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...k and compare it to the level of panic. Best used as a reference tool when the readers start to wonder about a particular scare. ...of the government and opposition and changing social trends) contribute to the perception of risks and creation of panics - moral and otherwise.

...an eighteen year old whose life is constantly being warped and changed by the actions and decisions of a seventeen-year-old version of her from a paralle ...ion, Abby begins to learn just how fragile fate is and comes to appreciate the value of her relationships. Only when she has her fate taken away from her

|title=The 100 |sort=100, The

|title=The Grave Robber's Apprentice ...duke, who is cruel and quite, quite mad. And they are both trying to avoid the mysterious Necromancer. Only together do they have any hope of success.

...running for her life, but is seven seconds enough of a head start to keep the government off her tail? ...r is not over, and as she falls into the hands of the Agents, she realises the real price of freedom.

|title=The A-Men Return |sort=A-Men Return, The

...tic and character-full novel has some merit, showing the reality away from The Force-wielding heroes we know and love, as well as death-dealing and -defyi ...galaxy, under an assumed name, on a tiny farming moon. But lo and behold the Imperial nasties still seem to find her, even if by accident...

|summary= How do the decisions of parents impact upon the next generation? ...ed in ''Generation'', an intelligently-written début novel that approaches the subject from multiple perspectives over an eighty-year period.

|title=In the Bag ...in big trouble. Tense, gritty and accessible, this is a great follow-up to the magnificent [[Inside My Head by Jim Carrington|Inside My Head]].

...panel has asked to review your book after four weeks, we withdraw it from the shelves and it won't be covered. If we do cover your book please remember t ...oks are sent at your own risk. Once sent the book becomes the property of The Bookbag.

|title=Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice ...will love this tale in which Lydia Bennet finally gets to tell her side of the story. Just what did happen in Brighton when Lydia went away, and how did s

|title=The Steady Running of the Hour |sort=Steady Running of the Hour

...ut Marla has been playing a waiting game for the last twenty years and now the gloves are off. She will have revenge and, if she has her way, it will be c ...mated forces of Hythria win a war? Or will the Wolfblade line fall before the young heir has time to prove his worth?

...the book weaves together a number of narratives from life in the middle of the Great War in an English market town. Memorable characters and a pleasingly ...arsh realities of life at home, although by the time Cowan's novel begins, the grim reality of what is involved has dampened much of this enthusiasm.

...ng characters, Summerland encourages us to consider the limits of life and the perils of an easy death. ...ow far she is willing to go and how much she is willing to risk to uncover the truth.

|title=The Cabinet of Curiosities |sort=Cabinet of Curiosities, The

...r to in this review - Solomon's grandmother took him in and it's just been the two of them ever since. And Sol is determined to look out for her just as s ...catch him. But Priest does. Priest works for a shadowy organisation called The Order and he offers Sol five thousand pounds for a safe-cracking job. That

|title= Is it Just Me or Has the Shit Hit the Fan?: Your Hilarious New Guide to Unremitting Global Misery ...ending capitalism, so they can get back on the expenses train, and back up the rich lists.

|title=Orphans of the Tide ...ancaster, a girl inventor. As the ruthless Inquisition prepares to execute the boy, Ellie must prove that he is innocent - even if it means revealing her

...al guide to dealing with the fear of failure, backed by frank details from the author's own life. Thought-provoking. ...s Easier Than You Think by Luke Johnson|annoyed me]]. It looked as though the book didn't really stand much of a chance - and yet...

...man. Told from two viewpoints several generations apart, the links between the two gradually increase, building great tension. Recommended. ...share her secret, Sadima follows him willingly in the search to rediscover the long lost lores of magic, despite Somiss, his forbidding companion.

|title=The Dark Wild |sort=Dark Wild, The

|title=The River House ...whimsical rather than elegant but it suits her and in the right light and the right company it is charming.

...ious perspectives; countries and individual characters. And we get to see the full horrors of war at close quarters as well as an awful lot of political ...of class, outlook, values etc. I have to admit at the outset that this is the first Ken Follett book I've read even although two of his previous books ar

...important than any superpowers. Steve Cole popped into Bookbag Towers to [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steve Cole|chat to us]]. ...tew's grandfather, a famous comic-book artist. When Stew's father opens up the attic his grandfather had locked up 20 years ago, things are about to get r

|title=Secret Breakers: The Power of Three ...est code on earth. What he doesn't realise is that by doing so, he has put the three children in deadly peril.

