The Week in Libraries: November 2,
2018
Among the week's headlines: Libraries hope to win at the ballot box; NYPL sends a 'powerful' message via its library card design; and a look at how the battle over privacy is shaping up in Congress. more
Among the week's headlines: Libraries hope to win at the ballot box; NYPL sends a 'powerful' message via its library card design; and a look at how the battle over privacy is shaping up in Congress. more
A Tribute to Todd H. Bol
A Little Free Library board member recalls what made the organization’s founder tick. more
A Little Free Library board member recalls what made the organization’s founder tick. more
What We Talk About When We Talk
About Rape
Coming 11/27: A beautifully written, deeply intelligent, and ultimately hopeful examination of sexual assault from a survivor, writer, counselor and activist. (Sponsored) More
Coming 11/27: A beautifully written, deeply intelligent, and ultimately hopeful examination of sexual assault from a survivor, writer, counselor and activist. (Sponsored) More
Highlights of Next
Week's Stars
The Glovemaker
Ann Weisgarber. Skyhorse, $24.99 (336p) ISBN 978-1-5107-3783-9
Ann Weisgarber. Skyhorse, $24.99 (336p) ISBN 978-1-5107-3783-9
The Weight of a
Piano
Chris Cander. Knopf, $26.95 (336p) ISBN 978-0-525-65467-4
Chris Cander. Knopf, $26.95 (336p) ISBN 978-0-525-65467-4
Territory of
Light
Yuko Tsushima, trans. from the Japanese by Geraldine Harcourt. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $23 (128p) ISBN 978-0-374-27321-7
Yuko Tsushima, trans. from the Japanese by Geraldine Harcourt. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $23 (128p) ISBN 978-0-374-27321-7
The Nowhere
Child
Christian White. Minotaur, $26.99 (320p) ISBN 978-1-250-29371-8
Christian White. Minotaur, $26.99 (320p) ISBN 978-1-250-29371-8
The Very Best of
the Best: 35 Years of the Year’s Best Science Fiction
Edited by Gardner Dozois. Griffin, $39.99 (720p) ISBN 978-1-250-29619-1
Edited by Gardner Dozois. Griffin, $39.99 (720p) ISBN 978-1-250-29619-1
How Long ’Til
Black Future Month?
N.K. Jemisin. Orbit, $26 (416p) ISBN 978-0-316-49134-1
N.K. Jemisin. Orbit, $26 (416p) ISBN 978-0-316-49134-1
Sea People: The
Puzzle of Polynesia
Christina Thompson. Harper, $29.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-06-206087-7
Christina Thompson. Harper, $29.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-06-206087-7
Unexampled
Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President
Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring
Richard Gergel. FSG/Crichton, $27 (336p) ISBN 978-0-374-10789-5
Richard Gergel. FSG/Crichton, $27 (336p) ISBN 978-0-374-10789-5
Children's Books
Good Boy
Sergio Ruzzier. Atheneum, $15.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4814-9906-4
Sergio Ruzzier. Atheneum, $15.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4814-9906-4
Why the Face?
Jean Jullien. Phaidon, $14.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-7148-7719-8
Jean Jullien. Phaidon, $14.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-7148-7719-8
Lunar New Year
Hannah Eliot, illus. by Alina Chau. Little Simon, $8.99 (24p) ISBN 978-1-5344-3303-8
Hannah Eliot, illus. by Alina Chau. Little Simon, $8.99 (24p) ISBN 978-1-5344-3303-8
Hands Up!
Breanna J. McDaniel, illus. by Shane W. Evans. Dial, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-525-55231-4
Breanna J. McDaniel, illus. by Shane W. Evans. Dial, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-525-55231-4
Shout
Laurie Halse Anderson. Viking, $17.99 (304p) ISBN 978-0-670-01210-7
Laurie Halse Anderson. Viking, $17.99 (304p) ISBN 978-0-670-01210-7
New Books and More
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of
November 5, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about two toys on an unlikely adventure, a middle grade book about a blob of ink with a mind of its own, and a high fantasy novel featuring a protagonist who defies her world's rigid caste system. more
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about two toys on an unlikely adventure, a middle grade book about a blob of ink with a mind of its own, and a high fantasy novel featuring a protagonist who defies her world's rigid caste system. more
PW Picks: Books of the Week,
November 5, 2018
This week: new books from Lee Child, Craig Morgan Teicher, Brandon Sanderson, and more. more
This week: new books from Lee Child, Craig Morgan Teicher, Brandon Sanderson, and more. more
Q & A with Brandon Sanderson
In Sanderson's new YA novel, a human colony is trapped on an ancient planet, while aliens periodically raid them. more
In Sanderson's new YA novel, a human colony is trapped on an ancient planet, while aliens periodically raid them. more
Win a Mouse Adventures Signed Set
from NorthSouth Books!
