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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks From Sci Fi to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to chat go that far back in time to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]]see huge developments in technology. For example, the seventh book smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in his Officer Gunnhildur seriestoday’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 C E Robinson5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Ani was impressed by Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the world building most important technologies in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused and had twists Are you running out of inspiration for what to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed by do with the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. kids when they can't go out? There was quite We've come up with a lot baker's dozen of books to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. ItWe's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end ve seen some cracking self-published books this year and that's a relief, isn't it? Wethey're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring all books which compare well with traditionally-published booksin the same genres. David Bowie died. And We really couldn't narrow the nation was shocked and griefchoice down any further -stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great manyear's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 ten consists of eleven books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirationalhere they are, tooin alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first Writing a book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]]isn't difficult, you know, Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite but there are a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat things you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachMelanie Martin|summary=Stacey thought that |summary=In [[The Man Who Drew TrianglesWar and Love: MagicianA family's testament of anguish, mystic or out of his mind? endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Haraldur Erlendsson Melanie Martin|War and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale Love: A family's testament of folkloreanguish, legends, spirits endurance and ultimately of thinking devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a little differentlyhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towersauthor agreed to chat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and if you were affected by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingwider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20158 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= WeEver felt that you've seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten books. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorhit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Spadge WhittakerBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches BritainWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.'Brave New World''?
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|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but Choosing the top ten self-published books we like to suggest more unusual books that read in 2018 was difficult as we've enjoyed over the yearre constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Hopefully you Here'll find something for everyone heres our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Dr Kris J SimeBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'One of the finest storytellers you' and that's not something she often saysve never heard of, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towerswho died in September 2018 at the age of 58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and we think was surprised to find that we've found some crackersit was a debut 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=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|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 you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best Every child has a right to help you out.medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= ''Wecould definitely make a flying car – but that've tried to give s not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents flying car that's super safe and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= We had Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into novel about a lot of ''do you remember...?building'' conversations! , but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. It took quite There was a while to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books lot to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Self-Published Books of 20152017|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for Choosing the top class historical fiction ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and there have been some very good examples in 2015involved a great deal of discussion. 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 hereHere's our selection, final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to enjoy reading Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and we think that we've found something for everyone's tasteMeditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. Here they are, alphabetically by authorShe was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was no exception. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authora true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of anniversaries - Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 webest book on leadership he've tried to give as wide a selection of periods d ever read and subjects as possible so that therehe couldn's something t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to appeal Bookbag Towers to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorchat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We stayed up late Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - educates with a strong voice and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobclear, capable prose. But - we finally managed There was a lot to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authortalk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the brilliant editions we've seen this year Priorities: Ambassadress and some Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of our personal favourites had life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she wanted to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeK J Lawrence|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, delighted when she read [[Prunes for Breakfast The Cossack by John SearanckeK J Lawrence|Prunes for BreakfastThe Cossack]] and she as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderStuart Burrell|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue found Start Burrell's book [[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 Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? GoodRecollections of, we hope! Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [httpMax://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. HeOne Man's the first Jamaican Journey to win , and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History Recollections of Seven Killings by Marlon James, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, calling it ''multifeel-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you haven't good read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Man Booker Prize 2015|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlist She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthWes Stuart|summary=Rebecca Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Glass Girl My Name is Sam by Sandy HogarthWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She he had quite a few questions for the author Wes Stuart when she he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyB C R Fegan|summary=Sue is giggled like a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - child when she read [[A Death in Henry and the Dales Hidden Treasure by Frances Brody|A Death in the DalesB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] - was ingenious, well researched and : it's a darned good readstory with some valuable lessons. There were quite It was a few questions real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when Frances he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was 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 [[I'll Meet You In Heaven Conversations with Kammie by Jill ThrussellAnnie Ingram|I'll Meet You In Heavenbook]] . There was a story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort lot to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell talk about when she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainStephan Santiago|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, Ani was quietly moved by [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Returning Home by Kim StaflundStephan Santiago|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsReturning Home]] landed on her desk and there were several points she ''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions wanted to ask the discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisTessa Buckley|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated Jill's really taken by Matt Addis. Most recently sheauthor Tessa Buckley's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[The Hosts of Rebecca Eye Spy II by Alexander CordellTessa Buckley|The Hosts of RebeccaEye Spy II]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt There were quite a few questions for Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2015 Newsletter|summary= Well, 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 a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-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 AgainSaqib Noor|summary=After Sue laughed and cried when she finished reading read [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Antony WoottenSaqib Noor|The Grubby Feather GangSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] Sue couldn't get , touched and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some of the characters out neediest parts of her mindthe world. The book had given her a lot to think about and she She had quite a few questions for when author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoJohnny Ringwood|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Peter enjoyed [[Dandelion Angel Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by C B CalicoJohnny Ringwood|Dandelion AngelCargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and stories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had quite rather a few lot of questions when debut author C B Calico Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello 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 to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2015 Newsletter|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need to review more books about sport, we really do.
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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, Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated MenThe Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and racial themeshit the zeitgeist.
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