...ere's the occasional crime but overall there's a strong feel-good factor. The stories are occasionally heavy on information but they're still a good read ...t introduction that will tell you all you need to know about who's who and the background to why Bruno is in St Denis.

...grew up here, until something happened and he ran away to the city. He's running away again…only this time evil is following him and is going to touch jus Over the course of five days darkness takes hold and people are somehow not themselv

|title=The Last Free Cat ...and exceedingly satisfying chase novel set in an authoritarian Britain in the near future. Themes of corporate power, civil liberties, and personal respo

|title= West of the Wall ...tory for days after having finished it. It will, at times, bring tears to the eyes of any mother.

...defence of independent journalism. You can't help feeling that TV news is the poorer for Frontline's demise. I absolutely loved it. There. Review over. Buy the book.

...to take down a spiteful baddie who knows all their secrets, right down to the location of their underground home. This time, there's nowhere to hide. ...giving the characters even more complex back stories, and by ratcheting up the tension so high you'll need to nip outside and have a quick scream from tim

|title=The Book of Moods ...u're in, this is an intriguing read about how to wrangle your emotions for the better

...ng. There were some nice touches, but they weren't quite enough to offset the disappointment. ...is compared to others you already know are great writers, this does raise the expectation level a little. This is not always a good thing.

...t to come. My opinions of this may have been slightly coloured by reading the superior second part first, but this is still an enthralling read. ...s, but in this case, I think that reading them backwards has taken some of the excitement out of this instalment.

|title=The Belles ...uarantee you will savour each and every chapter like I did! Quite possibly the best book of 2018 and definitely a new fantasy favourite.

|summary=The biography of Josephine, born on Martinique, the often-overlooked woman who married Napoleon Bonaparte and became Empress of ...Josephine, but few of us perhaps really know anything of the woman behind the name.

...one uses her psychic abilities to discern a threat. They are chased across the southwest of England by shadowy agents, in a thriller that could have had m ...apeshifter series, from this third book anyway, is a cross between X-Men - the School Days, and Manimal.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown ...Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship.

...vement of a bullet she's carried in her shoulder since they were children. The past comes back to haunt everyone from those days...those who've survived t The "traveller" of the title isn't a person, but a bullet.

|title=The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence |sort=Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence

...xas, which cover everything from small farms to the desert, the cities and the suburbs. A tightly controlled tale of survival. ...ut.'' ''She has only the vaguest notion that there is something wrong with the abuse she endures..''

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerald Wixey ...eping by Gerald Wixey|4 Bones Sleeping]] she had quite a few questions for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.

|summary=Lesley shares her thoughts on what it's like to be on the Bookbag panel, and on reviewing books generally. She's perceptive and thoug ...r 100 reviews under my belt, so obviously I've learnt a thing or two along the way – which I've persuaded Sue and Jill to let me share with you.

...der mystery rescued by the charm of the central characters, the romance of the Highlands, wry well-observed humour and solid plot structure. A love-it or ...ildcat called Sonsie. That both animals are referred to by the locals as the beasties, and only a special few of said locals are willing to look after t

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Liz Kessler ...stle in the Mist by Liz Kessler|Emily Windsnap]] and [[Philippa Fisher and the Stone Fairy's Promise by Liz Kessler|Philippa Fisher]] books - although the

|title=The Commando Entrepreneur ...the business world. Nothing particularly new, but a fresh re-phrasing of the principles that makes for an easy and insightful read.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jenn Ashworth ...very disparate group of people from the crime-thriller and lit-fic ends of the spectrum.

Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books t ...display for a big event, the book has plenty of styles and designs to fit the occasion. And unlike real flowers, your paper creations will never die.

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt Carrell ...Sue was impressed by [[Vortex by Matt Carrell]] and the opportunity to ask the author a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too go

|title=The Trading Game: A Confession ...injustice. There was no posh public school on his CV - but he had been to the London School of Economics. Stevenson is bright - extremely bright - and h

...the ones with intricate embroidery and beading on the legs? The ones with the artfully-placed rips and distressed seams that felt so soft when you touche ...ind of music she's dreaming of? Is she just bonkers? And can Fitz find out the truth? Well, not when Cassie has gone missing he can't...

|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven Burgauer |summary=Ani thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was perso