🤔 Stop Guessing What to Read Next: A Complete Guide

by Lewis Faulkner | Jul 30, 2026 | For Readers

🤔 Stop Guessing What to Read Next: A Complete Guide

📌 One-Sentence Summay

Choosing your next great book becomes much easier when you understand your reading preferences, use trusted recommendation sources, and develop a simple system that removes the guesswork.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Understand the storytelling elements you enjoy most. Not just your favorite genres.
• Build a trusted network of recommendation sources instead of relying on one website or bestseller list.
Maintain a simple "To Be Read" system so you're never searching from scratch.
Develop reading habits that keep great books flowing into your life consistently.
• The best reading life isn't built on luck. It's built on intentional choices.

✨ Intro

Ever finish an amazing book and then spend longer searching for your next one than you spent enjoying the last?

Finding your next favorite book doesn't have to feel like a guessing game.

With millions of books available, choosing what to read next can feel overwhelming.

This guide will help you build a simple, repeatable system for finding books you'll genuinely enjoy while spending less time searching and more time reading.

📚 Also, through the lens of Perception Focus, this post considers how readers interpret stories, asking how meaning changes depending on who is doing the reading.

 

Table of Contents

💡 Definitions

Audience

This post is written primarily for: 

→ Readers

Primary Focus

The main conceptual focus of this post is: 

→ Perception

Secondary Focus

The secondary focus of this post is:

→ Agency

Systems Focus


Posts under Systems explore institutions, technologies, structures, and incentives that shape human behavior and outcomes.

Perception Focus


Posts under Perception examine interpretation, belief, bias, and the stories we tell ourselves about the world.

Agency Focus


Posts under Agency investigate choice, responsibility, autonomy, and the power to act within real constraints.

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1️⃣ Discover Your Reading Personality Before Choosing Your Next Book

🤔 What is it?

The best book recommendations come from a combination of trusted people, communities, and tools rather than a single bestseller list or algorithm.

Building several reliable recommendation sources dramatically increases your chances of finding books you'll genuinely enjoy.

Q

Where should I look for trustworthy book recommendations?

A

The best recommendations usually come from readers, librarians, independent bookstores, and curated online communities that align with your interests. Combining multiple trusted sources produces better results than relying on any single recommendation engine.

 

🎯 Why it matters

When most people finish a great book, their first instinct is to search online for "books like this one."

While that can work, it often produces repetitive lists featuring the same handful of bestselling titles.

The result is that readers repeatedly encounter books they've already considered while countless excellent novels remain undiscovered.

The most successful readers don't depend on one recommendation source.

Instead, they create a network of trusted voices.

🎯 A librarian might recommend an overlooked classic.

🎯 An independent bookstore employee may introduce you to a debut novelist that hasn't yet reached the bestseller lists.

🎯 A favorite BookTuber might specialize in psychological suspense, while a Goodreads friend consistently recommends books that match your personal tastes.

🛠️ Where to Find Great Book Recommendations

Recommendation Source

Best For

Why It Stands Out

Goodreads

Reviews and community lists

Large reader community and extensive reviews

StoryGraph

Personalized recommendations

Mood, pacing, and reading preference matching

Local Library

Personalized advice

Recommendations from experienced librarians

Independent Bookstores

Curated discoveries

Staff picks and lesser-known authors

Friends with Similar Tastes

Trusted opinions

Recommendations based on shared interests

Recommendation websites also have different strengths.

🎯 Goodreads excels at community reviews, themed lists, and discovering books that millions of readers have enjoyed.

🎯 StoryGraph approaches recommendations differently by emphasizing mood, pacing, emotional tone, and reading preferences.

Neither platform is objectively "better."

They simply help readers in different ways.

Perhaps the most overlooked recommendation source is your own reading history. Every time you finish a book, you're collecting valuable information about what resonates with you. Paying attention to the authors, themes, pacing, and storytelling techniques you consistently enjoy often leads to better future recommendations than any algorithm can provide.

The goal isn't to find the one perfect recommendation source.

