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Barb (the mom) and Tracie (the daughter) are obsessed knitters and avid readers. We love to talk about our current knitting projects and favorite books to read or listen to - we also review the occasional knitting book. Come join us!
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Sentimental Garbage

Justice for Dumb Women

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Sentimental Garbage is a podcast hosted by Caroline O'Donoghue about the culture we love that society can sometimes make us feel ashamed of. Formerly a chick-lit podcast, sometimes a Sex and the City podcast. We don't know the most, we feel the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Beach reads. Chick lit. Rom coms. The genre goes by many names, but there’s usually one guarantee for each book: People are kissing (or something more) just about 50 percent into it. Katey Outka and Abigail Rosenthal are journalists, former co-workers-turned-friends and romance fanatics who have been trading books for years. Join us for biweekly episodes, including a monthly book club discussion of our pick, as well as chats about new releases, what we love about the genre, HEAs, our favorit ...
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The Writing Table is a podcast for writers and book lovers. Whether you're a seasoned writer or curious about the writing life, pull up a chair. Hear from authors from every stage-from New York Times list-makers to debuts. You'll get a behind-the-scenes view of your favorite books-from writing the ugly first drafts to the final editorial processes. Check out interviews with Phillipa Gregory, Jennifer Weiner, Lemony Snicket, Laurie Frankel, and so many others. Come on in-there's always room a ...
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Harlequin Author Spotlight

Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.

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Get the story behind the story with this series of author interviews from Harlequin, the global leader in series romance and one of the world's leading publishers of women's fiction. Meet debut authors and New York Times bestselling writers from a wide variety of genres—romance, chick lit, fantasy, suspense—and learn what inspires them to write.
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Jot Notes

Jot Notes - Where we discover the newest, hottest books & Authors on the scene

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Welcome to Jot Notes - Where we dive into the newest, hottest books and Authors on the scene. My name is Jenna Greene, YA fantasy author – author of the Imagine series and the award-winning novel REBORN. With me is my co-host Miranda Oh, a contemporary chick-lit writer, author of the “Chin Up, Tits Out” series.
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The Hive with Buzz Books

The Hive with Buzz Books

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Celebrating stories in film, television and literature with special guests. Buzzing the best entertainment: top picks, new releases, bestsellers and blockbuster movies, award winners and story craft. Hosted by Malena Lott, author and executive editor at Buzz Books USA.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a woman at the start of a midlife crisis needs a creative project. So writer, journalist and broadcaster Harriet Minter is writing a book….. A “chick-lit” novel (don’t worry, we’ll be discussing that term). A genre that is both critiqued and loved in equal parts. Join Harriet for the writing journey, as she navigates story arcs, character traits and plots. In every episode you’ll hear from authors who have been there and done it and friends who ca ...
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Welcome to 'Pussy Church' - the ultimate guide to unlocking your full sexual potential! Join erotica writer Lara as she spins new tales of sexual exploration with leading experts, in her all-new series. Together, we'll unravel the mysteries of cultivating deep, intimate connections with insights like unlocking the secrets of lasting love and channeling your inner dominatrix. New episodes every Sunday, go to @talesoflara on Instagram to keep up-to-date
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MSNBC’s Ali Velshi brings you “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the book banning and censorship epidemic sweeping the nation. In each episode, a different author joins Ali to discuss why their work is being targeted and what is so crucial about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis, in the notion that reading is resistance. Read along with Ali. Velshi Banned Book Club Season Two Reading List: "Small Acts of ...
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Words To Mouth

Carrie Runnals

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Words To Mouth is an author interview talk show where readers meet authors beyond the printed page…and win FREE books. Come discover new and seasoned authors and the books they write. Carrie Runnals understands the challenges of being a busy woman juggling work-life balance. She scours the literary market and keeps a pulse on new book releases for you. Hear about the latest must-read novels and nonfiction as Carrie gets the answers to questions you want asked with authors you’d love to meet. ...
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Ceil Clark is fed up with dating the twenty-something hipsters and slackers that litter the streets of Los Angeles nightlife like empty, discarded cans of Red Bull. Against the wise advice of her best friend, Lupe, she makes a pre-meditated decision to seduce, tag and bag her newest boss---Wayne Hayter; the cool and always collected thirty-something, corporate-loving, sports-car-driving, designer duds wearing, General Manager of the Porsche dealership where Ceil merely tolerates her 9 to 5 g ...
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Your Voice Here

