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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Well, they say summer The gap between sci-fi and reality is the silly season but not so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in our thoughtstechnology. MPsFor example, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-the smartphone has been around for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchettover 10 years now, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/but if you don’t have one in today’s society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terryyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten Again5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang Artificial intelligence (BigshortsAI) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldn't get has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the characters out efficiency of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers simple, basic tasks to chat helping to ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Rebecca was impressed by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] and had quite Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat baker's dozen of books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We have 've seen some summer reading recommendations for you as ever cracking self-published books this monthyear and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. If you haven We really couldn't been on your holidays yet, hopefully therenarrow the choice down any further - so this year's something there you'd like to take with you. If you havetop ten consists of eleven books and here they are, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsalphabetical order by author... Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= How are Writing a book review isn't difficult, you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaningknow, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did there are a few things you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need to review more books about sport, we really dokeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneMelanie Martin|summary=When she read |summary=In [[Two Lives War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Sarah BourneMelanie Martin|Two LivesWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to be one to followher family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. They Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had a lot read and was delighted when the author agreed to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towerswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To John Piperimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] likely to affect the publishing industry - and she had quite a few questions to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue thought Ever felt that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Directoryou's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite ve hit a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are Where do you? The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully go when 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, theremove beyond classics like 's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-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 1984''visual literacyand '' 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 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itBrave New World'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 work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hi there! Spring is in Choosing the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also top ten self-published books we read in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, 2018 was difficult as we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with us. We have constantly surprised at just how good some great book recommendations for you this month. 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 self-published books are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there Here's nothing wrong with a choice of formatour final top ten in alphabetical order by author.. 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To John KempBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book [[Caring for Shirley by John Kemp|Caring for Shirley]] was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming 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 One of the most feared fates as finest storytellers you get older've never heard of, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towerswho died in September 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoMelissa Leet|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic Sue was impressed when she read [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Landslide by Michael PronkoMelissa Leet|essays on Tokyo lifeLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and she was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for the author Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callowabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, sister of Lesley J Nickellhealthy and happy lives|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 Every child has a right to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questions.medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Hello dear readers. ''We hope youcould definitely make a flying car – but that'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 s not the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his bodyhard part. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, helloThe hard part is, and how the devil are do you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, 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 the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting make a flying car that the film is better than the book. It's a polarising volume, isnsuper safe and quiet?'t it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book. Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesDaniel Peltz|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Virtuoso Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Virginia BurgesDaniel Peltz|The VirtuosoIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. She had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when author Virginia Burges Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and great deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towers..
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaChit Dubey|summary=Sue thought that was quietly impressed when she read [[A Word Glittering with Spikes 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with SpikesChit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersThe King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themes.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' Peter thought that [[A Reverie The Ten Golden Rules of Brothers Leadership by R D ShanksElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|A Reverie The Ten Golden Rules of BrothersLeadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and she had he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when the author popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Chris Priestley The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsSandra Aragona|summary=Jim was blown away when he read Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Last of Sorting the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Chris PriestleySandra Aragona|The Last of the Spiritsautobiography]] and he of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was delighted a lot that she wanted to ask about when author Chris Priestley Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[Lucy The Cossack by Alan KennedyK J Lawrence|LucyThe Cossack]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunitiesas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She and When the author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about when he , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickStuart Burrell|summary=When Sue finished reading found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Ultimate Guide Max: One Man's Journey to Writing , and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Dee BlickStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Ultimate Guide Max: One Man's Journey to Writing , and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] she was enthused to write a book an inspiring, feel- until she realised that she was one of the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but there was still a lot good read. She wanted to talk about know more when author Dee Blick Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=Hi, hello Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world growth with some well depicted moments of books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties horror in with the gorgeous [[Wonder My Name is Sam by R J PalacioWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]], and he had quite a book about a disfigured young boy attending school few questions for the first time. We at author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder Towers to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone chat to #choosekindus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouB C R Fegan|summary=Sue enjoyed giggled like a child when she read [[Black Greek Coffee Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|Black Greek CoffeeB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]], : it's a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and had quite good story with some valuable lessons. It was a few questions real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when Konstantina he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenAnnie Ingram|summary=Jill thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of 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 [[The Green Door Conversations with Kammie by Christopher BowdenAnnie Ingram|The Green Doorbook]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable read. She had There was a few questions for author Christopher Bowden lot to talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2014 Newsletter|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 some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have 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 RussellStephan Santiago|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Ani was quietly moved by [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Returning Home by Leigh RussellStephan Santiago|Race to DeathReturning Home]] and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he had quite a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeTessa Buckley|summary=Sue thought that Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Snug Eye Spy II by Matthew TreeTessa Buckley|SnugEye Spy II]] was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she had There were 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 Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to comeus. 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 HencherSaqib Noor|summary=Jill thought that Sue laughed and cried when she read [[The Leopard Surgery on the Shoulders of Dramoor Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by P De V HencherSaqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] had an intricate , touched and interesting plot with humbled by a vivid sense man who has provided medical aid in some of time and placethe neediest parts of the world. She had quite a few questions for the when author when he Saqib Noor popped in into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawJohnny Ringwood|summary=Jill's not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy Peter enjoyed [[Stand Cargoes & Capers: The life and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government times of a London Docklands man by Ed StrawJohnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]]with its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. She He had quite rather a few lot of questions for Ed when he Johnny 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 us do this. Books allow chat to 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 QueenIsabella Davidson|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags and waved Sue was grabbed by [[The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Isabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] as soon as she started reading. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a curtsy beta mummy when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Sue was so convinced stunned by Kim Staflund's book [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! Fall Out by Kim Staflund|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!Lizzy Mumfrey]] that she was tempted to give it a go - and she hasnsimply couldn't even written a put the bookdown. When Kim popped in to see us she She had a few whole list of questions to askfor the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessHugo Driscoll|summary=Jill Sue thought that [[Doing It Seven Days with You by Melvin BurgessHugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a funny quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls arenterminal illness and that it't left out, either. Parents s more uplifting than you might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin expect from that description! There was a lot to chat about when author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into was very impressed by [[Jam Tomorrow The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Lorraine JenkinMichael Pronko|The Last Train]], a thriller set in Tokyo. There were she had quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine 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 for author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman:Category:Michael Pronko|Noble ConflictMichael Pronko]], 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 successwhen he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonDavid Windle|summary=Sue was blown away when she read After reading [[Stalemate Spudboy and Chip by Alan Hamilton|StalemateDavid Windle]], Jill wants a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the warspotato superhero. Even knowing how it ''had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she had There was a lot to ask talk about when the author Alan Hamilton when he popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake Grumpface by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was a super-fun adventure sweet, funny and she vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when author N S Blackman he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Sue Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was impressed by [[Vortex by Matt Carrell]] both fun and the opportunity funny to ask the author read and occasionally bawdy to boot. There was a few questions lot to chat about when he Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to misschat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenTormod V Burkey|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott Beaven's coming of age Sean was impressed when he read [[Riccarton Junction: 1 Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by W Scott BeavenTormod V Burkey|crime storyEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] about the temptations and troubles facing young people. She had quite There was a few questions for the lot to chat about when author when he Tormod V Burkey popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganMarilyn Bennett|summary=Jim thought that Sue's only problem with [[Fifteen Bones Granny with Benefits by R J MorganMarilyn Bennett]] was a stunning debut dealing that she would have loved to spend more time with some dark topics, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him incharacters. He and Rebecca had lots to chat about when she When the author popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|title=Candy Harper Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The ''Faith'' SeriesPower Of Protest|summary=Candy popped into Bookbag Towers to chat We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuffthe power of protest.
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