It's to build a personal network that consistently introduces you to books you'll remember long after you've finished them.

Novel Noir

Why It Fits This Blog Post

This blog post encourages readers to identify the storytelling elements they enjoy most. Novel Noir is an excellent recommendation for readers who appreciate psychological suspense, layered characters, and morally complex mysteries.

More About Novel Noir

📌 Example

Imagine you've just finished one of the best psychological thrillers you've ever read.

Instead of searching only for "books like The Silent Patient," you ask your librarian for recommendations featuring unreliable narrators. You browse StoryGraph for books with similar pacing and emotional tone, then watch a BookTube review comparing several psychological suspense novels. Within minutes, you've discovered five books that would never have appeared on a generic bestseller list.

That's the advantage of combining multiple recommendation sources.

⚙️ How to Apply It 

 Choose three recommendation sources you'll begin using consistently.

For example:

⚙️ One reading community (Goodreads or StoryGraph).

⚙️ One local source (library or independent bookstore).

⚙️ One trusted reviewer, YouTube channel, or newsletter.

As you discover recommendations, keep a simple note about where each suggestion came from.

Over time, you'll notice which sources consistently recommend books that match your tastes, allowing you to refine your own recommendation network.

💬 Memorable Quote/Line

"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island."
— Walt Disney

📚 Expert Perspectives

Title: Goodreads

Author: Goodreads

Why You Should Read It: Goodreads remains one of the largest online reading communities in the world. If you enjoy reading reviews, browsing themed book lists, and discovering what other readers recommend, it's an excellent place to begin building your recommendation network.

     ➡️ Read the Full Article

Title: The StoryGraph

Author: The StoryGraph

Why You Should Read It: StoryGraph recommends books based on mood, pacing, and emotional tone rather than popularity alone. It's particularly valuable if you're trying to better understand your own reading preferences.

     ➡️ Read the Full Article

Title: Readers' Advisory Resources

Author: American Library Association

Why You Should Read It: Professional librarians have been helping readers discover books for decades. This resource offers insight into how librarians match readers with books they'll genuinely enjoy.

   ➡️ Read the Full Article

Now that you know where to find trustworthy recommendations, the final piece of the puzzle is creating a simple system that keeps those recommendations organized.

The readers who spend the least time wondering what to read next aren't necessarily the ones with the most recommendations.

They're the ones with the best system for managing them.

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2️⃣ Find Better Book Recommendations from Sources You Can Trust

🤔 What is it?

The best book recommendations come from a combination of trusted people, communities, and tools rather than a single bestseller list or algorithm.

Building several reliable recommendation sources dramatically increases your chances of finding books you'll genuinely enjoy.

Q

Where should I look for trustworthy book recommendations?

A

The best recommendations usually come from readers, librarians, independent bookstores, and curated online communities that align with your interests. Combining multiple trusted sources produces better results than relying on any single recommendation engine.

 

🎯 Why it matters

When most people finish a great book, their first instinct is to search online for "books like this one."

While that can work, it often produces repetitive lists featuring the same handful of bestselling titles.

The result is that readers repeatedly encounter books they've already considered while countless excellent novels remain undiscovered.

The most successful readers don't depend on one recommendation source.

Instead, they create a network of trusted voices.

🎯 A librarian might recommend an overlooked classic.

🎯 An independent bookstore employee may introduce you to a debut novelist that hasn't yet reached the bestseller lists.

🎯 A favorite BookTuber might specialize in psychological suspense, while a Goodreads friend consistently recommends books that match your personal tastes.

🛠️ Comparing Popular Recommendation Sources

Source

Best For

Potential Limitation

Goodreads Reviews, ratings, reading lists Popular books dominate visibility
StoryGraph Mood, pacing, personalized recommendations Smaller community than Goodreads
Local Library Personalized recommendations from librarians Limited to available collections
Independent Bookstore Curated staff picks and unique discoveries Inventory varies by location
Friends with Similar Tastes Highly personalized suggestions Limited by their reading preferences
BookTube / BookTok Discovering trending and overlooked books Trends can overshadow lesser-known titles

Information about what resonates with you. Paying attention to the authors, themes, pacing, and storytelling techniques you consistently enjoy often leads to better future recommendations than any algorithm can provide.

