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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= We stayed up late The gap between sci-fi and ''argued'' about which books should be included reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in this top ten - and as 2015 technology. For example, the smartphone has been rich around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in good books it wasn't an easy jobtoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John Searancke|summary=Sue was impressed by John SearanckeA Baker's story Dozen of his fatherBooks to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can's war, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] and she had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris Caldert Go Out|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite a few questions Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the author kids when he popped in to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldnthey can't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it '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.
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|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.
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|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.
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|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.
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|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.
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|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''?
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|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.
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|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.
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|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.
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|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
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|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
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|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.
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|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...
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|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.
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|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
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|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?
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|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.
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|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.
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|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]]as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She'd have loved When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to Lesleyus, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow Sue had the answers to many of Ani's quite a few questions.ready!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=March 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope youSue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man're well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchetts Journey to, creator of Discworld and advocate Recollections of right to die reform, [httpSetting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir TerryOne Man's Journey to, whose stories satirised every aspect and Recollections of the modern world and the human condition but who, in personSetting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his bodyfeel-good read. We are all a little bit less without him She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=Hi, hello, and how Luke enjoyed the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy growth with some well depicted moments of horror in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey My Name is Sam by EL JamesWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It's and he 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 few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into 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 BurgesB C R Fegan|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The Virtuoso Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Virginia Burges|The VirtuosoB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was : it's a sensitive portrayal of a life in transitiongood story with some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few questions real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when author Virginia Burges he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittAnnie 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 [[One Shot at Glory Conversations with Kammie by P J DavittAnnie Ingram|One Shot at Glorybook]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She had quite There was a few questions she wanted lot to ask talk about when Paddy she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaStephan Santiago|summary=Sue thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[A Word Glittering with Spikes Returning Home by Nigel McCleaStephan Santiago|A Word Glittering with SpikesReturning Home]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and there were several points she had quite a few questions for wanted to discuss with author Nigel McClea Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Leonce Gaiter The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersTessa Buckley|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Timesfamily drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and Washington Post, and he has written two novelsenjoyed [[Eye Spy II by Tessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]]. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is There were quite a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesfew questions for Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksSaqib Noor|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' Sue laughed and cried when she read [[A Reverie Surgery on the Shoulders of Brothers Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by R D ShanksSaqib Noor|A Reverie Surgery on the Shoulders of BrothersGiants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] , touched and she humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. She had quite a few questions when the author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towersto see 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 SpiritsIsabella Davidson|summary=Jim Sue was blown away when he read grabbed by [[The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Chris PriestleyIsabella Davidson|The Last of the SpiritsBeta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] and he was delighted as soon as she started reading. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a beta mummy when author Chris Priestley she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about itto us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was stunned by [[Lucy Fall Out by Alan Kennedy|LucyLizzy Mumfrey]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunitiessimply couldn't put the book down. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about whole list of questions for the author when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickHugo Driscoll|summary=When Sue finished reading thought that [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Seven Days with You by Dee BlickHugo Driscoll|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetSeven Days With You]] she was enthused to write a book - until she realised quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that she was one of the few people who didnit't have a book inside her - but there s more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was still a lot to talk chat about when author Dee Blick Hugo Driscoll 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 to #choosekind.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Sue enjoyed was very impressed by [[Black Greek Coffee The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouMichael Pronko|Black Greek CoffeeThe Last Train]], a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and thriller set in Tokyo. she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when Konstantina he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenDavid Windle|summary=Jill thought that After reading [[The Green Door Spudboy and Chip by Christopher Bowden|The Green DoorDavid Windle]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable readJill wants a potato superhero. She had There was a few questions for lot to talk about when the author Christopher Bowden when he 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 us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of the books we liked every single day. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellB C R Fegan|summary=Peter Jill thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) The Grumpface by Leigh Russell|Race to DeathB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was sweet, funny and he vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for Leigh author Bryce Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Sue Jill thought that [[Snug by Matthew Tree|Snug]] ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layersboth fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to boot. It left her thinking There was a lot to chat about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree Spadge 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 Tormod V HencherBurkey|summary=Jill thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[The Leopard of Dramoor Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by P De Tormod V HencherBurkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense of time and place. She had There was a few questions for the lot to chat about when author when he Tormod V Burkey popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawMarilyn Bennett|summary=JillSue's not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy only problem with [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Granny with Benefits by Ed StrawMarilyn Bennett]]was that she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. She had quite a few questions for Ed when he When the author popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2014 NewsletterKeren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasnKeren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn'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 until someone elseon Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's eyes, to put ourselves in someone elseHandbook by Keren David|The Liar's place. They can be distractions but they can also be tools of comings-together. And it's in Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletterKaren David realised quite how well the title and themes hit the zeitgeist.
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