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message 1001: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Dec 13, 2015 11:14PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #263

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: November 10 - December 8, 2015

Based on A Night Like This (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #2) by Julia Quinn A Night Like This by Julia Quinn, here is our new list:

Duke of Scandal (Moonlight Square #1) by Gaelen Foley Duke of Scandal by Gaelen Foley

A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell Mystery, #1) by Deanna Raybourn A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen (1)
Vi - 12/7

Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

Orphan Number Eight by Kim van Alkemade Orphan Number Eight by Kim van Alkemade

Romancing the Duke (Castles Ever After, #1) by Tessa Dare Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare (2)
Yz - When a Scot Ties the Knot 11/17 ****
Suzanne - Say Yes to the Marquess 12/8

The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich

Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink

Beware the Kitten Holy (Lumberjanes, #1-4) by Noelle Stevenson Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson

Geek Girl (Geek Girl, #1) by Holly Smale Geek Girl by Holly Smale

I Kissed an Earl (Pennyroyal Green, #4) by Julie Anne Long I Kissed an Earl by Julie Ann Long

Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane, #4) by Elizabeth Hoyt Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt (1)
Yz - 11/15 *****


message 1002: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I'm going to read Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane, #4) by Elizabeth Hoyt and maybe When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare .


message 1003: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Finished both of my books and they were both enjoyable reads. Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane, #4) by Elizabeth Hoyt 11/15 5 stars
and When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare 11/17 4 stars


message 1004: by Vi (new)

Vi | 2794 comments I read Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen on 7 dec. It was a fast read for me and I enjoyed it. The flashback setting was powerful and it made up for the weak mystery.


message 1005: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments Random Book List #263

I finished reading Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare and absolutely loved it! Such a fun read, I loved the main characters and the story was super cute!

Say Yes to the Marquess (Castles Ever After, #2) by Tessa Dare


message 1006: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Jan 17, 2016 02:16AM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #268

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration:December 15 - January 12, 2016

Based on Romancing the Duke (Castles Ever After, #1) by Tessa Dare Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare, here is our new list:

The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen

Their Fractured Light (Starbound, #3) by Amie Kaufman Their Fractured Light by Amie Kaufman (2)
Dragana - These Broken Stars 1/2 **
Suzanne - This Night So Dark 1/11 ****

The Haunting of a Duke (Dark Regency, #1) by Chasity Bowlin The Haunting of a Duke by Chasity Bowlin

Euphoria by Lily King Euphoria by Lily King

The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh (Society of Gentlemen, #0.5) by K.J. Charles The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh by K.J. Charles

Rooms by Lauren Oliver Rooms by Lauren Oliver

Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg

The Arrangement (The Survivors' Club #2) by Mary Balogh The Arrangement by Mary Balogh

It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol (Tangled, #4.5) by Emma Chase It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol by Emma Chase (3)
Sassafrass - Tangled 1/10 ****
Sassafrass - Twisted 1/10 ***
Yz - Holy Frigging Matrimony: A Tangled Series Short Story 1/2 ***

Furiously Happy A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson

Duke of Midnight (Maiden Lane, #6) by Elizabeth Hoyt Duke of Midnight by Ellizabeth Hoyt (1)
Yz - Lord of Darkness 12/31 *****

Fool Me Twice (Rules for the Reckless, #2) by Meredith Duran Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran (1)
Vi - 1/5 ****


message 1007: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I think I'm going to read Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lane, #5) by Elizabeth Hoyt and maybe one of the Tangled books.


message 1008: by Irina (new)

Irina (reetu_416) | 504 comments I'm in and I'll be reading Duke of Midnight


message 1009: by Dragana (last edited Jan 03, 2016 08:57AM) (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) I've read These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1) by Amie Kaufman (for Their Fractured Light) on 2. Jan. 2 stars
Very disappointed with this series. (especially since a lot of my friends gave it high rating) Zero world-building and a lot of plot holes. :/


message 1010: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I finished Lord of Darkness on New Year's Eve, and I thought it was a pretty good book. I really like this series. 5 stars


message 1011: by Vi (new)

Vi | 2794 comments I finished Fool Me Twice (Rules for the Reckless, #2) by Meredith Duran and I loved it. 4 stars. It reminded how much liked her first 2 or 3 books. I'm making it a point to read her books.


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Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 4192 comments I reread Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase and then read Twisted (Tangled, #2) by Emma Chase on 1/10/16 both for It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol (Tangled, #4.5) by Emma Chase . I really liked Tangled and it was a 4 star read for me, but Twisted was a disappointment. 3.25 stars


message 1013: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments Random Book List #268

I just finished This Night So Dark by Amie Kaufman and gave it four stars! It's a quick little read that was a good refresher of what happened before book 1. I'm still on the fence about the series in general but will probably try to finish it this year.