Enter to win one of five signed sets of Torben Kuhlmann's Mouse Adventures, including his latest, 'Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure.' (Sponsored) Enter Here
Enter to win one of five signed sets of Torben Kuhlmann's Mouse Adventures, including his latest, 'Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure.' (Sponsored) Enter Here
- Macmillan is
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Manager
- SAGE Publishing is
seeking a new Supplier
and Freelance Manager
- Bloomsbury Digital Resources is seeking a new Senior
Account Manager, North America
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Top 10 Bestsellers
1
John Grisham, Author
|
2
The Wonky Donkey
Craig Smith, Author, Katz Cowley, Illustrator
|
3
Ina Garten, Author
|
4
Nicholas Sparks, Author
|
5
Kingdom of Ash
Sarah J Maas, Author
|
6
Rachel Hollis, Author
|
7
Killing the SS
Bill O'Reilly, Author
|
8
Kobe Bryant, Author, Phil Jackson, Introduction by, Pau Gasol,
Foreword by, Andrew D Bernstein, Photographer
|
9
Tucker Carlson, Author
|
10
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain
Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Dav Pilkey, Author, Dav Pilkey, Illustrator
|
The Best Books of 2018
PW's editors pick the year's 100 best adult titles and 50 for children and teens.
PW's editors pick the year's 100 best adult titles and 50 for children and teens.
The Week in Libraries: October 26,
2018
Among the week's headlines: Why it's time to end the long-running GSU e-reserves case; uncertainty grows for library e-books; and a lawsuit over 'Drag Queen Story Time.' more
Among the week's headlines: Why it's time to end the long-running GSU e-reserves case; uncertainty grows for library e-books; and a lawsuit over 'Drag Queen Story Time.' more
Win a Copy of 'Eat Like a Maisel'!
Enter for your chance to win one of 10 copies of the new unofficial cookbook inspired by the eight-time Emmy Award–winning show 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' (Sponsored) Enter Here
Enter for your chance to win one of 10 copies of the new unofficial cookbook inspired by the eight-time Emmy Award–winning show 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' (Sponsored) Enter Here
Highlights of Next
Week's Stars
Bowlaway
Elizabeth McCracken. Ecco, $27.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-06-286285-3
Elizabeth McCracken. Ecco, $27.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-06-286285-3
The Far Field
Madhuri Vijay. Grove, $27 (448p) ISBN 978-0-802-12840-9
Madhuri Vijay. Grove, $27 (448p) ISBN 978-0-802-12840-9
Unmarriageable
Soniah Kamal. Ballantine, $27 (352p) ISBN 978-1-5247-9971-7
Soniah Kamal. Ballantine, $27 (352p) ISBN 978-1-5247-9971-7
Out of the Dark
Gregg Hurwitz. Minotaur, $27.99 (400p) ISBN 978-1-250-12042-7
Gregg Hurwitz. Minotaur, $27.99 (400p) ISBN 978-1-250-12042-7
Burned: A True
Story of Murder and the Crime That Wasn’t
Edward Humes. Dutton, $28 (336p) ISBN 978-1-524742-13-3
Edward Humes. Dutton, $28 (336p) ISBN 978-1-524742-13-3
Dreyer’s
English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style
Benjamin Dreyer. Random House, $25 (320p) ISBN 978-0-8129-9570-1
Benjamin Dreyer. Random House, $25 (320p) ISBN 978-0-8129-9570-1
Europe: A
Natural History
Tim Flannery, with Luigi Boitani. Atlantic Monthly, $27 (288p) ISBN 978-0-8021-2916-1
Tim Flannery, with Luigi Boitani. Atlantic Monthly, $27 (288p) ISBN 978-0-8021-2916-1
Solitary
Albert Woodfox, with Leslie George. Grove, $26 (320p) ISBN 978-0-8021-2908-6
Albert Woodfox, with Leslie George. Grove, $26 (320p) ISBN 978-0-8021-2908-6
Children's Books
There Are No
Bears in This Bakery
Julia Sarcone-Roach. Knopf, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-399-55665-4
Julia Sarcone-Roach. Knopf, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-399-55665-4
Eye Spy: Wild
Ways Animals See the World
Guillaume Duprat. What on Earth, $21.99 (36p) ISBN 978-1-9998028-5-1
Guillaume Duprat. What on Earth, $21.99 (36p) ISBN 978-1-9998028-5-1
What Is Given
from the Heart
Patricia C. McKissack, illus. by April Harrison. Random/Schwartz & Wade, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-375-83615-2
