of life as a book about diplomatic spouse. There was a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything lot that tries she wanted 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 #choosekindask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouK J Lawrence|summary=Sue enjoyed was delighted when she read [[Black Greek Coffee The Cossack by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouK J Lawrence|Black Greek CoffeeThe Cossack]]as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, K J Lawrence, a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenStuart Burrell|summary=Jill thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Green Door Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Christopher BowdenStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Green DoorMax: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was an absorbinginspiring,evocative and truly enjoyable feel-good read. She had a few questions for author Christopher Bowden wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of our recommendations horror in [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to wait until the end of the month chat 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!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellB C R Fegan|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Leigh Russell|Race to DeathB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] and he had quite : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a few questions for Leigh real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue thought that met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Snug Conversations with Kammie by Matthew TreeAnnie Ingram|Snugbook]] . There was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking lot to talk about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree she popped ino into Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the author.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And it's time for the autumn books release rush. 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 comechat to us. 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 HencherStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[The Leopard of Dramoor Returning Home by P De V HencherStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] had an intricate and interesting plot there were several points she wanted to discuss with a vivid sense of time and place. She had a few questions for the author Stephan Santiago when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawTessa Buckley|summary=Jill's not easily impressed really taken by political books but she did enjoy author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Eye Spy II by Ed StrawTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]]. She had There were quite a few questions for Ed Tessa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2014 Newsletter|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 that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words of the proverb, to walk a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help chat to 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenSaqib Noor|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviewsSue laughed and cried when she read [[Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]], but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags touched and waved humbled by a curtsy when The Queen man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of Twitter made the world. She had quite a royal visit to few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towersto see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundJohnny Ringwood|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book Peter enjoyed [[How to Publish Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! London Docklands man by Kim StaflundJohnny Ringwood|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!Cargoes & Capers]] that she was tempted to give it a go - with its memories of life in the East End and she hasn't even written a bookstories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. When Kim popped in to see us she He had rather a few lot of questions to ask. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Years|summary=We couldn't believe it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Johnny popped into Bookbag. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose Towers to chat to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessIsabella Davidson|summary=Jill thought that Sue was grabbed by [[Doing It The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Melvin BurgessIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] was a funny and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boysas soon as she started reading. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin means to be an alpha or a beta mummy when she 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 and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], 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 a staggering success. Our man Jim was there and had a wonderful time. If you want chat to read more about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekendus. Let's hope it all happens again next year!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainLizzy Mumfrey|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into was stunned by [[Jam Tomorrow Fall Out by Lorraine JenkinLizzy Mumfrey]]and simply couldn't put the book down. There were quite She had a few whole list of questions she wanted to ask Lorraine for the author 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 [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], 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 a staggering success.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonHugo Driscoll|summary=Sue was blown away when she read thought that [[Stalemate Seven Days with You by Alan HamiltonHugo Driscoll|StalemateSeven Days With You]], was a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that it ''had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she had s more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a lot to ask chat about when author Alan Hamilton when he Hugo Driscoll popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S Blackman|summary=Jill thought that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake]] was a super-fun adventure and she had quite a few questions when author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag Michael Pronko About Writing ''High and DryThe Last Train''|summary=Jim Sue was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High and Dry The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Sarah SkiltonMichael Pronko|High and DryThe Last Train]] particularly because it was very different to her last novel, a thriller set in Tokyo. 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 she had quite 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 few questions 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 to the launch of author [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van WagenenCategory:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]]. We insisted that when he tell us all about itpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellDavid Windle|summary=Sue was impressed by After reading [[Vortex Spudboy and Chip by Matt CarrellDavid Windle]] and the opportunity Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a lot to ask talk about when the author a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to miss.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenB C R Fegan|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott Beaven's coming of age Jill thought that [[Riccarton Junction: 1 The Grumpface by W Scott Beaven|crime storyB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] about the temptations was sweet, funny and troubles facing young peoplevividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for the author Bryce Fegan when he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Jim Jill thought that [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morgan]] ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, but the great voice both fun and funny to read and gallows humour drew him inoccasionally bawdy to boot. He and Rebecca had lots There was a lot to chat about when she Spadge popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyTormod V Burkey|summary=Sue loved Sean was impressed when he read [[Being Someone by Adrian Harvey]] Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal- Lovers Save the story of World? by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for a relationship and how early Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the seeds of destruction were sown. She thought it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely writtenWorld?]]. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonMarilyn Bennett|summary=Kicking off Sue's only problem with [[Granny with Benefits by Marilyn Bennett]] was that she would have loved to spend more time with the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton characters. When the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to chat to us. You'll find all the tour dates [http://www.countdownya.com here]about.
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|title=Candy Harper Keren David Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' SeriesAlternative Facts|summary=Candy popped into Keren David Talks To Bookbag Towers to chat to us about some stuff which helped About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her write some other stuffbook [[The Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and themes hit the zeitgeist.
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|title=Michael Grant Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV ShowPower Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=One We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example of JimSuffragist ideas. She's favourite authors popped in to chat been chatting to us about the screen version power of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]]protest.
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