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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to books narrated by Matt Addissee huge developments in technology. Most recently she's wallowed in [[Rape of For example, the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]]smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, both by Alexander Cordellbut if you don’t have one in today’s society, which she thought were amazing. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all doneyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season but so much Artificial intelligence (AI) has been happening since we last wrote! And so much expanded into one of what has been happening has tied into the world of books most important technologies in our thoughts. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.cohuman history.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-It comes with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchettso many benefits, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] from improving the idea. We miss youefficiency of simple, Terrybasic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldnAre you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't get the characters go out of her mind. ? The book had given her We've come up with 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 to chat baker's dozen of books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Rebecca was impressed We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you havenWriting a book review isn't been on your holidays yetdifficult, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with you. If you haveknow, well, you can still take but there are a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2015 Newsletter|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow few things you need to swelter but not to moan about itkeep us in mind. Sorry! Did 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 do 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 Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephan Santiago|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 Ani was quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago 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 RussellTessa Buckley|summary=Peter thought that Jill's really taken by author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Eye Spy II by Leigh RussellTessa Buckley|Race to DeathEye Spy II]] and he had . There were quite a few questions for Leigh Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeSaqib Noor|summary=Sue thought that laughed and cried when she read [[Snug Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Matthew TreeSaqib Noor|SnugSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] was , touched and humbled by a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layersman who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. It left her thinking about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she She had quite a few questions for the when authorSaqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Johnny Ringwood|summary=Hi, hello Peter enjoyed [[Cargoes & Capers: The life and we hope all is well times of a London Docklands man by Johnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] with you. Summer, what we had its memories of it, is over. And it's time for life in the autumn books release rush. There's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over East End and stories how the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchellauthor, Martin AmisJohnny Ringwood, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books to cometurned his life around. So keep an eye peeled on on the He had rather a lot of questions when Johnny popped into Bookbag homepage]Towers to chat to us. 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 HencherIsabella Davidson|summary=Jill thought that Sue was grabbed by [[The Leopard of Dramoor Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by P De V HencherIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense of time and placeas soon as she started reading. She had decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions for the author beta mummy when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Jill's not easily impressed Sue was stunned by political books but she did enjoy [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Fall Out by Ed StrawLizzy Mumfrey]]and simply couldn't put the book down. She had quite a few whole list of questions for Ed the author when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo Driscoll|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well Sue thought that [[Seven Days with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love 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 terminal illness 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 us more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a lot 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 newsletterchat about when author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko About ''The QueenLast Train''|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviewsSue was very impressed by [[The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Michael Pronko|The Last Train]], but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags and waved a curtsy thriller set in Tokyo. she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundDavid Windle|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book After reading [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... Spudboy and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! Chip by Kim Staflund|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!David Windle]] that she was tempted to give it Jill wants a go - and she hasn't even written a bookpotato superhero. When Kim popped in to see us she had There was a few questions lot to ask. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in talk about when the Last 5 Years|summary=We couldn't believe it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for author popped into Bookbag. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksTowers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that [[Doing It The Grumpface by Melvin BurgessB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was a sweet, funny and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boysvividly illustrated. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when he 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 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 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 company.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=On a warm summerJill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women''s day Sue sat in the garden was both fun and funny to read and sank gratefully into [[Jam Tomorrow by Lorraine Jenkin]]occasionally bawdy to boot. There were quite was a few questions she wanted lot to ask Lorraine chat about when she Spadge 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 successto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonTormod V Burkey|summary=Sue Sean was blown away impressed when she he read [[Stalemate Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Alan HamiltonTormod V Burkey|StalemateEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. 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 chat about when author Alan Hamilton when he Tormod V Burkey popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanMarilyn Bennett|summary=Jill thought that Sue's only problem with [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake Granny with Benefits by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeMarilyn Bennett]] was a super-fun adventure and that she had quite a few questions when would have loved to spend more time with the characters. When the author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|title=Sarah Skilton Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''Alternative Facts|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah SkiltonIt wasn's t until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[High and Dry The Liar's Handbook by Sarah SkiltonKeren David|High and DryThe Liar's Handbook]] particularly because it was very different to her last novel. Sarah chatted to us about with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well 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 and themes hit the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio madzeitgeist.
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|title=Robert James Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchPower Of Protest|summary=Jim went 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.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Linda Newbery Talks To Matt CarrellBookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Sue was We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Vortex Until We Win by Matt CarrellLinda Newbery|Until We Win]] and the opportunity a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting to ask us about the author a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to misspower of protest.
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