Patricia C. McKissack, illus. by April Harrison. Random/Schwartz & Wade, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-375-83615-2
New Books and More
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of
October 29, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about two egotistical animals, a middle grade novel about friendship and loss, and a dramatic YA novel that returns to the science fiction world of an existing series. more
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about two egotistical animals, a middle grade novel about friendship and loss, and a dramatic YA novel that returns to the science fiction world of an existing series. more
PW Picks: Books of the Week,
October 29, 2018
This week: new books from Stephen King, Charlaine Harris, Michael Connelly, and more. more
This week: new books from Stephen King, Charlaine Harris, Michael Connelly, and more. more
2018 Tweens Read Festival in
Photos
Click through to see our selection of highlights from the event, which included panels and a mass author signing. more
Click through to see our selection of highlights from the event, which included panels and a mass author signing. more
- OCLC is
seeking a new Manager,
Business Development & Publisher Relations
- American Psychological Association is seeking a new Children's
Book Marketing Manager, Magination Press, an Imprint of APA
- Fox Chapel Publishing
is seeking a new Account
Manager
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Top 10 Bestsellers
1
The Wonky Donkey
Craig Smith, Author, Katz Cowley, Illustrator
|
2
Nicholas Sparks, Author
|
3
Tucker Carlson, Author
|
4
Killing the SS
Bill O'Reilly, Author
|
5
Rachel Hollis, Author
|
6
Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents
Pete Souza, Author
|
7
Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Author, Jonny Sun, Illustrator
|
8
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain
Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Dav Pilkey, Author, Dav Pilkey, Illustrator
|
9
Dork Diaries 13
Rachel Renée Russell, Author, Rachel Renée Russell, Illustrator
|
10
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Brene Brown, Author
|
Why Chimamanda Adichie Will Not
'Shut Up'
The full remarks of Adichie's powerful speech at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair, in which the acclaimed novelist talks about why this is a time for new voices, for boldness in storytelling, and why literature today matters more than ever. more
The full remarks of Adichie's powerful speech at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair, in which the acclaimed novelist talks about why this is a time for new voices, for boldness in storytelling, and why literature today matters more than ever. more
The Week in Libraries: October 19,
2018
Among the week's headlines: On library e-books, the world is watching; how some university presses are taking control of their e-book sales; and RIP Todd Bol, founder of the Little Free Library movement. more
Among the week's headlines: On library e-books, the world is watching; how some university presses are taking control of their e-book sales; and RIP Todd Bol, founder of the Little Free Library movement. more
Highlights of Next
Week's Stars
Lost Children
Archive
Valeria Luiselli. Knopf, $27.95 (400p) ISBN 978-0-525-52061-0
Valeria Luiselli. Knopf, $27.95 (400p) ISBN 978-0-525-52061-0
An Anonymous
Girl
Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. St. Martin’s, $27.99 (384p) ISBN 978-1-250-13373-1
Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. St. Martin’s, $27.99 (384p) ISBN 978-1-250-13373-1
The Age of Light
Whitney Scharer. Little, Brown, $28 (384p) ISBN 978-0-316-52408-7
Whitney Scharer. Little, Brown, $28 (384p) ISBN 978-0-316-52408-7
Wanderer
Sarah Léon, trans from the French by John Cullen. Other Press, $15.95 trade paper (208p) ISBN 978-1-59051-925-7
Sarah Léon, trans from the French by John Cullen. Other Press, $15.95 trade paper (208p) ISBN 978-1-59051-925-7
The Current
Tim Johnston. Algonquin, $27.95 (416p) ISBN 978-1-61620-677-2
