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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction The gap between sci-fi and there reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have been some very good examples to go that far back in time to see huge developments in 2015technology. In making our selection we've avoided books which are For example, the later parts of trilogies and where smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you really need to don’t have read the earlier books to get the best from themone in today’s society, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authoryou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 20155 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= 2015 Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyone's tasteexpanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. Here they areIt comes with so many benefits, alphabetically from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten A Baker's Dozen of Books for Teens 2015to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Choosing our top ten books Are you running out of inspiration for teens is always difficult and 2015 was no exception. what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We think there've come up with a baker's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authordozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten History Self-Published Books 20152019|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries 've seen some cracking self- published books this year and the they're all books which accompany them compare well with traditionally- at published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the moment, but in selecting our choice down any further - so this year's top ten history consists of eleven books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here here they are , in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Confident Readers 2015Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= We stayed up late and Writing a book review isn''argued'' about which books should be included t difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobmind. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authorDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we|summary=In [[War and Love: A family've seen this year s testament of anguish, endurance and some devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of our personal favourites had anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to be left out, but here they are her family in occupied Amsterdam in alphabetical order, by WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the authoragreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To John Searanckeimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and she had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towersthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris Calder8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite Ever felt that you've hit a few questions for the author when he popped in to see usbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are Where do you go when 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]. Hemove beyond classics like 's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it 1984''multi-layered epiphany of a noveland '' and if you havenBrave New World't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous.?
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|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= WeChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have constantly surprised at just how good some exciting self-published books on the shortlistare. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Sandy HogarthBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth]], an exploration One of the psychological effects finest storytellers you've never heard of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite a few questions for , who died in September 2018 at the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyMelissa Leet|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - was impressed when she read [[A Death in the Dales Landslide by Frances BrodyMelissa Leet|A Death in the DalesLandslide]] - by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was ingenious, well researched and a darned good readdebut novel. There were She had quite a few questions for Melissa when Frances she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussellabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|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 and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. She had quite Every child has a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in right to see us.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's always been just a little bit keen to avoid not the limelighthard part. The hard part is, so when Kim Staflundhow do you make a flying car that's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she super safe and quiet?''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening wasn't expecting to books narrated enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by Matt Addis. Most recently just how compelling she's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and found [[The Hosts of Rebecca Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Alexander CordellDaniel Peltz|The Hosts of RebeccaIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|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 read in 2017 was one of what has been happening has tied into the world toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of books discussion. Here's our final top ten in our thoughtsalphabetical order by author. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made 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, Terry.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainChit Dubey|summary=After Sue was quietly impressed when she finished reading read [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather GangChit Dubey]] Sue couldn't get the characters out as it chimed with her personal view of her mindlife. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The InterviewKing's Pearl: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoHenry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Rebecca Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was impressed by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 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 are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever this month. If you havenread and he couldn't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsus. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= How are you all doing Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering a strong voice and moaningclear, that iscapable prose. We can allow you There was a lot to swelter but not talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need chat to review more books about sport, we really dous.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneSandra Aragona|summary=When she read Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Two Lives Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sarah BourneSandra Aragona|Two Livesautobiography]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to followof life as a diplomatic spouse. They had There was a lot that she wanted to chat ask about when Sarah Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperK J Lawrence|summary=Ani Sue was impressed delighted when she read John Piper's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) The Cossack by John PiperK J Lawrence|Hibernia UnanimisThe Cossack]] and she had quite a few questions to ask as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author when he , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownStuart Burrell|summary=Sue thought that found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Independent DirectorMax: The Non-Executive DirectorOne Man's Guide Journey to Effective Board Presence , and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Gerry BrownStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Independent DirectorMax: The Non-Executive DirectorOne Man's Guide Journey to Effective Board Presence, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was fascinating and certain to become the goan inspiring, feel-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipgood read. There were quite a few questions she She wanted to ask know more when author Gerry brown Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Interview: 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 a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luck, Chris.