Jeremy Chapman/ Your Voice Here

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My name is Jeremy Chapman and I am a Podcaster, Podcast Producer and Radio Presenter. Each week a guest drops in to chat about their journey in to radio presenting, podcasting or voice over work to give you a fun and inspiring look at how they got in to that industry, along with passing on hints, tips and guidance to help you do the same.If you would like to be a guest on the Your Voice Here podcast then email hello@yourvoicehere.co.uk for more details.
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This week we’re clinging to the Olympics by reading The Kraken Games by Lilith Stone! Luna is the first human to have ever entered the Kraken Games in Motham City. Kai is this year’s chosen kraken, who will have to fight every single entrant in order to win–and he must win if he’d like to bring honor back to his people. Last year’s kraken lost to a…
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Friday, August 16, 2024 Book talk starts at 10:10 Studio 49 Retreat - October 18-20, 2024 at Tuolomne Trails outside Groveland, CA. Enrollment is still open! This episode is NOT brought to you by Alaska Airlines, but we are all big fans. Knitting Eileen is working on the Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart in scrap yarn and is getting back into her Z…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new episode of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art and give advice on your sexy confessions: The surge in smut that’s heating up bookshelves everywhere. Why sex often disappoints for young adults. Tips on navigating …
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Harlequin Afterglow Author MC Vaghan joins me today to chat her Harlequin debut, Romancing Miss Stone You can find Author MC Vaughan's website here. Learn more about Romancing Miss Stone here. Click here to join MC's newsletter. Keep up with her on Pinterest here. Follow her on Facebook here. Get your copy of Romancing Miss Stone from Bookshop.Org …
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Gill Paul has written thirteen historical novels, many of them re-evaluating extraordinary 20th-century women whom she thinks have been marginalized or misjudged by historians. Her books have reached the top of the US, Canadian, and UK charts, and have been translated into twenty-three languages. Gill was born and raised in Scotland, apart from an …
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MSNBC's Ali Velshi brings you a second season of the “Velshi Banned Book Club.” Book banning is happening more and more. Removing literature from library shelves, school syllabi, and summer reading lists isn’t just blatant censorship; it is the tip of the sword that threatens American democracy itself. Featuring critically acclaimed and culturally …
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new episode of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art, and give advice on your sexy confessions: Navigating love with an alter ego Top insights from sex therapists How to handle a partner who sweats a lot during sex Che…
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Hadley Leggett writes layered book club fiction exploring truth in shades of gray. Before becoming a novelist, her winding career path included degrees in medicine, biochemistry, Spanish, and science journalism, as well as a ten-year stint as a stay-at-home mom. She began writing fiction — her secret lifelong dream — when her youngest child started…
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Sara Goodman Confino dishes about her path to publishing, her mad love for everything Springsteen, researching her latest novel, and the story behind the cover of Behind Every Good Man. Confino teaches high school English and journalism in Montgomery County, Maryland, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and miniature schnauzer, Sandy. When …
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Katey and Abigail discuss the things (cishet) men could learn from romance novels, including communication, empathy and — yes — sex. Other topics include their feelings on grand gestures, Abigail’s panic before her husband proposed, Katey’s dog escaping during her proposal, and which fictional men are the best (and worst) examples for IRL men. Call…
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Author of Love and Other Conspiracies, Mallory Marlowe joins me on the podcast today! You can find Author Mallory Marlowe's website here. Click here to learn more about Love and Other Conspiracies Click here to sign up for Mallory's newsletter and for links to her social media Click here to get your copy of Love and Other Conspiracies ♡ ♡If you enj…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new episode of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art, and give advice on your sexy confessions: Our top sexting tips to spice up your summer New studies on the orgasm gap The surprising number of people who’d trade int…
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Jaclyn Goldis is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and NYU Law. She practiced trust and estate law at a large Chicago firm for seven years before leaving her job to travel the world and write novels. She is the author of When We Were Young, The Chateau, and her latest, The Main Character. For more information visit jaclyngoldis.c…
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This week, Sam and Tex are back to discuss the latest twists and turns in Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, covering chapters 30 through 55. Things are heating up for Celaena Sardothien as she faces new challenges, both on and off the battlefield. In this episode, we’ll explore the mounting tension within the castle, the deepening relationships tha…