Tim Johnston. Algonquin, $27.95 (416p) ISBN 978-1-61620-677-2
Eating the Sun:
Small Musings on a Vast Universe
Ella Frances Sanders. Penguin, $17 (160p) ISBN 978-0-14-313316-2
Ella Frances Sanders. Penguin, $17 (160p) ISBN 978-0-14-313316-2
The Sun Is a
Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds
Caroline Van Hemert. Little, Brown Spark, $28 (320p) ISBN 978-0-316-41442-5
Caroline Van Hemert. Little, Brown Spark, $28 (320p) ISBN 978-0-316-41442-5
Maid: Hard Work,
Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive
Stephanie Land. Hachette, $27 (288p) ISBN 978-0-316-50511-6
Stephanie Land. Hachette, $27 (288p) ISBN 978-0-316-50511-6
The Unwinding of
the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After
Julie Yip-Williams. Random House, $27 (320p) ISBN 978-0-525-51135-9
Julie Yip-Williams. Random House, $27 (320p) ISBN 978-0-525-51135-9
The Pianist from
Syria: A Memoir
Aeham Ahmad, as told to Sandra Hetzl and Ariel Hauptmeier, trans. from the German by Emanuel Bergmann. Atria, $25 (288p) ISBN 978-1-5011-7349-3
Aeham Ahmad, as told to Sandra Hetzl and Ariel Hauptmeier, trans. from the German by Emanuel Bergmann. Atria, $25 (288p) ISBN 978-1-5011-7349-3
Children's Books
Crab Cake:
Turning the Tide Together
Andrea Tsurumi. HMH, $17.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-544-95900-2
Andrea Tsurumi. HMH, $17.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-544-95900-2
One-Third Nerd
Gennifer Choldenko, illus. by Églantine Ceulemans. Random/Lamb, $16.99 (224p) ISBN 978-1-5247-1888-6
Gennifer Choldenko, illus. by Églantine Ceulemans. Random/Lamb, $16.99 (224p) ISBN 978-1-5247-1888-6
The Gilded
Wolves
Roshani Chokshi. Wednesday, $18.99 (400p) ISBN 978-1-250-14454-6
Roshani Chokshi. Wednesday, $18.99 (400p) ISBN 978-1-250-14454-6
Unbroken: 13
Stories Starring Disabled Teens
Edited by Marieke Nijkamp. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $17.99 (320p) ISBN 978-0-374-30650-2
Edited by Marieke Nijkamp. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $17.99 (320p) ISBN 978-0-374-30650-2
Two Can Keep a
Secret
Karen M. McManus. Delacorte, $19.99 (336p) ISBN 978-1-5247-1472-7
Karen M. McManus. Delacorte, $19.99 (336p) ISBN 978-1-5247-1472-7
New Books and More
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of
October 22, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about immigration, a middle grade science-filled space romp, and a YA novel that melds history and magic. more
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about immigration, a middle grade science-filled space romp, and a YA novel that melds history and magic. more
PW Picks: Books of the Week,
October 22, 2018
This week: inside the golden age of science fiction, plus the epic drama of our atmosphere. more
This week: inside the golden age of science fiction, plus the epic drama of our atmosphere. more
- Sterling Publishing
is seeking a new Production
Manager
- Independent Publishers Group is seeking a new Digital
Print Associate
- Bloomsbury Publishing
is seeking a new Junior
Business Analyst
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Top 10 Bestsellers
1
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Brene Brown, Author
|
2
Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class Is Bringing America to
the Brink of Revolution
Tucker Carlson, Author
|
3
The Wonky Donkey
Craig Smith, Author, Katz Cowley, Illustrator
|
4
Killing the SS
Bill O'Reilly, Author
|
5
Rachel Hollis, Author
|
6
Skinnytaste One and Done: 140 No-Fuss Dinners for Your Instant
Pot(r), Slow Cooker, Sheet Pan, Air Fryer, Dutch Oven, and More
Gina Homolka, Author, Heather K Jones, Author
|
7
Michael Beschloss, Author
|
8
Mitch Albom, Author
|
9
John Sandford, Author
|
10
Ambush
James Patterson, Author, James O. Born, Author
|
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How to Do a Library Makeover
The Winnetka Public Library, outside Chicago, underwent a stunning transformation—and other libraries can, too. more
The Winnetka Public Library, outside Chicago, underwent a stunning transformation—and other libraries can, too. more
Win a Set of CubHouse and Caracal
books!
