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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= HiThe gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, hellothe smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, and how the devil are but if you? Gooddon’t have one in today’s society, we hope!you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.}}{{newfeatureThe wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/|category=comments|title=5 Great AI books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-to read in 2020|summary=Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the-man-booker-prize-2015 won most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the Booker Prize 2015]efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets. He}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=A Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the first Jamaican to win and we couldnKids Occupied When They Can't be happier Go Out|summary= Are you running out of inspiration for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We'multi-layered epiphany of ve come up with a novelbaker'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews s dozen of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousto give you some brilliant ideas.

|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're eagerly awaiting news of all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the winner choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the 2015 Man Booker Prize eleven books and we have some exciting books on the shortlisthere they are, in alphabetical order by author...

|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Sandy HogarthBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth]]Writing a book review isn't difficult, an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite you know, but there are a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat things you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyMelanie Martin|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - |summary=In [[War and Love: A Death family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in the Dales occupied Amsterdam by Frances BrodyMelanie Martin|War and Love: A Death family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in the Dalesoccupied Amsterdam]] - was ingenious, well researched and Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a darned good highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. There were quite a few questions Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when Frances popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.

|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussellimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story of love, loss Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see usthe wider country.

|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund Again8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so 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 ''devoured'Ever felt that you' it and had quite ve hit a few questions to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.

|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Matt AddisBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently sheWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.''Brave New World''?

|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Well, they say summer is Choosing the silly season but so much has been happening since top ten self-published books we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books read in our thoughts. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918published books are.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.

|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Antony Wootten AgainBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldnOne of the finest storytellers you't get ve never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the characters out age 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 to chat to us58.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoMelissa Leet|summary=Rebecca Sue was impressed by when she read [[Dandelion Angel Landslide by C B CalicoMelissa Leet|Dandelion AngelLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when debut author C B Calico she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully therea blue frog is helping Malawi's something there you'd like vulnerable children to take with you. If you havelive safe, well, you can still take healthy and happy lives|summary=Every child has a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!right to medical care

|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. ''We can allow you to swelter could definitely make a flying car – but that's not to moan about itthe hard part. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament The hard part 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 how do.you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneDaniel Peltz|summary=When Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she read found [[Two Lives The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Sarah BourneDaniel Peltz|Two LivesThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had There was a lot to chat about when Sarah author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.

|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Ani Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was impressed when she read John Piperone of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) our final top ten in alphabetical order by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers...

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownChit Dubey|summary=Sue thought that was quietly impressed when she read [[The Independent Director21 Doors to Happiness: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceChit Dubey]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipas it chimed with her personal view of life. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask She was delighted when author Gerry brown Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.

|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The days are getting long and for us here at 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, whatKing's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [httpPearl://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 ''visual literacy'' front Henry VIII 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 NewsletterDaughter Mary|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, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was 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.true Renaissance Princess

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Hi there! Spring is in Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the air! Isnbest book on leadership he't it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadnd ever read and he couldn't noticed. Somewhat less of resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything chat to read that isn't 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 that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempGabe Riggs|summary=Sue Luke thought that John Kemp’s book [[Caring for Shirley Punk Love Foucault by John Kemp|Caring for ShirleyGabe Riggs]] was a remarkably upbeatan intense, life-affirming emotional and visceral read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia illuminates and educates with a strong voice and no longer recognised him as her husbandclear, capable prose. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty There was a lot to discuss with John Kemp talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoSandra Aragona|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoSue loved Sandra Aragona's whimsical, poetic lightly-fictionalised [[Beauty and ChaosSorting the Priorities: Slices Ambassadress and Morsels of Tokyo Life Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Michael PronkoSandra Aragona|essays on Tokyo lifeautobiography]] and of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she had quite a few questions for the author wanted to ask about when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley K J NickellLawrence|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 delighted when she found in read [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Cossack by Lesley K J NickellLawrence|The Cossack]]. She'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died as it restored her faith in 2013the thriller genre. FortunatelyWhen the author, Lesley's sisterK J Lawrence, Tricia Callow had the answers popped into Bookbag Towers to many of Ani's questions.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=March 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you'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 chat to die reformus, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, 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. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It's Sue had quite a polarising volume, isn'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. questions ready!