This Night So Dark (Starbound, #1.5) by Amie Kaufman


message 1014: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments Dragana wrote: "I've read These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1) by Amie Kaufman (for Their Fractured Light) on 2. Jan. 2 stars
Very disappointed with this series. (especially since a lot of my friends gave it high rating) Zero ..."


I wasn't too impressed with that one either...


message 1015: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) Suzanne wrote: "Dragana wrote: "I've read These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1) by Amie Kaufman (for Their Fractured Light) on 2. Jan. 2 stars
Very disappointed with this series. (especially since a lot of my friends gave it hi..."


Does it get better Suzanne? Should I give it another shot?


message 1016: by Irina (new)

Irina (reetu_416) | 504 comments I'm in and I'll be reading Fool Me Twice (Rules for the Reckless, #2) by Meredith Duran


message 1017: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I also read Holy Frigging Matrimony A Tangled Series Short Story (Tangled, #1.5) by Emma Chase for this list last Jan 2. I think Drew is still a jerk and for some reason I thought that humor was quite forced. I give it 3 stars.


message 1018: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Feb 22, 2016 12:27AM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #273

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: January 19 - February 16, 2016

Based on It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol (Tangled, #4.5) by Emma Chase It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol by Emma Chase, here is our new list:

Rock Hard (Rock Kiss, #2) by Nalini Singh Rock Hard by Nalini Singh (3)
Yz - Rock Addiction 2/2 *****
Sassafrass - Rock Courtship 2/16
Sassafrass - 2/16

His to Take (Out of Uniform, #3.5) by Katee Robert His to Take by Katee Robert

Midwinter Night's Dream (Unwrapping Hank #2) by Eli Easton Midwinter Night's Dream by Eli Easton

The Pact by Karina Halle The Pact by Karina Halle

Life and Death Twilight Reimagined by Stephenie Meyer Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephenie Meyer

NOS4A2 by Joe Hill NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

Let's Pretend This Never Happened A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson (1)
Suzanne - 2/12

A Seditious Affair (Society of Gentlemen, #2) by K.J. Charles A Seditious Affair by K.J. Charles

Winter Kisses (3 AM Kisses, #1.5) by Addison Moore Winter Kisses by Addison Moore

Safe Inside the Violence by Christopher Irvin Safe Inside the Violence by Christopher Irvin

Searching for You (Searching For, #2.5) by Jennifer Probst Searching for You by Jennifer Probst

Tangled Bond (Holly Woods Files, #2) by Emma Hart Tangled Bond by Emma Hart


message 1019: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Jan 23, 2016 07:49PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I'm going to use this list as the reason to read Rock Addiction (Rock Kiss, #1) by Nalini Singh since I've already read the next two books, with Rock Hard (Rock Kiss, #2) by Nalini Singh as my favorite (Go Charley Mouse and T-rex!!!). It is not common for me not to read a series in order, but I didn't like the blurb on this one and couldn't read it. I guess I just have to believe that if I like most Nalini Singh's books, I should like this one.


message 1020: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I finished Rock Addiction (Rock Kiss, #1) by Nalini Singh last February 2, and I should have trusted that my fave author would not let me down. I enjoyed it. 5 stars


message 1021: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2244 comments Random Book List #273

I finished reading Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson. Very funny book, I read her most recent book first and I think this one was better. She was such weird quirky stories and I've never read her blog so this was very entertaining!

Let's Pretend This Never Happened A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson


message 1022: by Sassafrass (last edited Feb 18, 2016 07:59PM) (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 4192 comments I read Rock Courtship (Rock Kiss, #1.5) by Nalini Singh and Rock Hard (Rock Kiss, #2) by Nalini Singh and really enjoyed them both. I liked how the author brought out the nuances of each couple: Thea and David with their memo's and Charlotte and Bishop with their emails.
Very cute! *4 STARS* each.


message 1023: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Mar 29, 2016 06:46AM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #278

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: February 23 - March 22, 2016

Based on Rock Hard (Rock Kiss, #2) by Nalini Singh Rock Hard by Nalini Singh, here is our new list:

One Day Soon (One Day Soon, #1) by A. Meredith Walters One Day Soon by A. Meredith Walters

Sweet Filthy Boy (Wild Seasons, #1) by Christina Lauren Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren

To All the Boys I've Loved Before (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, #1) by Jenny Han To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

Eyes Turned Skyward (Flight & Glory, #2) by Rebecca Yarros Eyes Turned Skyward by Rebecca Yarros (1)
Yz - 3/6 ****

