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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Sue The gap between sci-fi and reality is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteriesnot so big anymore. She thought You don’t have to go that the latest - [[A Death far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in the Dales]] - was ingenioustoday’s society, well researched and a darned good read. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towersyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussell5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story 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 lovesimple, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort basic tasks to those who have suffered loss. she had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in helping to see ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen Are you running out of inspiration for what to avoid do with the limelight, so kids when Kim Staflund's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she they can't go out? We'devouredve come up with a baker'' it and had quite a few questions s dozen of books to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Sue has spent We've seen some very indulgent hours recently listening to cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books narrated by Matt Addisin the same genres. Most recently sheWe really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's wallowed in [[Rape top ten consists of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] eleven books and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]]here they are, both in alphabetical order by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazingauthor.. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= WellWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughts. MPs, given there are a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-few things you need to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918keep us in mind.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made Desiree Villena gives us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terryfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainMelanie Martin|summary=After she finished reading |summary=In [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Antony WoottenMelanie Martin|The Grubby Feather GangWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Sue couldnMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It't get the characters out of her minds a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. The Days after she finished the book had given her a lot to think Sue could not stop thinking about and what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To C B Calicoimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Rebecca was impressed by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usthe wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If Ever felt that you haven't been on ve hit a brick wall with your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get youwriting again. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= How are Where do you go when you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering move beyond classics like ''1984'' and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon''Brave New World''? 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.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=When she Choosing the top ten self-published books we read [[Two Lives in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had a lot to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towers..
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To John PiperBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John PiperOne of the finest storytellers you's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patriciave never heard of, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions to ask who died in September 2018 at the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownMelissa Leet|summary=Sue thought that was impressed when she read [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Landslide by Gerry BrownMelissa Leet|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was fascinating and certain surprised to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipfind that it was a debut novel. There were She had quite a few questions for Melissa when 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 Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect 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 how 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 Childrenblue frog is helping Malawi's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants vulnerable children to put ''visual literacy'' front live safe, healthy 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 Newsletterhappy lives|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about books, Every child has a 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.medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it 'We could definitely make a relief? Politics is also in the air. Thereflying car – but that's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticednot the hard part. Somewhat less of a relief for manyThe hard part is, we fear. If how do you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't make a party manifesto, stick with us. We have 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 are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said flying car 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 super safe and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkoutquiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Caring for Shirley The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by John KempDaniel Peltz|Caring for ShirleyThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] . There was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was lot to chat about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life our final top ten in alphabetical order by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]] and she had quite a few questions for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellChit Dubey|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which Sue was quietly impressed when she found in read [[The White Queen of Middleham21 Doors to Happiness: Sprigs of Broom 1 Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Lesley J NickellChit Dubey]]as it chimed with her personal view of life. She'd have loved was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questionsus.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and Melita Thomas tell us 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, Mary was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Hi, hello, Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and how the devil are 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. Martin le Comte|The first reviews for the film adaptation Ten Golden Rules of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL JamesLeadership]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than was the best book. Iton leadership he's a polarising volume, isnd ever read and he couldn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesGabe Riggs|summary=Rebecca Luke thought that [[The Virtuoso Punk Love Foucault by Virginia Burges|The VirtuosoGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a sensitive portrayal of a life in transitionstrong voice and clear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions lot to talk about when author Virginia Burges Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittSandra Aragona|summary=Jill thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[One Shot at Glory Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by P J DavittSandra Aragona|One Shot at Gloryautobiography]] was of life as a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and alldiplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions lot that she wanted to ask about when Paddy Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaK J Lawrence|summary=Sue thought that was delighted when she read [[A Word Glittering with Spikes The Cossack by Nigel McCleaK J Lawrence|A Word Glittering with SpikesThe Cossack]] was a longas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, indulgentK J Lawrence, romantic read and she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Leonce Gaiter The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersStuart Burrell|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimesRecollections of, NYT Magazine, LA Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve TimesTo The Max: One Man's Journey to, Washington Timesand Recollections of, and Washington PostSetting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, and he has written two novelsfeel-good read. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesShe wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksWes Stuart|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[A Reverie of Brothers My Name is Sam by R D ShanksWes Stuart|A Reverie of BrothersMy Name is Sam]] and she he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when the author he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyAnnie 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 [[Lucy Conversations with Kammie by Alan KennedyAnnie Ingram|Lucybook]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite There was a bit lot to chat talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickStephan Santiago|summary=When Sue finished reading Ani was quietly moved by [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Returning Home by Dee BlickStephan Santiago|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetReturning Home]] and there were several points she was enthused wanted to write a book - 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 to talk about discuss with author Stephan Santiago when author Dee Blick he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-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 [[Wonder by R J Palacio]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone chat to #choosekindus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouTessa Buckley|summary=Sue Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Black Greek Coffee Eye Spy II by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouTessa Buckley|Black Greek CoffeeEye Spy II]], a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and had . There were quite a few questions for Tessa when Konstantina she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenSaqib Noor|summary=Jill thought that Sue laughed and cried when she read [[The Green Door Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Christopher BowdenSaqib Noor|The Green DoorSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] was an absorbing,evocative touched and truly enjoyable readhumbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. She had quite a few questions for when author Christopher Bowden when he Saqib Noor 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 to find out which books we're enjoying. You can always follow see 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 RussellJohnny Ringwood|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in enjoyed [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by Leigh RussellJohnny Ringwood|Race to DeathCargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and he stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had quite rather a few lot of questions for Leigh when she Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeIsabella Davidson|summary=Sue thought that was grabbed by [[Snug The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Matthew TreeIsabella Davidson|SnugThe Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layersas soon as she started reading. It left her thinking She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about our colonial history and what it means to be an alpha or a beta mummy 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 come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]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 HencherLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was stunned by [[The Leopard of Dramoor Fall Out by P De V HencherLizzy Mumfrey]] had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense of time and placesimply couldn't put the book down. She had a few whole list of questions for the author when he she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawHugo Driscoll|summary=Jill's not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy Sue thought that [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Seven Days with You by Ed StrawHugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]]. She had quite was a few questions for Ed when he 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 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 asktalk about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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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 Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) Until We Win by Maya Van WagenenLinda Newbery|Until We Win]]a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. We insisted that he tell She's been chatting to us all about itthe power of protest.
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