The goal isn't to find the one perfect recommendation source. It's to build a personal network that consistently introduces you to books you'll remember long after you've finished them.

The Headhunter

Why It Fits This Blog Post

The Headhunter demonstrates how suspense can be driven by character motivations as much as by plot. It reinforces the discussion about understanding what truly makes a story compelling.

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📌 Example

Imagine you've just finished one of the best psychological thrillers you've ever read.

Instead of searching only for "books like The Silent Patient," you ask your librarian for recommendations featuring unreliable narrators. You browse StoryGraph for books with similar pacing and emotional tone, then watch a BookTube review comparing several psychological suspense novels. Within minutes, you've discovered five books that would never have appeared on a generic bestseller list.

That's the advantage of combining multiple recommendation sources.

⚙️ How to Apply It 

Choose three recommendation sources you'll begin using consistently.

For example:

⚙️ One reading community (Goodreads or StoryGraph).

⚙️ One local source (library or independent bookstore).

⚙️ One trusted reviewer, YouTube channel, or newsletter.

💬 Memorable Quote/Line

"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island."
— Walt Disney

📚 Expert Perspectives

Title: Goodreads

Author: Goodreads

Why You Should Read It: Goodreads remains one of the largest online reading communities in the world. If you enjoy reading reviews, browsing themed book lists, and discovering what other readers recommend, it's an excellent place to begin building your recommendation network.

     ➡️ Read the Full Article

Title: The StoryGraph

Author: The StoryGraph

Why You Should Read It: StoryGraph recommends books based on mood, pacing, and emotional tone rather than popularity alone. It's particularly valuable if you're trying to better understand your own reading preferences.

     ➡️ Read the Full Article

Title: Readers' Advisory Resources

Author: American Library Association

Why You Should Read It: Professional librarians have been helping readers discover books for decades. This resource offers insight into how librarians match readers with books they'll genuinely enjoy.

   ➡️ Read the Full Article

Now that you know where to find trustworthy recommendations, the final piece of the puzzle is creating a simple system that keeps those recommendations organized.

The readers who spend the least time wondering what to read next aren't necessarily the ones with the most recommendations.

They're the ones with the best system for managing them.

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3️⃣ Build a Personal Reading System That Eliminates Guesswork

🤔 What is it?

A personal reading system is a simple, repeatable way to organize book recommendations so you're never wondering what to read next. Instead of starting over every time you finish a book, you maintain a curated list of future reads that match your interests.

Q

How can I stop spending so much time deciding what to read next?

A

Create a reading system before you need one. Instead of waiting until you've finished your current book, maintain a running list of books you're excited to read. Organize them by genre, mood, or recommendation source, and update the list whenever you discover something interesting.

🎯 Why it matters

One of the biggest obstacles to reading consistently isn't a lack of books.

It's the constant need to make another decision.

Every day we're flooded with choices, from what to watch and what to eat to how to spend our free time. By the time we sit down with a good book, many of us simply don't want to sort through thousands of titles trying to decide what comes next.

A personal reading system removes that friction.

Instead of beginning your search from scratch after every book, you've already built a collection of titles you're genuinely excited about. The decision becomes easier because the hard work has already been done.

🛠️ Simple Personal Reading System

Keep Track Of

Example

Why It Helps

Books You Want to Read Maintain a TBR list Eliminates last-minute searching
Recommendation Source Goodreads, librarian, friend Identifies which sources match your tastes
Reading Mood Light, suspenseful, inspirational Makes choosing easier based on your current mood
Favorite Authors Matt Haig, Fredrik Backman Helps you discover similar writers
Reading Notes Favorite themes, characters, quotes Reveals patterns in your reading preferences

 

A reading system also helps you recognize patterns in your own reading life.

You may notice that you consistently enjoy novels with morally complex characters, books set in particular historical periods, or stories with hopeful endings.

