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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, The gap between sci-fi and how the devil are you? Well, we hopereality is not so big anymore. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we You don’t have plenty to recommend go that far back in time to you from this month's releasessee huge developments in technology.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UKFor example, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - and reading was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will today’s society, you’d either be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiativeseen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks 5 Great AI books to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''read in 2020|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into Bookbag Towers one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to chat helping to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) solve advanced problems by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Ani was impressed by Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the world building in [[Lilith: Edenkids when they can't go out? We's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Edenve come up with a baker's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series dozen of books to come. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plotWe've seen some cracking self-focused published books this year and had twists to suit every thriller fanthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. She was impressed by We really couldn't narrow the serious depiction choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil libertieseleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author.. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= Hi, hello and Writing a very happy February to all our readers. Itbook review isn's been a long slog t difficult, you know, but we there are nearing winter's end and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward few things you need to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, keep us in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.comind.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, too Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Melanie Martin|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's |summary=In [[Beauty War and ChaosLove: Slices A family's testament of anguish, endurance and Morsels of Tokyo Life devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Michael PronkoMelanie Martin|first book]] War and Love: A family's testament of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions anguish, endurance and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third bookdevotion in occupied Amsterdam]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on TokyoMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly 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 Michael read and was delighted when he popped into Bookbag Towers the author agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson immigration, myths and Keith Hagenbachpublic perception|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plotLoobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry -twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions for the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towerswider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope Ever felt that you had 've hit a wonderful festive season and if brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you were affected by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingwriting again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= WeWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''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 author.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in which Spadge researches Britain2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, bravein alphabetical order by author. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.
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|category=listscomments|title=James Donald Talks To Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=We know that One of the finest storytellers you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller listsve never heard of, but we like to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over who died in September 2018 at the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone hereage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[Dragon's Flight Landslide by Dr Kris J SimeMelissa Leet|Dragon's FlightLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was ''FUN'' and surprised to find that's not something she often says, so she it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten WomenFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's Fiction 2015vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides Every child has a good read and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author. right to medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! ''We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, could definitely make a flying car – but Christmas is around that's not the cornerhard part. SorryThe hard part is, but it is! If how do youmake a flying car that's super safe and quiet?''re looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you out.: Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= WeSue wasn've tried t expecting to give you enjoy a varied selection of crime novels for 2015novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. 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 There was a lot to chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Fantasy Self-Published Books of 20152017|summary= We had a fun time choosing our Choosing the top ten fantasy novels self-published books we read in 2017 was one of 2015, not least because it got us into the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a lot great deal of ''do you rememberdiscussion...?' Here' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle s our choices down to final top ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and there have been some very good examples in 2015Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where you really need She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to have read the earlier books chat to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= 2015 has been Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyone's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by author.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and 2015 Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was no exception. We think therethe best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn's something here for everyone t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they're in alphabetical order by authorcame to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We seem to be celebrating Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a lot of anniversaries - strong voice and the books which accompany them - at the momentclear, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried capable prose. There was a lot to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to appeal chat to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= We stayed up late and Sue loved Sandra Aragona''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten s lightly- fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy joba diplomatic spouse. But - we finally managed There was a lot that she wanted to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by 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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