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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Happy NovemberThe gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if youdon’t have one in today’s society, but Christmas is around you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the cornermost important technologies in human history. SorryIt comes with so many benefits, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendationsfrom improving the efficiency of simple, scroll down basic tasks to our features section where we have done our best helping to help you outsolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels A Baker's Dozen of 2015Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've tried come up with a baker's dozen of books to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorbrilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Fantasy Self-Published Books of 20152019|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot of 've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they'do you rememberre all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres...? We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down to s top ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part consists of a series where you need to have read earlier eleven books to appreciate this one. Here and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=WeWriting a book review isn've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and t difficult, you know, but there have been some very good examples in 2015. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where a few things you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, keep us in alphabetical order by authormind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading |summary=In [[War and we think that weLove: A family've found something for everyones testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's tastetestament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. Here they are, alphabetically by 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=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is always difficult likely to affect the publishing industry - and 2015 was no exceptionthe wider country. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by author
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 20158 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 weEver felt that you've tried to give as wide hit a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= We stayed up late and Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''argued1984'' about which books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy job. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author'Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Picture Self-Published Books 20152018|summary= We really struggled to pick just Choosing the top ten picture self-published books from the brilliant editions we read in 2018 was difficult as we've seen this year and re constantly surprised at just how good some of self-published books are. Here's our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are final top ten in alphabetical order, by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To John SearanckeBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Sue was impressed by John SearanckeOne of the finest storytellers you's story ve never heard of his father'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 Towerswho died in September 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderMelissa Leet|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was impressed when she read [[Celeste Three is Missing Landslide by Chris CalderMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and thought was surprised to find that it was a good, slow burning escapist thrillerdebut novel. She had quite a few questions for the author Melissa when he she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait a blue frog 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]. Hehelping Malawi's the first Jamaican vulnerable children to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]]live safe, calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' healthy and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015happy lives|here]]. They're all fabulous.summary=Every child has a right to medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= ''Wecould definitely make a flying car – but that're eagerly awaiting news of s not the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and we have some exciting books on the shortlist.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthDaniel Peltz|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Glass Girl Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Sandy HogarthDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite There was a few questions for the lot to chat about when author when she Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that Choosing the latest top ten self- [[A Death in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death published books we read in 2017 was one of the Dales]] - was ingenious, well researched toughest jobs we did all year and involved a darned good readgreat deal of discussion. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag TowersHere's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellChit Dubey|summary=Ani thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[I'll Meet You In Heaven 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In HeavenChit Dubey]] was a story as it chimed with her personal view of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered losslife. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell was delighted when she Chit Dubey popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The InterviewKing's Pearl: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainHenry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Sue's always been just Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was 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'' it and had quite a few questions to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she's wallowed in Peter thought that [[Rape The Ten Golden Rules of the Fair Country Leadership by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] Elizabeth Fox and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander CordellMartin le Comte|The Hosts Ten Golden Rules of RebeccaLeadership]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt popped into was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all donechat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= WellLuke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughts. MPs, given emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a free votestrong voice and clear, [http://wwwcapable prose.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans- There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat 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 AgainSandra Aragona|summary=After she finished reading Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Antony WoottenSandra Aragona|The Grubby Feather Gangautobiography]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mindlife as a diplomatic spouse. The book had given her There was a lot that she wanted to think ask about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoK J Lawrence|summary=Rebecca Sue was impressed by delighted when she read [[Dandelion Angel The Cossack by C B CalicoK J Lawrence|Dandelion AngelThe Cossack]] and had quite a few questions when debut as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author C B Calico , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= HiSue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, hello and how are you? GoodRecollections of, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully thereSetting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's something there you'd like Journey to take with you. If you have, welland Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, you can still take a look feel- perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsgood read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= How are you all doing with Luke enjoyed the summer weather? Aside from sweltering combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and moaning, that growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[My Name is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to review more books about sport, we really dous.