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It’s a double episode tonight, ladies and gentlemen! Last year, Tracy Sumner threw out the idea of getting some historical romance authors together and we were absolutely psyched about it. It took awhile to get schedules together, but we’ve finally nailed it. We’re focusing on The Rake Review series, specifically The Fake February Rake Charlie Lane…
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You can find Author Heidi Main's website here. Sign up for Heidi's newsletter here. Keep up with Author Heidi Main on Instagram here. Get your copy of Her Loyal Companion from Bookshop.org here Get your copy of Her Loyal Companion from Harlequin's website here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating a…
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Moon Unit Zappa was born in 1967 to legendary musician Frank Vincent Zappa and his second wife, Gail Zappa. At the age of fourteen, Moon Zappa appeared in Frank Zappa’s career defining music video, “Valley Girl,” which later helped jump-start Moon’s own career. Since then, Moon has worked as an actress, writer, comedian, artist, businesswoman, and …
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Melissa Payne is the bestselling author of four novels, including A Light in the Forest and The Night of Many Endings. After an early career raising money for nonprofit organizations, Melissa began dreaming about becoming a published author and wrote her first novel. Her stories feature small mountain towns with characters searching for redemption,…
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Katey and Abigail read Lizzy Dent’s “Just One Taste” and dream of eating copious amounts of Italian food. Other topics include flying with cremains, their chaotic beach trip, being nosy in vacation rentals and a VERY exciting announcement! Calling all central Texas book lovers! Fae Ball Austin is coming. A book convention by day and an immersive fa…
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This week, Sam and Tex are diving into a world of magic, assassins, and, yes, intense palace drama with Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. And while we might not be the typical target audience for a fantasy novel featuring a fierce female assassin deciding betwixt two lovers, we’re here to give you our take on the first half of this epic saga. Join …
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Bestselling Author Michelle Lindo-Rice joins me on the podcast today! You can find Michelle's website here. You can get your copy of A Beauty in the Beast from Harlequin's website here. You can get your copy of The Bookshop Sisterhood from Harlequin's website here. You can get your copy of A Fortune Thanksgiving from Harlequin's website here. Get y…
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A native of Long Island, New York, Guggenheim is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer of television shows (ARROW, DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, TROLLHUNTERS, CARNIVAL ROW), movies (GREEN LANTERN, PERCY JACKSON - SEA OF MONSTERS), comic books (X-MEN GOLD, BLADE), video games (CALL OF DUTY 3, SINGULARITY), and novels (OVERWATCH).In addition, his wor…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new season of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share with you! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art and give advice on your sexy confessions. This week: The upcoming movie inspired by the erotica classic Emmanuelle A study revealing the top destination for …
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Hey there, book enthusiasts! We’re Sam and Tex, and we’re kicking off our new podcast with a deep dive into the enchanting world of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. We’re here to give you our unfiltered take on the series that’s got everyone talking. In this introductory episode, we’ll set the stage for our journey through Celaena Sardothien’s wor…
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Ahead of Sentimental Garbage Live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Caroline and comedian Alexandra Haddow take to the stage for the June leg of the SG UK tour. EDINBURGH EVENTS: WED 14th AUG 13:45-14:45 - Phoebe McIntosh & Caroline O'Donoghue: Love and Chaos WED 14th AUG 21:00-22:30 - Book Fest vs The Fringe: A Book Quiz of Epic Propor…
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Tara Sim offers a glimpse into writing YA fantasy novels steeped in established mythologies and the "Write to Your Heart Trash" theory she sticks by. Tara is the author of The Dark Gods trilogy, the Scavenge the Stars duology, and the Timekeeper trilogy who can typically be found wandering the wilds of the Bay Area, California. When she’s not chasi…
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Back to our regularly scheduled programming, we read Muffin Top by Avery Flynn! BBW heroine Lucy is debating going home to her 15th high school reunion when her best friend’s soon-to-be brother-in-law plops down in the chair opposite her and offers to be her date. Frankie is on a self-imposed celibacy streak and is looking forward to the distractio…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new episode of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share with you! Follow Lara on her quest to spread the gospel of sex, celebrate erotic art, and offer advice on your sexy confessions. This week: The ultimate orgasm trivia in honor of International Female Orgasm Day. Creative ways to ha…
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Born and raised in North London, Caves is the internationally bestselling author of A Killer Came Knocking and I Know Where She Is, which The Sun described as 'sinister, unsettling and gripping'. SB now lives in South London with his wife and two sons. His latest novel is the high concept locked-room thriller, Honeycomb. Learn more at sbcaves.com I…