This fun collection of titles is perfect for early readers and middle grade readers! Including fan favorites such as 'Sheets,' 'This Is a Taco!,' 'The Wormworld Saga,' 'Oothar the Blue,' and more! (Sponsored) More
This fun collection of titles is perfect for early readers and middle grade readers! Including fan favorites such as 'Sheets,' 'This Is a Taco!,' 'The Wormworld Saga,' 'Oothar the Blue,' and more! (Sponsored) More
Highlights of Next
Week's Stars
Elsey Come Home
Susan Conley. Knopf, $25.95 (256p) ISBN 978-0-525-52098-6
Susan Conley. Knopf, $25.95 (256p) ISBN 978-0-525-52098-6
Looker
Laura Sims. Scribner, $25 (192p) ISBN 978-1-5011-9911-0
Laura Sims. Scribner, $25 (192p) ISBN 978-1-5011-9911-0
Monument: Poems
New and Selected
Natasha Trethewey. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $26 (208p) ISBN 978-1-328-50784-6
Natasha Trethewey. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $26 (208p) ISBN 978-1-328-50784-6
The Kingdom of
Copper
S.A. Chakraborty. Harper Voyager, $26.99 (544p) ISBN 978-0-06-267813-3
S.A. Chakraborty. Harper Voyager, $26.99 (544p) ISBN 978-0-06-267813-3
A Queen from the
North
Erin McRae and Racheline Maltese. Avian30, $4.99 ISBN 978-1-5378-9035-7
Erin McRae and Racheline Maltese. Avian30, $4.99 ISBN 978-1-5378-9035-7
Nobody’s Looking
at You: Essays
Janet Malcolm. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $26 (304p) ISBN 978-0-374-27949-3
Janet Malcolm. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $26 (304p) ISBN 978-0-374-27949-3
My Greek Table:
Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours
Diane Kochilas. St. Martin’s, $35 (400p) ISBN 978-1-250-16637-1
Diane Kochilas. St. Martin’s, $35 (400p) ISBN 978-1-250-16637-1
Children's Books
A History of
Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings
David Hockney and Martin Gayford, illus. by Rose Blake. Abrams, $24.99 (128p) ISBN 978-1-4197-3211-9
David Hockney and Martin Gayford, illus. by Rose Blake. Abrams, $24.99 (128p) ISBN 978-1-4197-3211-9
Magnificent
Birds
Narisa Togo. Candlewick Studio, $20 (32p) ISBN 978-1-5362-0169-7
Narisa Togo. Candlewick Studio, $20 (32p) ISBN 978-1-5362-0169-7
Stronger,
Faster, and More Beautiful
Arwen Elys Dayton. Delacorte, $18.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-525-58095-9
Arwen Elys Dayton. Delacorte, $18.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-525-58095-9
New Books and More
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of
October 15, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl who wants to stay awake forever, a Christmas fairy tale by a TV celebrity and his husband, and a middle grade novel about the summer adventures of three boys in small-town Indiana. more
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl who wants to stay awake forever, a Christmas fairy tale by a TV celebrity and his husband, and a middle grade novel about the summer adventures of three boys in small-town Indiana. more
PW Picks: Books of the Week,
October 15, 2018
This week: new books from Susan Orlean, Barbara Kingsolver, and more. more
This week: new books from Susan Orlean, Barbara Kingsolver, and more. more
Win 'Sweet Home Café Cookbook'!
Enter for your chance to win one of five copies of 'Sweet Home Café Cookbook,' the cookbook for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's Sweet Home Café! (Sponsored) Enter Here
Enter for your chance to win one of five copies of 'Sweet Home Café Cookbook,' the cookbook for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's Sweet Home Café! (Sponsored) Enter Here
- Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is seeking a new Senior
Designer
- Heyday is
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Editor
- Liturgical Press is
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Market Publisher
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Top 10 Bestsellers
1
The Wonky Donkey
Craig Smith, Author, Katz Cowley, Illustrator
|
2
Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class Is Bringing America to
the Brink of Revolution
Tucker Carlson, Author
|
3
Bob Woodward, Author
|
4
Rachel Hollis, Author
|
5
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain
Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Dav Pilkey, Author, Dav Pilkey, Illustrator
|
6
Jodi Picoult, Author
|
7
Reese Witherspoon, Author
|
8
Michael Lewis, Author
|
9
Just Jessie: My Guide to Love, Life, Family, and Food
Jessie James Decker, Author
|
10
Instant Loss Cookbook: Cook Your Way to a Healthy Weight with
125 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Your Instant Pot(r), Electric Pressure
Cooke
Brittany Williams, Author
|
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