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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season The gap between sci-fi and if you were affected by 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, the awful floodssmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have our sympathyone in today’s society, solidarity and very best wishesyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch. And at least }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one book of the most important technologies in your Christmas stockinghuman history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published A Baker's Dozen of Books 2015to 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 seen come up with a baker's dozen of books to give you some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten books. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorbrilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in which Spadge researches Britainthe same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten fears and faces them all over the course consists of a year was funny and silly eleven books andhere they are, yes, bravein alphabetical order by author. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.
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|category=listscomments|title=Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present Writing a book shopping from Amazonreview isn's best seller listst difficult, you know, but we like there are a few things you need to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the yearkeep us in mind. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone here Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[DragonWar and Love: A family's Flight testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Dr Kris J SimeMelanie Martin|DragonWar and Love: A family's Flighttestament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was ''FUN'' and thatMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not something she often says, so stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime read and was delighted when he popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorthe wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the corner. Sorry, but it is! If Ever felt that you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help ve hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you outwriting again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of 2015Dystopian Fiction|summary= WeWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''ve tried 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 author.''Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Fantasy Self-Published Books of 20152018|summary= We had a fun time choosing our Choosing the 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 to ten, particularly self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we've excluded any re constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, 's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=WeOne of the finest storytellers you've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples never heard of, who died in 2015. In making our selection we've avoided books which are September 2018 at the later parts age 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 author58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to enjoy reading and we think find that we've found something for everyone's tasteit was a debut novel. Here they are, alphabetically 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 Teens 2015Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 was no exception. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authorEvery child has a right to medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 2015Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= ''We seem to be celebrating could definitely make a lot of anniversaries - and flying car – but that's not the books which accompany them - at the momenthard part. The hard part is, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide how do you make a selection of periods and subjects as possible so flying car that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by author.super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= We stayed up late and Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a 'argued'building' 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 was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. But - we finally managed There was a lot to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeChit Dubey|summary=Sue was quietly impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, when she read [[Prunes for Breakfast 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by John Searancke|Prunes for BreakfastChit Dubey]] and she had quite a few questions for John as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know Peter thought that Marlon James [http://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 and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History The Ten Golden Rules of Seven Killings Leadership by Marlon JamesElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'was the best book on leadership he' d ever read and if you havenhe couldn't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousresist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Man Booker Prize 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and we have some exciting books on the shortlistvisceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthSandra Aragona|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Glass Girl Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandy HogarthSandra Aragona|autobiography]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalslife as a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for the author lot that she wanted to ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyK J Lawrence|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - was delighted when she read [[A Death in the Dales The Cossack by Frances BrodyK J Lawrence|A Death The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the Dales]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good readthriller genre. There were When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellStuart Burrell|summary=Ani thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[ITwelve Times To The Max: One Man'll Meet You In Heaven s Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Jill ThrussellStuart Burrell|ITwelve Times To The Max: One Man'll Meet You In Heavens Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was a story of lovean inspiring, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered lossfeel-good read. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell wanted to know more when she Stuart popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainWes Stuart|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid Luke enjoyed the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors My Name is Sam by Kim StaflundWes Stuart|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsMy Name is Sam]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it and he had quite a few questions to ask the for author Wes Stuart when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisB C R Fegan|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently giggled like a child when she's wallowed in read [[Rape of Henry and the Fair Country Hidden Treasure by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] B C R Fegan and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of RebeccaLenny Wen]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. When Matt It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he 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 Annie Ingram|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season but Very few people believe that dogs can talk so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much it was something of what a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has been happening lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has tied into the world of books shared them with us in our thoughts. MPs, given a free vote, her [[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-Conversations with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejectedKammie by Annie Ingram|book]] an assisted dying bill. And that made There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to 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 AgainStephan Santiago|summary=After she finished reading Ani was quietly moved by [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Returning Home by Antony WoottenStephan Santiago|The Grubby Feather GangReturning Home]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about and there were several points she had quite a few questions for wanted to discuss with author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoTessa Buckley|summary=Rebecca was impressed Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[Dandelion Angel Eye Spy II by C B CalicoTessa Buckley|Dandelion AngelEye Spy II]] and had . There were quite a few questions for Tessa 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 Saqib Noor|summary= Hi, hello Sue laughed and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been cried when she read [[Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on your holidays yetthe Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]], hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take touched and humbled by a look - perhaps for man who has provided medical aid in some reading in of the garden during neediest parts of the long eveningsworld. She had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to see us. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Johnny Ringwood|summary= How are you all doing Peter enjoyed [[Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by Johnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the summer weather? Aside from sweltering East End and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, stories how the tournament is still ongoingauthor, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy MurrayJohnny Ringwood, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionessesturned his life around. We need He had rather a lot of questions when Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers to review more books about sport, we really dochat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneIsabella Davidson|summary=When she read Sue was grabbed by [[Two Lives The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Sarah BourneIsabella Davidson|Two LivesThe Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] Rebecca thought that as soon as she started reading. She decided to tackle author Sarah Bourne was definitely going Isabella Davidson about what it means to be one to follow. They had an alpha or a lot to chat about beta mummy when Sarah she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperLizzy Mumfrey|summary=Ani Sue was impressed when she read John Piper's stunned by [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) Fall Out by John Piper|Hibernia UnanimisLizzy Mumfrey]] and she simply couldn't put the book down. She had quite a few whole list of questions to ask for the author when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownHugo Driscoll|summary=Sue thought that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Seven Days with You by Gerry BrownHugo Driscoll|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceSeven Days With You]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown 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 quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively 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 young love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure terminal illness 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 that 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 more uplifting than you know anyone might expect from that might like to take part, do let them know.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi theredescription! Spring is in the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's was a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking lot 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, chat about when 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 concurHugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers. 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 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 to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee Blick|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused 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 was still a lot s been chatting to talk us about when author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world power of books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekindprotest.
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