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Yasmin Angoe is the Anthony-nominated author of the critically acclaimed thriller Her Name Is Knight of the Nena Knight series. She is a first-generation Ghanaian American and, in 2020, received the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color from Sisters in Crime. Yasmin’s books were an Amazon Best Book of the Month for Mystery, Thril…
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In honor of Abigail's honeymoon (that Katey tagged along on...long story), the girls listen to Christina Lauren's audio-exclusive "The Honeymoon Crashers," the sequel to all-time fave "The Unhoneymooners." Other topics include pizza at weddings, the YMCA, their individual audiobook listening habits and how expensive this trip must have been. Callin…
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Harlequin Special Edition Author Jo McNally joins me on the podcast today! You can find Ms. Jo's website here. Follow Author Jo McNally on Instagram here. You can follow Author Jo McNally on Facebook here. Get your copy of A Cape Cod Summer here. Get your copy of Fortune's Secret Marriage here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for a brand new season of ‘Pussy Church’! Get ready for some exciting stories and juicy discussions. Join Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art, and give advice on your sexy confessions. In this week's episode: Discover why France is hosting the sexiest Olympics yet. Dive into the controversy surroundin…
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Recorded July 22, 2024 Book talk begins at 30:19 Our annual Mother Bear KAL has begun and will run until August 31. To find out all about this wonderful charity, please go to the Mother Bear Project website. Talk bears with us in the Mother Bear Chatter thread and post your finished bears in the FOs thread. Any bears you have knit in 2024 are eligi…
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A New York Times bestselling author, professor and Shakespeare scholar (with degrees from Harvard University, Oxford University and Yale University), Eloisa has published more than 30 historical romances, as well as a bestselling memoir, Paris in Love, and a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante. Her books are published in 28 languages and 30 countr…
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Harlequin Heartwarming Author, Trish Milburn joins me today to chat The Heart of a Rancher. You can find Trish's website here. You can follow Author Trish Milburn on Twitter here. You can find Author Trish Milburn's Facebook page here. Get your copy of The Heart of a Rancher from Harlequin's website here. You can get your copy of The Heart of a Ran…
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Slight change of plans! We got an ARC of Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto, so we pulled an audible and read that one instead. Given our background in music, this one was catnip for us. Xander and Gwen play in the same pops orchestra–although they don’t really play “together.” In fact, he doesn’t even know she’s in the orchestra until she tells h…
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Lara and Aquaman are back for the new season of ‘Pussy Church’ this week, and they have some banging stories to share with you! Follow Lara on her quest to gospel about sex, worship erotic art and give advice on your sexy confessions. This week: The legacy of Americas most famous sex therapist, Dr. Ruth, the shocking sex scenes in HBO’s new season …
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This week we're going back to 1989 for a seminal Woman On Holidays classic - Shirley Valentine. We discuss the water cycle of the holiday wardrobe, the changing norms for women and housewives, and whether your friend is allowed to go Make F**k with Costas on his brother's boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Michael Callahan shares a few of his lucky breaks: the magazine article that brought him to the threshold of writing his first novel, Searching for Grace Kelly, and the invitation to Anna Wintour's house where he met the editor of Vanity Fair. Michael is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and the author of the critically acclaimed novels SEARCHIN…
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In the dead heat of summer, Katey and Abigail read “Summertime Punchline” by Betty Corrello. Other topics include several stories about the times they met Glen Powell (including one swoonworthy moment on the University of Texas campus), as well as Katey’s longing for a pair of Margaritaville Crocs (size 7 if anyone can get their hands on some), Waw…
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You can find Author Melissa Senate's website here. Learn more about A Lullaby for the Maverick here. Keep up with Author Melissa Senate on Facebook here. Find A Lullaby for the Maverick on Bookshop.org here. Get your copy of A Lullaby for the Maverick from Harlequin's website here. You can get a copy from Walmart here. ♡ ♡If you enjoyed today's epi…
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Lori Brand is a lifting enthusiast, group fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and software quality engineer. In past lives, she’s been a gymnast, dancer, Playboy model, and bodybuilder. Her time in the body wars trenches led to her realization that getting strong, rather than shrinking, is the way out. In an effort to spread the word, she’s had artic…
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Lara and Aquaman return with a sizzling new season of ‘Pussy Church’! Join Lara as she spreads the gospel of sex, worships erotic art, and offers advice on your steamy confessions. This week: Dive into the rise of NDAs in the dating world, discover why celibacy is the hot trend of the summer, and learn how to turn your sexual fantasies into reality…
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