The Girl in 6E (Deanna Madden, #1) by A.R. Torre The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre

Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller

Pucked Over (Pucked, #3) by Helena Hunting Pucked Over by Helena Hunting (2)
Gea - Pucked Up 2/23 ****
Dragana - Pucked 3/2 **

Guarding His Obsession by Alexa Riley Guarding His Obsession by Alexa Riley (1)
Fran - 3/8 ***1/2

This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

End of Days (Penryn and the End of Days, #3) by Susan Ee End of Days by Susan Ee

Beautiful Life (Carpino, #2) by Brynne Asher Beautiful Life by Brynne Asher

Song For Sophia (Rougemont, #1) by Moriah Densley Song For Sophia by Moriah Densley


message 1024: by Gea (new)

Gea (gea89) | 545 comments I read Pucked Up (Pucked, #2) by Helena Hunting and liked it much much better than the first book. There were some really weird moments in the book but overall it was a good 4 star read


message 1025: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I think I'm going to try Rebecca Yarros.


message 1026: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) Read Pucked (Pucked, #1) by Helena Hunting (for Pucked Over by Helena Hunting) on 2nd March
2 stars
Heroine had dirty mouth and swore all the time. Characters were very extreme. They all seem like caricatures of real people...
Pucked didn't work out for me. I don't like books that think that humor = swearing and making fun of everything.


message 1027: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments Nothing for me:(


message 1028: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I read Eyes Turned Skyward (Flight & Glory, #2) by Rebecca Yarros during the weekend. Although NA is not my fave genre and I don't usually read out of series, I enjoyed this one. Not completely without fault, but the prose was highly readable, with very likeable characters.

I will definitely check out the other books in this series. 4 stars.


message 1029: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments I finished Guarding His Obsession by Alexa Riley today, 3/8.
It was pretty over-the-top and unrealistic, but I liked it anyway! Something about insta-love, possesive hero when done right, makes me smile. 3.5*


message 1030: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited May 01, 2016 06:20PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #283

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: March 29 - April 26, 2016

Based on Pucked Over (Pucked, #3) by Helena Hunting Pucked Over by Helena Hunting, here is our new list:

Garrett (Cold Fury Hockey, #2) by Sawyer Bennett Garrett by Sawyer Bennett

Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin by Mariana Zapata Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin by Mariana Zapata

Delayed Penalty (Pilots Hockey, #1) by Sophia Henry Delayed Penalty by Sophia Henry

Tyrant (King, #2) by T.M. Frazier Tyrant by T. M. Frazier

Under Locke by Mariana Zapata Under Locke by Mariana Zapata

Quarterback Draw (Play by Play, #9) by Jaci Burton Quarterback Draw by Jaci Burton (1)
Yz - Changing the Game 4/10 ****

What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe

When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare (1)
Loriidae - Romancing the Duke 4/9 ***

A Thousand Naked Strangers A Paramedic’s Wild Ride to the Edge and Back by Kevin Hazzard A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic’s Wild Ride to the Edge and Back by Kevin Hazzard

Appealed (The Legal Briefs, #3) by Emma Chase Appealed by Emma Chase

Extinguished (Titanium Security, #4) by Kaylea Cross Extinguished by Kaylea Cross


message 1031: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments I'm in for Lawless (King, #3) by T.M. Frazier in lieu of King (King, #1) by T.M. Frazier


message 1032: by lorii (Loriidae) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) I will read#1 Romancing the Duke instead of When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare which is#3.


message 1033: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I'm going to read Changing the Game (Play by Play, #2) by Jaci Burton for Quarterback Draw (Play by Play, #9) by Jaci Burton .


message 1034: by Connie N. (last edited Apr 01, 2016 08:01AM) (new)

Connie N. | 1316 comments I'll read Zack (Cold Fury Hockey, #3) by Sawyer Bennett to replace Garrett (Cold Fury Hockey, #2) by Sawyer Bennett . Look at those covers--how could I go wrong?


message 1035: by lorii (Loriidae) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare #1 Castles Ever After instead of #3 When a Scot Ties the Knot Regency A fanciful tale of a blind hero and a sweet unassuming heroine - a romantic comedy that for me descended into a farce. Apr 9 ★★★✰✰


message 1036: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I read Changing the Game (Play by Play, #2) by Jaci Burton last April 10. A quick, sexy read. 4 stars.


message 1037: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Jun 06, 2016 08:52PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Random Book List #288

Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Duration: May 3 - 31, 2016

Based on Quarterback Draw (Play by Play, #9) by Jaci Burton Quarterback Draw by Jaci Burton and When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare, here is our new list:

The Matchmaker's Playbook (Wingmen Inc., #1) by Rachel Van Dyken The Matchmaker's Playbook by Rachel Van Dyken (1)
Aminko - 5/18 *****

Tyed by L.J. Shen Tyed by L.J. Shen

After We Fall (Take the Fall, #3) by Marquita Valentine After We Fall by Marquita Valentine

Zack (Cold Fury Hockey, #3) by Sawyer Bennett Zack by Sawyer Bennett (2)
Connie - 5/21 ****
Dragana - Alex 5/31 **

Offside (Heller Brothers, #5) by Kelly Jamieson Offside by Kelly Jamieson

Game Changer (Bomb Squad #3) by Melissa Cutler Game Changer by Melissa Cutler

Dark Notes by Pam Godwin Dark Notes by Pam Goodwin

Refine (House of Oak, #4) by Nichole Van Refine by Nichole Van

Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams

The Incarnations by Susan Barker The Incarnations by Susan Barker

Rules for a Proper Governess (MacKenzies & McBrides, #7) by Jennifer Ashley Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley (2)
Yz - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron 5/7 *****
Yz- The Duke's Perfect Wife 5/10 ****

The Wicked Wallflower (Bad Boys & Wallflowers, #1) by Maya Rodale The Wicked Wallflower by Maya Rodale (1)
Loriidae - Wallflower Gone Wild 5/31 ***


message 1038: by lorii (Loriidae) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) I have read The Wicked Wallflower and loved it by the way, so I will continue the series with Wallflower Gone Wild #2 in the series. Wallflower Gone Wild (Bad Boys & Wallflowers, #2) by Maya Rodale


message 1039: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I'm going to read The Many Sins Of Lord Cameron (MacKenzies & McBrides, #3) by Jennifer Ashley for Rules for a Proper Governess (MacKenzies & McBrides, #7) by Jennifer Ashley .


message 1040: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 1316 comments Sign me up for Zack (Cold Fury Hockey, #3) by Sawyer Bennett this time.


message 1041: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments ThatEzi wrote: "I'm in for Lawless (King, #3) by T.M. Frazier in lieu of King (King, #1) by T.M. Frazier"

So I forgot to add that I read Lawless (King, #3) by T.M. Frazier and it was 3-stars


message 1042: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I finished reading The Many Sins Of Lord Cameron (MacKenzies & McBrides, #3) by Jennifer Ashley today and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 5 stars. I forgot how good this series is. I'll see if I can squeeze in another book, The Duke's Perfect Wife (MacKenzies & McBrides, #4) by Jennifer Ashley .


message 1043: by Connie N. (last edited May 23, 2016 09:33AM) (new)

Connie N. | 1316 comments Yay, I finally finished a book for this challenge--on time!

Zack by Sawyer Bennett - 5/21/16 ♥♥♥♥
Zack (Cold Fury Hockey, #3) by Sawyer Bennett

So far this is my favorite from the Cold Fury Hockey romance series.


message 1044: by Aminko (new)

Aminko | 653 comments I read The Matchmaker's Playbook (Wingmen Inc., #1) by Rachel Van Dyken by Rachel Van Dyken (18 May 2016)

This was a sweet story and a great read. I gave it 5 stars and am looking forward to reading the second book.


message 1045: by Dragana (last edited May 26, 2016 04:20AM) (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) A friend recommended old Fury Hockey #3) to me, so I am going to read Alex.


message 1046: by lorii (Loriidae) (last edited May 31, 2016 03:37AM) (new)

lorii (Loriidae) Loriidae wrote: "I have read The Wicked Wallflower and loved it by the way, so I will continue the series with Wallflower Gone Wild #2 in the series."

Wallflower Gone Wild (Bad Boys & Wallflowers, #2) by Maya Rodale was not as engaging as #1. The Wicked Wallflower . Farcical in places with situations too modern for the time. Scandalous activities were over the top. ***


message 1047: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) Read Alex (Cold Fury Hockey, #1) by Sawyer Bennett (for Zack by Sawyer Bennett) on 29th May. 2 stars
Alex was not badly written but I hated the hero too much to enjoy the romance.


message 1048: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments This author sawyer Bennett is hit or miss for me


message 1049: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) ThatEzi wrote: "This author sawyer Bennett is hit or miss for me"

Yeah the writing was not bad and chemistry was really got but the main male lead was so annoying... I might read another book by this author again to test if all of her male chars are like that or this was one exception


message 1050: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 2657 comments I'm about to try Sugar Daddy (Sugar Bowl, #1) by Sawyer Bennett


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