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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= We've seen some great selfThe gap between sci-published books this year fi and had great fun choosing our top ten booksreality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. Here they areFor example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in alphabetical order by authortoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than BritainArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over from improving the course efficiency of a year was funny and silly andsimple, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSbasic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=BookbagA Baker's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=We know that Are you could running out of inspiration for what to do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazonwith the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's best seller lists, but we like dozen of books to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully give you'll find something for everyone heresome brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that [[DragonWe's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragonve seen some cracking self-published books this year and they's Flight]] was ''FUNre 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' s top ten consists of eleven books and that's not something she often sayshere they are, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towersin alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=WeWriting a book review isn've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides t difficult, you know, but there are a good read and we think that we've found some crackersfew things you need to keep us in mind. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= Happy November|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's testament of anguish, Bookbaggers! We hate endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to be her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the corner. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best author agreed to help you outchat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= We've tried Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated affect the publishing industry - and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorthe wider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 20158 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|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 Ever felt that you remember...?'' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of hit a series where brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorwriting again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction Books of 2015|summary=WeWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''ve noticed 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 you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by author. Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten General Fiction Self-Published Books for 20152018|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those Choosing the top ten self-published books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think that read in 2018 was difficult as we've found something for everyone's tastere constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here they are, alphabetically 's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 was no exception. We think thereOne of the finest storytellers you's something here for everyone and they're ve never heard of, who died in alphabetical order by authorSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried was surprised to give as wide find that it was a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyonedebut novel. Here they are in alphabetical 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 Books for Confident Readers 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 stayed up late and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 Every child has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy job. But - we finally managed a right to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authormedical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= ''We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the brilliant editions wehard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that've seen this year s super safe and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by author.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searanckewasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building's story of his father's war, but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Prunes for Breakfast The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by John SearanckeDaniel Peltz|Prunes for BreakfastThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] and she had quite . There was a few questions for John lot to chat about when he author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and thought it was involved a good, slow burning escapist thrillergreat deal of discussion. She had quite a few questions for the Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author when he popped in to see us...
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[http21 Doors to Happiness://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win Life Through Travel Experiences and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings Meditation by Marlon JamesChit Dubey]], calling as it ''multi-layered epiphany chimed with her personal view of a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really shouldlife. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlist.Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Peter thought that [[The Glass Girl Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Sandy HogarthElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]], an exploration of was the psychological effects of sexual trauma best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and relationship betrayals. She had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for the author when she popped into they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyGabe Riggs|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She Luke thought that the latest - [[A Death in the Dales Punk Love Foucault by Frances Brody|A Death in the DalesGabe Riggs]] - was ingeniousan intense, well researched emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a darned good readstrong voice and clear, capable prose. There were quite was a few questions lot to talk about when Frances Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellSandra Aragona|summary=Ani thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[I'll Meet You In Heaven Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Jill ThrussellSandra Aragona|I'll Meet You In Heavenautobiography]] was a story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be life as a great comfort to those who have suffered lossdiplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for author Jill Thrussell lot that she wanted to ask about when she Sandra popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainK J Lawrence|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so was delighted when Kim Staflund's latest book, she read [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors The Cossack by Kim StaflundK J Lawrence|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsThe Cossack]] landed on as it restored her desk she ''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions to ask faith in the thriller genre. When the author when she , 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 Matt AddisStuart Burrell|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently shefound Start Burrell's wallowed in book [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and [[The Hosts Recollections of Rebecca , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Alexander CordellStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Hosts Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Rebecca, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazingfeel-good read. When Matt She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into 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 Wes Stuart|summary= Well, they say summer is Luke enjoyed the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of what has been happening has tied into the world innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of books horror in our thoughts. MPs, given [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-few questions for author Wes Stuart when he 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 AgainB C R Fegan|summary=After Sue giggled like a child when she finished reading read [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather GangB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] Sue couldn: it't get the characters out of her minds a good story with some valuable lessons. The book had given her It was a lot real pleasure to chat to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoAnnie Ingram|summary=Rebecca Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was impressed by something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Dandelion Angel Conversations with Kammie by C B CalicoAnnie Ingram|Dandelion Angelbook]] and had quite . There was a few questions lot to talk about when debut author C B Calico she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephan Santiago|summary= Hi, hello Ani was quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] 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 there's something there you'd like were several points she wanted to take discuss with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsauthor Stephan Santiago when he 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 Tessa Buckley|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and moaningfamily drama series, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about itEye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Eye Spy II by Tessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]]. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they There were quite a few questions for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need Tessa when she 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 BourneSaqib Noor|summary=When Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Two Lives Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Sarah BourneSaqib Noor|Two LivesSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow, touched and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. They She had quite a lot to chat about few questions when Sarah author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towersto see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperJohnny Ringwood|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's Peter enjoyed [[Hibernia UnanimisCargoes & Capers: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King The life and Country, Ireland is United) times of a London Docklands man by John PiperJohnny Ringwood|Hibernia UnanimisCargoes & 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 to ask the author when he Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownIsabella Davidson|summary=Sue thought that was grabbed by [[The Independent DirectorBeta Mum: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Adventures in Alpha Land by Gerry BrownIsabella Davidson|The Independent DirectorBeta Mum: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceAdventures in Alpha Land]] was fascinating and certain as soon as she started reading. She decided to become the go-tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to book for anyone thinking about taking on be an independent directorship. There were quite alpha or a few questions beta mummy when she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lizzy Mumfrey|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 Sue was stunned by [[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken overFall Out by Lizzy Mumfrey]] 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 itcouldn'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 t put the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblogbook down.co.uk/2015/05/05/ She had a-night-whole list of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over questions for 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 knowauthor when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo Driscoll|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it Sue thought that [[Seven Days with You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was 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, quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and are looking for anything to read that isnit't a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for s more uplifting than you this month. In other news, author David Nicholls says might expect from that browsing bookshops then buying online is description! There was a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined lot to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way chat about books as objectswhen author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers. 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 KempMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book was very impressed by [[Caring for Shirley The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by John KempMichael Pronko|Caring for ShirleyThe Last Train]] was , a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husbandthriller set in Tokyo. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue she had plenty to discuss with John Kemp quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoDavid Windle|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic After reading [[Beauty Spudboy and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Chip by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo lifeDavid Windle]] and she had quite Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a few questions for lot to talk about when the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellB C R Fegan|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 Jill thought that [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Grumpface by Lesley J NickellB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]]. 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 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 Terrywas sweet, 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 bodyvividly illustrated. We are all She had quite a little bit less without himfew questions for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Rebecca Jill thought that [[The Virtuoso by Virginia Burges|The Virtuoso]] ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transitionboth fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to boot. She had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when author Virginia Burges Spadge popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittTormod V Burkey|summary=Jill thought that Sean was impressed when he read [[One Shot at Glory Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by P J DavittTormod V Burkey|One Shot at GloryEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She had quite There was a few questions she wanted lot to ask chat about when Paddy author Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaMarilyn Bennett|summary=Sue thought that 's only problem with [[A Word Glittering Granny with Spikes Benefits by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with SpikesMarilyn Bennett]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and that she had quite a few questions for would have loved to spend more time with the characters. When the author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towersthere was quite a lot to chat about.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersAlternative Facts|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.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Keren David Talks To R D ShanksBookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael ShanksIt wasn' t until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[A Reverie of Brothers The Liar's Handbook by R D ShanksKeren David|A Reverie of BrothersThe Liar's Handbook]] and she had with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite a few questions when how well 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 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 Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness by Femi Bolaji|God Tells themes hit the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] and there were was quite a bit to chat about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towerszeitgeist.
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|title=Chris Priestley Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsPower Of Protest|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 Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag Towers to chat about it.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=About The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyPower Of Protest|summary=Jill thought that We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Lucy Until We Win by Alan KennedyLinda Newbery|LucyUntil We Win]] was a vivid, clever story dramatized example of love, art, war and missed opportunitiesSuffragist ideas. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit 's been chatting to chat us about when he popped into Bookbag Towersthe power of protest.
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