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneB C R Fegan|summary=When Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Two Lives Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sarah Bourne|Two LivesB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. They had It was a lot real pleasure to chat about to writer B C R Fegan when Sarah he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was impressed something of a relief when she read John Piper's Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) Conversations with Kammie by John PiperAnnie Ingram|Hibernia Unanimisbook]] and she had quite . There was a few questions lot to ask the author talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownStephan Santiago|summary=Sue thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Returning Home by Gerry BrownStephan Santiago|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceReturning Home]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There there were quite a few questions several points she wanted to ask discuss with author Stephan Santiago when author Gerry brown he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tessa Buckley|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? 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, what's been going on in the book world? Well, thereJill's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has really taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Childrenby author Tessa Buckley's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front mystery 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 Newsletter|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/a-night-of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three yearsfamily drama series, millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus Eye Spy Investigations and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing enjoyed [[The Fault in Our Stars Eye Spy II by John GreenTessa Buckley|The Fault in Our StarsEye Spy II]]. 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.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't 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 were quite a relief few questions for many, we fear. If you're looking Tessa when she popped into 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 KempSaqib Noor|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book laughed and cried when she read [[Caring for Shirley Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by John KempSaqib Noor|Caring for ShirleySurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] was , touched and humbled by a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was about looking after his wife man who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue world. She had plenty to discuss with John Kemp quite a few questions when he author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towersto see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoJohnny Ringwood|summary=Rebecca Peter enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and ChaosCargoes & Capers: Slices The life and Morsels times of Tokyo Life a London Docklands man by Michael PronkoJohnny Ringwood|essays on Tokyo lifeCargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and she stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had quite rather a few lot of questions for the author when he Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellIsabella Davidson|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which she found in Sue was grabbed by [[The White Queen of MiddlehamBeta Mum: Sprigs of Broom 1 Adventures in Alpha Land by Lesley J NickellIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]]as soon as she started reading. She'd have loved decided to chat tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questions.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=March 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld and advocate of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-be an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - alpha or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It's 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 beta mummy when she 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 BurgesLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue was stunned by [[The Virtuoso Fall Out by Virginia Burges|The VirtuosoLizzy Mumfrey]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transitionand simply couldn't put the book down. She had quite a few whole list of questions for the author when author Virginia Burges she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittHugo Driscoll|summary=Jill Sue thought that [[One Shot at Glory Seven Days with You by P J DavittHugo Driscoll|One Shot at GlorySeven Days With You]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and author P J Davitt makes that it warts and all. 's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! She had quite There was a few questions she wanted lot to ask chat about when Paddy author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Sue thought that was very impressed by [[A Word Glittering with Spikes The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Nigel McCleaMichael Pronko|A Word Glittering with SpikesThe Last Train]] was , a long, indulgent, romantic read and thriller set in Tokyo. she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction Readers|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themes.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksDavid Windle|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' After reading [[A Reverie of Brothers Spudboy and Chip by R D Shanks|A Reverie of BrothersDavid Windle]] and she had quite a few questions when the 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 Jill wants a bit of book artpotato superhero. 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 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 talk about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towers. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the Spirits|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits]] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that [[Lucy The Grumpface by Alan Kennedy|LucyB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was a vivid, clever story of love, artsweet, war funny and missed opportunitiesvividly illustrated. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about few questions for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was both fun and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide funny to Writing read and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused occasionally bawdy to write a book - until she realised that she was one of the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but there boot. There was still a lot to talk chat about when author Dee Blick Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world of books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone chat to #choosekindus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouTormod V Burkey|summary=Sue enjoyed Sean was impressed when he read [[Black Greek Coffee Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Konstantina SozouTormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Kyrkou|Black Greek CoffeeLovers Save the World?]], a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and had quite . There was a few questions lot to chat about when Konstantina author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenMarilyn Bennett|summary=Jill thought that Sue's only problem with [[The Green Door Granny with Benefits by Christopher Bowden|The Green DoorMarilyn Bennett]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable readthat she would have loved to spend more time with the characters. She had a few questions for When the author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterKeren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Hello! HowKeren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's it going? What have you been reading? ThereHandbook by Keren David|The Liar's so much good stuff about Handbook]] with #alternativefacts 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 Karen David realised quite how well 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 title and themes hit the books we liked every single dayzeitgeist. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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