Over time, these observations become just as valuable as any recommendation algorithm because they're based on your actual experiences rather than general trends.

One of the greatest advantage is momentum.

Readers who always know what they're reading next are far more likely to maintain a regular reading habit.

Instead of letting days or weeks pass while searching for another book, they move seamlessly from one enjoyable story to the next.

Ultimately, your reading system becomes more than a list of books. It becomes a reflection of your curiosity, your interests, and your personal reading journey. As it grows, so does your confidence in choosing books that enrich, entertain, and challenge you.

✍️ From My Desk: How Forty Years of Writing Changed the Way I Choose Books

Choosing books isn't just about algorithms or bestseller lists.

It's about recognizing the storytelling qualities that make a book memorable.

My personal experience as both a lifelong reader and a novelist has given me a perspective that occasional readers won't find on a generic recommendation website.

.Because I'm almost always working on a new novel, in some way, I have to make hard decisons about items like. As a result, when I'm reading aa novel, my mind doesn't process that they way I assume most non-writers would.  I am reading the text, but I'm also noticing the way a particular writer handles those same items. When that author comes up with something I find fascinating, I'm tempted to stop and study how it was done or search the words to see how that effect came about. By seeing how other writers handle those issue, I can learn what has already been done, and extrapolate on what I might be able to do along that same creative line.

 

 

 

character development, pacing, dialogue, and story structure in a new way.
Why you no longer choose books solely because they're popular.
How your own reading tastes have evolved over the years.
Why you believe every reader benefits from understanding why they enjoy certain books.

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Tracer

Why It Fits This Blog Post

Readers who identify fast pacing, action, and adventure as favorite storytelling elements may enjoy Tracer. It serves as a concrete example of matching books to personal reading preferences rather than relying on popularity.

More About Tracer

📌 Example

Imagine you've just finished an unforgettable novel on Sunday evening.

Instead of spending an hour comparing reviews and scrolling through bestseller lists, you open your reading journal. Waiting for you is a carefully maintained list of twenty books you've already researched. Each includes notes about why it interested you, who recommended it, and what kind of reading experience it offers.

Within five minutes, you've chosen your next book.

The decision feels effortless because you made it weeks earlier when you first discovered the recommendation.

⚙️ How to Apply It 

Start small.

Start with a simple notebook, spreadsheet, or reading app—whatever you're most likely to use consistently.

For every book that catches your attention, record:

⚙️ Title and author.

⚙️ Where you found the recommendation.

⚙️ Why it interests you.

⚙️ G​enre or reading mood.

⚙️ Priority level.

Review the list once each month.

Remove books that no longer excite you, add new discoveries, and update your notes as your interests evolve.

The goal isn't to create the perfect list.

It's to create one you'll actually use.

 

💬 Memorable Quote/Line

"The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries."
— René Descartes

📚 Expert Perspectives

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Title: Atomic Habits

Author: James Clear

Why You Should Read It: Although this book isn't specifically about reading, it explains how small, consistent habits become lasting routines. Its practical strategies are ideal for building a reading system you'll actually stick with.

     ➡️ Read the Full Article

Title: The StoryGraph

Author: The StoryGraph

Why You Should Read It: Beyond recommending books, StoryGraph provides excellent tools for tracking your reading habits, moods, and preferences. It's a practical companion for anyone building a long-term reading system.

   ➡️ Read the Full Article

Title: Goodreads Reading Challenge

Author: Goodreads

Why You Should Read It: The Goodreads Reading Challenge encourages readers to set realistic annual goals and monitor their progress. Used thoughtfully, it can motivate consistent reading without turning books into a competition.

 ➡️ Read the Full Article

✍️ From My Desk Recommendation

Recommendation: YES

Suggested Placement

Immediately after the How to Apply It section and before the Memorable Quote.

Why This Is the Best Place

This is the point in the article where readers have learned what a reading system is and how to build one. Your personal experience can now answer the question they haven't asked yet:

"Does this actually work in real life?"

As someone who has spent more than forty years writing novels, you've read widely—not just for enjoyment, but to study storytelling, pacing, dialogue, character development, and structure. Readers are unlikely to hear that perspective from Goodreads or a generic recommendation website.