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2015 NewsletterTalks To Wes Stuart|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 Luke enjoyed the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-combination ofcompellingly-infinities/ Night written science fiction which blends themes of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three years, millions of people around the world have connected innocence and growth with the story some well depicted moments of Gus and Hazel horror in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars My Name is Sam by John GreenWes Stuart|The Fault in Our StarsMy Name is Sam]]. Night of Infinities is and he had quite 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 few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to take part, do let them knowus.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary=Hi there! Spring is in Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the air! Isn't Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick good story with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this monthvaluable lessons. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is It was a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined real pleasure to chat to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of formatwriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers. 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 KempAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue thought that John Kemp’s book met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Caring for Shirley Conversations with Kammie by John KempAnnie Ingram|Caring for Shirleybook]] . There was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was lot to talk 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 she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoStephan Santiago|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic Ani was quietly moved by [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Returning Home by Michael PronkoStephan Santiago|essays on Tokyo lifeReturning Home]] and there were several points she had quite a few questions for the wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellTessa Buckley|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and 16th century history family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which she found in [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Eye Spy II by Lesley J NickellTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]]. She'd have loved There were quite a few questions for Tessa when she 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=newslettersinterviews|title=March 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Saqib Noor|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well Sue laughed and that winter is slowly seeping cried when she read [[Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld and advocate a doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of right to die reform, [httpGiants://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has diedLetters from a doctor abroad]]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world touched and the human condition but humbled by a man 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 has provided medical aid in some of the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation neediest parts of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the bookworld. It's She 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 when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers 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 BurgesJohnny Ringwood|summary=Rebecca thought that Peter enjoyed [[Cargoes & Capers: The Virtuoso life and times of a London Docklands man by Virginia BurgesJohnny Ringwood|The VirtuosoCargoes & Capers]] was a sensitive portrayal with its memories of a life in transitionthe East End and stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. She He had quite rather a few lot of questions when author Virginia Burges Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittIsabella Davidson|summary=Jill thought that Sue was grabbed by [[One Shot at Glory The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by P J DavittIsabella Davidson|One Shot at GloryThe Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and allas soon as she started reading. She had quite decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions beta mummy when she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Sue thought that was stunned by [[A Word Glittering with Spikes Fall Out by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with SpikesLizzy Mumfrey]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she simply couldn't put the book down. She had quite a few whole list of questions for the author Nigel McClea when he she 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksHugo Driscoll|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' Sue thought that [[A Reverie of Brothers Seven Days with You by R D ShanksHugo Driscoll|A Reverie of BrothersSeven Days With You]] and she had quite was a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy terminal illness and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We have the most wonderful book story for that it's more uplifting than you this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made might expect from old books in 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 in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, thoughthat description! We love this story.}}{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji |summary=Sue There was moved when she read [[God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness by Femi Bolaji|God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] and there were was quite a bit lot to chat 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 Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Jill thought that Sue was very impressed by [[Lucy The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Alan KennedyMichael Pronko|LucyThe Last Train]] was , a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunitiesthriller set in Tokyo. She and author Alan Kennedy she had quite a bit to chat about few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickDavid Windle|summary=When Sue finished After reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing Spudboy and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Chip by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetDavid Windle]] she was enthused to write Jill wants a book - until she realised that she potato superhero. There was one of the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but there was still a lot to talk about when the author Dee Blick 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-KyrkouB C R Fegan|summary=Sue enjoyed Jill thought that [[Black Greek Coffee The Grumpface by Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|Black Greek CoffeeB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]]was sweet, a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when Konstantina he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Jill thought that [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]] ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was an absorbing,evocative both fun and truly enjoyable funny to readand occasionally bawdy to boot. She had There was a few questions for author Christopher Bowden lot to chat about when he Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have to wait until the end of the month chat to find out which books we're enjoying. You can always follow us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of the books we liked every single day. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellTormod V Burkey|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Sean was impressed when he read [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Leigh RussellTormod V Burkey|Race to DeathEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] and he had quite . There was a few questions for Leigh lot to chat about when she author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeMarilyn Bennett|summary=Sue thought that 's only problem with [[Snug Granny with Benefits by Matthew Tree|SnugMarilyn Bennett]] was a deceptively simple novel that she would have loved to spend more time with unsuspected layersthe characters. It left her thinking about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree When the author popped ino into Bookbag Towers she had there was quite a few questions for the authorlot to chat about.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 NewsletterKeren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And itKeren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's time for the autumn books release rush. ThereHandbook by Keren David|The Liar's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson title and Ali Smith all have new books to come. So keep an eye peeled on on themes hit the Bookbag homepage]zeitgeist. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!
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