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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jill thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that [[Braver Than Britainfar back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all the smartphone has been around for over the course of a year was funny and silly and10 years now, yesbut if you don’t have one in today’s society, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 20155 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from Amazon's best seller listsimproving the efficiency of simple, but we like basic tasks to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone herehelping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jill thought that [[DragonAre you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragont go out? We's Flight]] was ''FUN'' and thatve come up with a baker's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towersdozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Self-Published Books 2019|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read seen some cracking self-published books this year and we think that wethey've found some crackersre all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. Here We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= Happy NovemberWriting a book review isn't difficult, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to youknow, but Christmas is around the corner. Sorry, but it is! If there are a few things you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down need to our features section where we have done our best to help you outkeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= We|summary=In [[War and Love: A family've tried s testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to give you her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a varied selection of crime novels for 2015highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. They come from several continents Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by was delighted when the authoragreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember...?'' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authoraffect the publishing industry - and the wider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 20158 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=WeEver felt that you've noticed hit a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and 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 brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorwriting again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction Books for 2015|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which Where do you just want to enjoy reading go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and we think that we've found something for everyone's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by author.Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books for Teens 20152018|summary= Choosing our the top ten self-published books for teens is always we read in 2018 was difficult and 2015 was no exceptionas we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. We think thereHere's something here for everyone and they're our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 2015James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot One of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 wefinest storytellers you've tried to give as wide a selection never heard of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are , who died in alphabetical order by authorSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= We stayed up late Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books was surprised to find that it wasn't an easy jobwas a debut novel. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authorShe had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= We really struggled Every child has a right to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by author.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's story of his fathernot the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's war, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] super safe and she had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towers.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderDaniel Peltz|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 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]. HeSue wasn's the first Jamaican t expecting to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of enjoy a novelabout a ''building' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Man Booker Prize 2015The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|hereThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. They're all fabulous There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of Choosing the winner top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the 2015 Man Booker Prize toughest jobs we did all year and we have some exciting books on the shortlistinvolved a great deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthChit Dubey|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[The Glass Girl 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Sandy HogarthChit Dubey]], an exploration of the psychological effects as it chimed with her personal view of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalslife. She had quite a few questions for the author was delighted when she 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 Frances BrodyHenry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought Melita Thomas tell us that the latest - [[A Death in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death in the Dales]] - Mary was ingenious, well researched and a darned good read. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towers.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Ani Peter thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Jill ThrussellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|I'll Meet You In HeavenThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a story of love, loss the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. She had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainGabe Riggs|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, Luke thought that [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Punk Love Foucault by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsGabe Riggs]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it was an intense, emotional and had quite visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a few questions lot to ask the author talk about when she Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisSandra Aragona|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently sheloved Sandra Aragona's wallowed in lightly-fictionalised [[Rape of Sorting the Fair Country Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Alexander CordellSandra Aragona|Rape of the Fair Countryautobiography]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazinglife as a diplomatic spouse. When Matt There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Well, they say summer is Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into thriller genre. When the world of books in our thoughts. MPsauthor, given a free voteK J Lawrence, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-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.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainStuart Burrell|summary=After she finished reading Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Antony WoottenStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Grubby Feather GangMax: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mindan inspiring, feel-good read. The book had given her a lot She wanted to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoWes Stuart|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Dandelion Angel My Name is Sam by C B CalicoWes Stuart|Dandelion AngelMy Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when debut author C B Calico he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= Hi, hello Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully thereLenny Wen]]: it's something there you'd like to take a good story with yousome valuable lessons. If you have, well, you can still take It was a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsreal pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, Very few people believe that is. We dogs can allow you to swelter but not to moan about talk so itwas something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. 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 She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]. We need There was a lot to review more books talk about sport, we really dowhen she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneStephan Santiago|summary=When she read Ani was quietly moved by [[Two Lives Returning Home by Sarah BourneStephan Santiago|Two LivesReturning Home]] Rebecca thought that and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had a lot to chat about Stephan Santiago when Sarah he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperTessa Buckley|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John PiperJill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) Eye Spy II by John PiperTessa Buckley|Hibernia UnanimisEye Spy II]] and she had . There were quite a few questions to ask the author for Tessa when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownSaqib Noor|summary=Sue thought that laughed and cried when she read [[The Independent DirectorSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Letters from a doctor abroad by Gerry BrownSaqib Noor|The Independent DirectorSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceLetters from a doctor abroad]] was fascinating , touched and certain to become humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipworld. There were She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2015 Newsletter|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, 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 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 years, millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.}}{{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 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 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 KempJohnny Ringwood|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book Peter enjoyed [[Caring for Shirley Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by John KempJohnny Ringwood|Caring for ShirleyCargoes & Capers]] was a remarkably upbeatwith its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life-affirming read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husbandaround. it’s probably one He had rather a lot of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp questions when he Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoIsabella Davidson|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic Sue was grabbed by [[Beauty and ChaosThe Beta Mum: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Adventures in Alpha Land by Michael PronkoIsabella Davidson|essays on Tokyo lifeThe Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] and as soon as she had quite started reading. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions for the author beta mummy when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellLizzy Mumfrey|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 stunned by [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Fall Out by Lesley J NickellLizzy Mumfrey]]and simply couldn't put the book down. She'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many a whole list 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-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the bookauthor when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesHugo Driscoll|summary=Rebecca Sue thought that [[The Virtuoso Seven Days with You by Virginia BurgesHugo Driscoll|The VirtuosoSeven Days With You]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! She had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when author Virginia Burges Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Jill thought that Sue was very impressed by [[One Shot at Glory The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by P J DavittMichael Pronko|One Shot at GloryThe Last Train]] was , a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and allthriller set in Tokyo. She she had quite a few questions she wanted to ask for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when Paddy he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaDavid Windle|summary=Sue thought that After reading [[A Word Glittering with Spikes Spudboy and Chip by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with SpikesDavid Windle]] Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for lot to talk about when the author Nigel McClea 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 B C R D ShanksFegan|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' Jill thought that [[A Reverie of Brothers The Grumpface by B C R D Shanks|A Reverie of BrothersFegan and Daniela Frongia]] was sweet, funny and she vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Chris Priestley The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag Spadge Whittaker About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last Confessions of the SpiritsModern Women|summary=Jim Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was blown away when he both fun and funny to read [[The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits]] and he occasionally bawdy to boot. There was delighted a lot to chat about when author Chris Priestley Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about itto us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyTormod V Burkey|summary=Jill thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[Lucy Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Alan KennedyTormod V Burkey|LucyEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite There was a bit lot to chat about when he author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickMarilyn Bennett|summary=When Sue finished reading 's only problem with [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Granny with Benefits by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetMarilyn Bennett]] she was enthused to write a book - until she realised that she was one of would have loved to spend more time with the characters. When the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but author popped into Bookbag Towers there was still quite a lot to talk chat about when author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Interview: Bookbag Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouBookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Sue enjoyed We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Black Greek Coffee Until We Win by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouLinda Newbery|Black Greek CoffeeUntil We Win]], a series dramatized example of short stories which look at Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting to us about the darker side power of Greek domestic life and had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towersprotest.
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