Suggested Story Ideas

  • How your method for choosing books has changed over the decades.
  • Why writing novels taught you to notice storytelling elements most readers overlook.
  • How you maintain your own reading list and why it works for you.
  • A memorable book that unexpectedly changed your reading preferences.
  • Why you believe reading broadly has made you a better writer—and why it can make anyone a more thoughtful reader.

Suggested Length

250–350 words

Goal

Give readers a glimpse into your personal reading life so they can see how the ideas in this section work beyond theory. This isn't about promoting yourself—it's about showing that the system you're recommending has practical value through your own experience.

My Editorial Review

This is the first H2 where I strongly recommend a ✍️ From My Desk section. It's the one place in the article where your experience naturally strengthens the content rather than interrupting it. I also think the balance is right: the article remains focused on helping readers, while your personal perspective adds credibility and a distinctive Faulkner Fiction voice that generic book recommendation sites can't replicate.

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4️⃣ Create a Reading Life That Keeps Bringing You Back to Great Books

🤔 What is it?

A lasting reading life is built on consistency rather than quantity.

It's about developing habits that keep books a meaningful part of your everyday life, no matter how many you read each year.

Q

How do I make reading a lifelong habit instead of something I do occasionally?

A

Treat reading as something you look forward to rather than another task to complete. Small, consistent habits create a reading life that's enjoyable, sustainable, and uniquely your own.

🎯 Why it matters

Many people think becoming "a reader" means finishing dozens of books every year. In reality, lifelong readers come in all kinds of forms. Some read a novel every week, while others savor only a few carefully chosen books each year. The common thread isn't speed or quantity—it's consistency.

Reading offers something increasingly rare in today's fast-moving world: uninterrupted time to think, imagine, and experience life through someone else's perspective. Whether you're exploring a distant historical era, solving a mystery, or following a character through personal triumphs and failures, every book expands your understanding of the world in ways few other activities can.

Over time, your reading life becomes a reflection of your own growth. The books you loved in your twenties may not resonate in the same way decades later, while authors you once overlooked may suddenly become favorites. That's one of reading's greatest gifts—it evolves as you do.

🛠️ Habits That Support a Lifelong Reading Life

Habit

Simple Example

Long-Term Benefit

Read every day Read 20 minutes before bed Builds consistency and momentum
Keep a TBR list Add recommendations throughout the year Eliminates decision fatigue
Explore new genres Read one unfamiliar genre each quarter Broadens interests and perspectives
Join a reading community Participate in a book club or online discussion Encourages accountability and discovery
Reflect on what you read Keep a reading journal Deepens understanding and identifies reading preferences

A sustainable reading life also frees you from chasing trends. You no longer feel obligated to read every bestseller or every book everyone else is discussing. Instead, you become comfortable choosing books that genuinely match your interests, even if they're lesser-known or decades old. Reading becomes a personal journey rather than a popularity contest.

Perhaps most importantly, building a reading life means creating a habit that continually rewards you. Every great book leads to another discovery, another conversation, another idea worth exploring. Instead of wondering what to read next, you begin looking forward to what your next great story will teach you.

 

📌 Example

Consider two readers.

One waits until they finish a book before deciding what to read next. They often spend days searching, become distracted, and sometimes go weeks without reading.

The other keeps a curated reading list, visits the library regularly, and sets aside twenty minutes each evening for reading. They don't necessarily read more books—they simply maintain a steady rhythm that makes reading a natural part of life.

The difference isn't motivation.

It's habit.

⚙️ How to Apply It 

Choose one small reading habit to begin this week.

You might decide to:

⚙️ Read for twenty minutes before bed.

⚙️ Visit your local library once each month.

⚙️ Add one recommended book to your TBR list every Friday.

⚙️ Keep a simple journal of favorite books and memorable quotes.

⚙️ Read one book each year outside your usual genre.

Don't try to change everything at once.

Lifelong reading habits are built through small, consistent actions that become part of your routine over time.

