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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, The gap between sci-fi and reality is not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you rememberso big anymore...?'' conversations! It took quite a while You don’t have to whittle our choices down go that far back in time to tensee huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where but if you need to don’t have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they arein today’s society, 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 Historical Fiction Books of 20155 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in 2015human history. In making our selection we've avoided books which are It comes with so many benefits, from improving the later parts efficiency of trilogies and where you really need simple, basic tasks to have read the earlier books helping to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten General Fiction A Baker's Dozen of Books for 2015to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= 2015 has been a good year Are you running out of inspiration for those books which you just want what to enjoy reading and we think that wedo with the kids when they can't go out? We've found something for everyonecome up with a baker's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by authordozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books for Teens 20152019|summary= Choosing our top ten We've seen some cracking self-published books for teens is always difficult this year and 2015 was no exceptionthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We think therereally couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's something top ten consists of eleven books and here for everyone and they're are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 2015Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= We seem to be celebrating Writing a lot of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the momentbook review isn't difficult, you know, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide there are a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something few things you need to appeal to everyonekeep us in mind. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= We stayed up late |summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family'argued'' about which books should be included s testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich occupied Amsterdam in good books it wasnWWII. It't an easy jobs a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. But - we finally managed to pick just ten Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and here they are in alpabetical order by was delighted when the authoragreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= We really struggled Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to pick just ten picture books from affect the brilliant editions we've seen this year publishing industry - and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John Searancke8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue was impressed by John SearanckeEver felt that you's story of his father's war, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] and she had quite ve hit a few questions for John when he 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 Chris CalderBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|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 for the author Where do you go 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]. 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 touched and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts 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 She had quite a little bit less without himfew questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Johnny Ringwood|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 Peter enjoyed [[Cargoes & Capers: The life and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation times of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey a London Docklands man by EL JamesJohnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] are out. Most are suggesting that with its memories of life in the film is better than East End and stories how the bookauthor, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. It's He had rather 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 lot of questions when Johnny 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 BurgesIsabella Davidson|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue was grabbed by [[The Virtuoso Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Virginia BurgesIsabella Davidson|The VirtuosoBeta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transitionas 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 author Virginia Burges she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was stunned by [[One Shot at Glory Fall Out by P J Davitt|One Shot at GloryLizzy Mumfrey]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and allsimply couldn't put the book down. She had quite a few whole list of questions for the author when she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaHugo Driscoll|summary=Sue thought that [[A Word Glittering Seven Days with Spikes You by Nigel McCleaHugo Driscoll|A Word Glittering with SpikesSeven Days With You]] was a long, indulgent, romantic quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and she had quite that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Nigel McClea when he Hugo Driscoll 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 ShanksMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Ani Sue was quietly very impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[A Reverie of Brothers The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by R D ShanksMichael Pronko|A Reverie of BrothersThe Last Train]] and , a thriller set in Tokyo. she had quite a few questions when the for author popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. 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 has been leaving sculptures made 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, 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 ShineCategory: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness by Femi BolajiMichael Pronko|God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and ForgivenessMichael Pronko]] and there were was quite a bit 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 popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyDavid Windle|summary=Jill thought that After reading [[Lucy Spudboy and Chip by Alan Kennedy|LucyDavid Windle]] was Jill wants a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunitiespotato superhero. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite There was a bit lot to chat talk about when he the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickB C R Fegan|summary=When Sue finished reading Jill thought that [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Grumpface by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing B C R Fegan and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetDaniela Frongia]] she was enthused to write sweet, funny and vividly illustrated. She had 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 author Bryce Fegan when author Dee Blick he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Sue enjoyed [[Black Greek Coffee by Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|Black Greek Coffee]], a series Jill thought that ''Confessions of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life Modern Women'' was both fun and funny to read and had quite occasionally bawdy to boot. There was a few questions lot to chat about when Konstantina Spadge popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenTormod V Burkey|summary=Jill thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[The Green Door Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Christopher BowdenTormod V Burkey|The Green DoorEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable read. She had There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Christopher Bowden when he Tormod V Burkey 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 RussellMarilyn Bennett|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Sue's only problem with [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) Granny with Benefits by Leigh Russell|Race to DeathMarilyn Bennett]] and he had quite a few questions for Leigh when was that she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. When the author popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 NewsletterLinda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And itLinda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's time for the autumn books release rush[[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. There She'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 been chatting to come. So keep an eye peeled on on us about the Bookbag homepage]power of protest. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!
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