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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againfar back in time to see huge developments in technology. She had quite a few questions For example, the smartphone has been around for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersover 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’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 Hazel McHaffie5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from [[Inside improving the efficiency of Me simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2016 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are Are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about running out of inspiration for what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this monthdo with the kids when they can's releases.Guess whatt go out? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, 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 've come up with a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone elsebaker's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one dozen of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiativeto give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=Quentin Bates talks to Bookbag about about Top Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they'Thin Icere all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year'|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]]s top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesalphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To C E RobinsonBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: EdenWriting a book review isn's Planetary Princess]] and knew that t difficult, you know, but there was an exciting series are a few things you need to comekeep us in mind. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag TowersDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Fox War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused Melanie Martin|War and had twists to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion Love: A family's testament of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hianguish, hello endurance and a very happy February devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to all our readersher family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring bookshighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. David Bowie died. And Days after she finished the nation book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of delighted when the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-author agreed to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, toochat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions immigration, myths and Moments'public perception|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions affect the publishing industry - and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Stacey thought Ever felt that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mindyou've hit a brick wall with your writing? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-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 TowersJessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season and if Where do you were affected by the awful floods, go when you have our sympathy, solidarity move beyond classics like ''1984'' and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking.''Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20152018|summary= WeChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we've seen re constantly surprised at just how good some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing are. Here's our final top ten books. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches Britain'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.
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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 ''arguedSue loved Sandra Aragona'' 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 authorask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We really struggled Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had chat to be left outus, but here they are in alphabetical order, by author.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searanckefound Start Burrell's story of his fatherbook [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's warJourney to, [[Prunes for Breakfast and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by John SearanckeStuart Burrell|Prunes for BreakfastTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and she had quite a few questions for John an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderWes Stuart|summary=Ani Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Celeste Three My Name is Missing Sam by Chris CalderWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She he had quite a few questions for the author Wes Stuart when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= Hi, hello, Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015Lenny Wen]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling : it ''multi-layered epiphany of s a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really shouldgood story with some valuable lessons. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Man Booker Prize 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and we have some exciting books on the shortlisthas shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthStephan Santiago|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Ani was quietly moved by [[The Glass Girl Returning Home by Sandy HogarthStephan Santiago|Returning Home]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite a few questions for the there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyTessa Buckley|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances BrodyJill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[A Death in the Dales Eye Spy II by Frances BrodyTessa Buckley|A Death in the DalesEye Spy II]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good read. There were quite a few questions for Tessa when Frances she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellSaqib Noor|summary=Ani thought that Sue laughed and cried when she read [[I'll Meet You In Heaven Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Jill ThrussellSaqib Noor|I'll Meet You In HeavenSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] was a story of love, loss touched and new beginnings which would be humbled by a great comfort to those man who have suffered losshas provided medical aid in some of the neediest parts of the world. She had quite a few questions for when author Jill Thrussell when she Saqib Noor popped in into Bookbag Towers to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainJohnny Ringwood|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, Peter enjoyed [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Cargoes & Capers: The life and times of a London Docklands man by Kim StaflundJohnny Ringwood|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsCargoes & Capers]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it 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 to ask the author when she Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisIsabella Davidson|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country was grabbed by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Alexander CordellIsabella Davidson|The Hosts of RebeccaBeta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]], both by Alexander Cordell, which as soon as she thought were amazingstarted reading. When Matt She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a beta mummy 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 AgainLizzy Mumfrey|summary=After she finished reading Sue was stunned by [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Fall Out by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather GangLizzy Mumfrey]] Sue and simply couldn't get put the characters out of her mindbook down. The book She had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few whole list of questions for the author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoHugo Driscoll|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Sue thought that [[Dandelion Angel Seven Days with You by C B CalicoHugo Driscoll|Dandelion AngelSeven Days With You]] was a quick but surprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and had quite a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello terminal illness 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 therethat it'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 more uplifting than you all doing with the summer weather? Aside might expect from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorrydescription! 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 There was a lot to review more books chat about sport, we really dowhen author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=When she read Sue was very impressed by [[Two Lives The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Sarah BourneMichael Pronko|Two LivesThe Last Train]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow, a thriller set in Tokyo. They she had quite a lot to chat about few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when Sarah he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperDavid Windle|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's After reading [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King Spudboy and Country, Ireland is United) Chip by John Piper|Hibernia UnanimisDavid Windle]] and she had quite Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a few questions lot to ask talk about when the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownB C R Fegan|summary=Sue Jill thought that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Grumpface by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was fascinating sweet, funny and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipvividly illustrated. There were She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask for author Bryce Fegan when author Gerry brown he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, what's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luck, Chris.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three years, millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempSpadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern Women|summary=Sue Jill thought that John Kemp’s book [[Caring for Shirley by John Kemp|Caring for Shirley]] ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming both fun and funny to read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husbandoccasionally bawdy to boot. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty There was a lot to discuss with John Kemp chat about when he Spadge popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoTormod V Burkey|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic Sean was impressed when he read [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Michael PronkoTormod V Burkey|essays on Tokyo lifeEthics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]] and she had quite . There was a few questions for the lot to chat about when author when he Tormod V Burkey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellMarilyn Bennett|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which she found in Sue's only problem with [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Granny with Benefits by Lesley J NickellMarilyn Bennett]]. She'd was that she would have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013spend more time with the characters. 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 Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and When the human condition but who, in person, author popped into Bookbag Towers there was kind and funny and twinkly, without quite a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without himlot to chat about.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2015 NewsletterKeren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, weKeren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of t until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[Fifty Shades Of Grey The Liar's Handbook by EL JamesKeren David|The Liar's Handbook]] are out. Most are suggesting with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the film is better than the book. It's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in title and themes hit the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the bookzeitgeist.
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