 

💬 Memorable Quote/Line

"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."
— Frederick Douglass

📚 Expert Perspectives

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Title: Why Reading Matters

Author: The Reading Agency

Why You Should Read It: This article explores the lifelong benefits of reading, from improved well-being and reduced stress to stronger communities and greater empathy. It's an excellent reminder that reading enriches far more than your bookshelf.

     ➡️ Read the Full Article

Title: Reading for Pleasure: A Research Overview

Author: National Literacy Trust

Why You Should Read It: This research summarizes decades of evidence demonstrating that reading for pleasure supports learning, creativity, confidence, and emotional well-being throughout life.

     ➡️ Read the Full Article

Title: Atomic Habits

Author: James Clear

Why You Should Read It: James Clear explains why lasting habits are built through small, repeatable actions rather than dramatic changes. His approach fits perfectly with creating a reading routine you'll actually maintain.

   ➡️ Read the Full Article

The next great book isn't waiting because it's on a bestseller list or trending online.

It's waiting because you've learned how to recognize the stories that matter most to you.

y applying the ideas in this guide, you'll spend less time wondering what to read next—and more time enjoying the books that deserve a place on your shelf.

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📖 What Stays With You After the Last Page

For me, personally, Choosing your next book doesn't have to feel like an endless search through bestseller lists, online reviews, and social media recommendations.

Once you understand your reading personality, build a network of trusted recommendation sources, and develop a simple reading system, you'll spend far less time wondering what to read next—and far more time enjoying books you'll genuinely remember.

The goal isn't to read what everyone else is reading. It's to discover stories that speak to your interests, challenge your thinking, and leave a lasting impression. Every great book becomes another step in a reading life that's uniquely your own.

Whether you're rediscovering the joy of reading or looking for your next unforgettable novel, remember that finding the right book is rarely about luck. It's about knowing yourself as a reader and using that knowledge to make intentional choices.

The next great book is already waitinG.

👣 Your Next Steps

Don't wait until you finish your current book to think about what comes next.

📚 Take fifteen minutes today to begin building your own reading system: List five books you've always wanted to read.

📚 Identify two recommendation sources you'll begin using regularly.

📚Write down the three storytelling qualities you value most.

📚 Create or update your TBR (To Be Read) list.

Small steps today can lead to years of more enjoyable reading.

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🙋🏻‍♀️ FAQs

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...about What Book To Read Next.
How do I know what to read next if I don't have a favorite genre?

Many readers assume they need to identify a single favorite genre before they can choose great books, but that's rarely the case. Instead of focusing on genre alone, think about the storytelling elements you enjoy most, such as memorable characters, fast pacing, emotional depth, humor, or surprising plot twists. Those qualities often matter more than whether a book is classified as mystery, literary fiction, fantasy, or historical fiction.

Is Goodreads or StoryGraph better for finding new books?

Both platforms are valuable, but they serve slightly different purposes. Goodreads has one of the largest reading communities in the world and excels at reviews, ratings, themed book lists, and social interaction. StoryGraph focuses more on personalized recommendations based on mood, pacing, emotional tone, and reading preferences. Many avid readers use both because each offers unique strengths.

Should I finish every book I start?

Not necessarily. While it's worth giving most books a fair chance, continuing a book you're not enjoying simply because you started it can keep you from discovering one you'll truly love. If a book consistently fails to engage you after a reasonable amount of reading, it's perfectly acceptable to move on and choose something better suited to your interests.

How many books should I keep on my TBR (To Be Read) list?

There's no perfect number, but many readers find that keeping between 15 and 30 books on their list provides enough variety without becoming overwhelming. Review your list regularly, remove books that no longer interest you, and add new recommendations as your tastes evolve.

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We give you all the information you need to choose your next read. Hosted by author, literary tastemaker, and voracious reader Anne Bogel.

To find out more or complete her guest submission form click here

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Lewis Faulkner is the author of six novels and a creative educator with over 40 years of experience studying story structure, narrative craft, and the creative process.

His work often explores how systems shape perception and how individuals respond. 

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