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesStuart Burrell|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Virtuoso Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Virginia BurgesStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The VirtuosoMax: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transitionan inspiring, feel-good read. She had quite a few questions wanted to know more when author Virginia Burges Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittWes Stuart|summary=Jill thought that Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[One Shot at Glory My Name is Sam by P J DavittWes Stuart|One Shot at GloryMy Name is Sam]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She he had quite a few questions she wanted to ask for author Wes Stuart when Paddy he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaB C R Fegan|summary=Sue thought that giggled like a child when she read [[A Word Glittering with Spikes Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with SpikesB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction Readers|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 a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themes.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[A Reverie of Brothers by R D Shanks|A Reverie something of Brothers]] and she had quite a few questions relief when the Sue met author popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New YearAnnie Ingram. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We have the most wonderful book story for you this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist She has been leaving sculptures made from old books in lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, the artist has spoken shared them with us in an her [[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview Conversations with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story.}}{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji |summary=Sue was moved when she read [[God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness Kammie by Femi BolajiAnnie Ingram|God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgivenessbook]] and there were . There was quite a bit lot to chat talk about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towers. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the Spirits|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits]] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about itto us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Lucy Returning Home by Alan KennedyStephan Santiago|LucyReturning Home]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunities. She and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickTessa Buckley|summary=When Sue finished reading Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Eye Spy II by Dee BlickTessa Buckley|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetEye Spy II]] she was enthused to write . There were quite 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 questions for Tessa when author Dee Blick she 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.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouSaqib Noor|summary=Sue enjoyed laughed and cried when she read [[Black Greek Coffee Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouSaqib Noor|Black Greek CoffeeSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]], touched and humbled by a series man who has provided medical aid in some of short stories which look at the darker side neediest parts of Greek domestic life and the world. She had quite a few questions when Konstantina author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towersto see us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenJohnny Ringwood|summary=Jill thought that Peter enjoyed [[Cargoes & Capers: The Green Door life and times of a London Docklands man by Christopher BowdenJohnny Ringwood|The Green DoorCargoes & Capers]] was an absorbingwith its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author,evocative and truly enjoyable readJohnny Ringwood, turned his life around. She He had rather a few lot of questions for author Christopher Bowden when he Johnny 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!

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellIsabella Davidson|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Sue was grabbed by [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Leigh RussellIsabella Davidson|Race to DeathThe Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] and he had quite as soon as she started reading. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions for Leigh beta mummy when she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Sue thought that was stunned by [[Snug Fall Out by Matthew Tree|SnugLizzy Mumfrey]] was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layersand simply couldn't put the book down. It left her thinking about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she She had quite a few whole list of 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 when she popped into Bookbag homepage]Towers. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherHugo Driscoll|summary=Jill Sue thought that [[The Leopard of Dramoor Seven Days with You by P De V HencherHugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] had an intricate was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and interesting plot with a vivid sense of time terminal illness and place. that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! She had There was a few questions for the lot to chat about when author when he Hugo Driscoll popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Jill's not easily Sue was very impressed by political books but she did enjoy [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Ed StrawMichael Pronko|The Last Train]], a thriller set in Tokyo. She she had quite a few questions for Ed author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] 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 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 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.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenDavid Windle|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags After reading [[Spudboy and waved Chip by David Windle]] Jill wants a curtsy when The Queen of Twitter made potato superhero. There was a royal visit lot to talk about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundB C R Fegan|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book Jill thought that [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! The Grumpface by Kim Staflund|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... B C R Fegan and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!Daniela Frongia]] that she was tempted to give it a go - sweet, funny and she hasn't even written a bookvividly illustrated. When Kim popped in to see us she She had quite a few questions to ask. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Years|summary=We couldn't believe it for author Bryce Fegan when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for he 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.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Jill thought that [[Doing It by Melvin Burgess]] ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was a both fun and funny to read and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boysoccasionally bawdy to boot. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin There was a lot to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questionschat to us.

|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V Burkey|summary=Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, Sean was impressed when he read on. We have plenty of recommendations [[Ethics 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 Conventiona Full World or, held as part of Can Animal-Lovers Save the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated World? by Malorie BlackmanTormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble ConflictCan Animal-Lovers Save the World?]], 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 There was there and had a wonderful time. If you want lot to read more chat about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To when author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekend. Let's hope it all happens again next year!}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical Fiction|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and a satisfying novel that's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent in its companyTowers.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainMarilyn Bennett|summary=On a warm summerSue's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into only problem with [[Jam Tomorrow Granny with Benefits by Lorraine JenkinMarilyn Bennett]]was that she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine when she When the author popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.

|title=Jim Dean Keren David Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionAlternative Facts|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering success.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Keren David Talks To Alan HamiltonBookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=Sue was blown away when she read [[Stalemate by Alan Hamilton|Stalemate]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it ''had'' to work out she still couldnIt wasn't put the until someone on Twitter tagged her book down - and she had a lot to ask author Alan Hamilton when he popped in to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S Blackman|summary=Jill thought that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake Liar's Handbook by N S BlackmanKeren David|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeLiar's Handbook]] was a super-fun adventure with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and she had quite a few questions when author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towersthemes hit the zeitgeist.

|title=Sarah Skilton Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''The Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Jim was We were very impressed by Sarah SkiltonLinda Newbery's [[High and Dry Until We Win by Sarah SkiltonLinda Newbery|High and DryUntil We Win]] particularly because it was very different to her last novela dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. Sarah chatted She's been chatting to us about the bookspower of protest.

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