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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hopefully you've had chance to catch up on some good books over the holidays, or maybe santa brought you some new ones
What book are you currently reading, or just finished?
Did you like it, would you recommend it?
What have you got lined up next? |
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over a year ago
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I’m actually writing my own recipe book. My sone bought it me (a blank one) and I’m enjoying writing my favourites in it to hopefully hand down one day.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've always enjoyed reading, Dan brown, John Grisham etc. I thought i would try and educate myself a bit, and read some American classics. I started with, to kill a mocking bird, then cannery row, currently reading on the road by Jack kerouac, good read, with interesting characters |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Billionaire by Peter James. One of his early works before moving onto Supernatural genre and the Roy Grace series."
I really enjoyed the House on Cold Hill, have you read the sequel? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I find the breadth of what everyone reads to be fascinating!
I just finished 'Girl, Woman, Other' by Bernardine Evaristo.
I didn't think i would enjoy it, but was was very interesting... The book introduces us to 12 black women and we learn the story of their lives, background, family and their sex life!
I have a much greater understanding of non-binary gender too as a result..
It was a wonderfully written book and i would definitely recommend it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Trying to make my way through Max Hastings 'All hell let loose'
That might be a resolution right there, to finish it!
I’ve read another of his.. they’re good but can be a slog"
I got through his Vietnam one, eventually... there's no doubt, they're brilliant books. But yeah, a slog |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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The Night Circus. Well rereading it anyway. A wise man said to me everyone needs their soul nourishing once in a while and he's right. I've read so many texts over the years. Hastily pored over, soon forgotten. So rather than starting a new book, I've decided to embrace the soothing and fantastical writing of Morgenstern once more. Soul nourishment is good.
Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology. |
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I have a few on the go, I'm trying to encourage my kids to read more so we've set up a little book club, unfortunately they are at different stages with their reading so I'm reading a different book alongside way of them.
I'm reading Girl of Ink and Stars (10 year olds choice) and There's a Werewolf in my Tent (8 year olds choice).
For myself I'm reading Dan Jones - Power and Thrones. |
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"The Night Circus. Well rereading it anyway. A wise man said to me everyone needs their soul nourishing once in a while and he's right. I've read so many texts over the years. Hastily pored over, soon forgotten. So rather than starting a new book, I've decided to embrace the soothing and fantastical writing of Morgenstern once more. Soul nourishment is good.
Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology. "
What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest. |
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"Billionaire by Peter James. One of his early works before moving onto Supernatural genre and the Roy Grace series.
I really enjoyed the House on Cold Hill, have you read the sequel?"
Thanks for heads up...not read. Sweet Heart and Twilight are a couple of my favourites. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Billionaire by Peter James. One of his early works before moving onto Supernatural genre and the Roy Grace series.
I really enjoyed the House on Cold Hill, have you read the sequel?
Thanks for heads up...not read. Sweet Heart and Twilight are a couple of my favourites."
I haven’t read those two. Will have a look |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.
What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest. "
Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb.  My little sister got it for me as a Christmas present, she's very much about being you, warts and all. I tend to be a bit erm... not on board with that type of text but I'm removing the stick from my arse and embracing it all. |
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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago
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I've got a lot to read and Catch up on, hardy read at all this year. It's one of my things for 2022
Currently on the table is -
The Thursday murder club.
Jimmy Carr- before and laughter.
Freddie Flintoff - book of Fred.
Josh widdicombe - watching neighbors Twice a day.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm crap with names but currently on
Future crimes, a boom about big tech and cyber
How to lose at almost everything and win big by the writer of Dilbert.
A book on Genghis khan
Hyper focus. |
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"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.
What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.
Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb. My little sister got it for me as a Christmas present, she's very much about being you, warts and all. I tend to be a bit erm... not on board with that type of text but I'm removing the stick from my arse and embracing it all. "
Hmm, I'm with you on that but it's something I want to get more on board with. Thanks I'll check it out |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.
What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.
Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb. My little sister got it for me as a Christmas present, she's very much about being you, warts and all. I tend to be a bit erm... not on board with that type of text but I'm removing the stick from my arse and embracing it all.
Hmm, I'm with you on that but it's something I want to get more on board with. Thanks I'll check it out "
Yay you two! It’s a good thing  |
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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago
Kent |
Couple more than I still haven't done ! -
The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness
The Pressure Principle: Handle Stress, Harness Energy, and Perform When It Counts |
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By *h86Man
over a year ago
Glos |
Had two on the go but just finished the last book in The Expanse series and I feel lije my life has a large hole in it now! Trying and failing to fill that gap with the second book in the Altered Carbon series |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
"The Night Circus. Well rereading it anyway. A wise man said to me everyone needs their soul nourishing once in a while and he's right. I've read so many texts over the years. Hastily pored over, soon forgotten. So rather than starting a new book, I've decided to embrace the soothing and fantastical writing of Morgenstern once more. Soul nourishment is good.
Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology. "
I love Erin Morganstern’s books, Night Circus is so good, as is Starless sea |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I need a good book to read! I like the murder mystery stuff but haven't found anything decent lately. "
James Herbert is a great author for that and for horror books. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just finished Non-Binary by Genesis P-Orridge and started The Shortest History of England by James Hawes, but I might shelve that and start a book someone gave me for Xmas - The Creeping Plague of Ghastly Façadism by The Gentle Author. |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
abruzzo Italy (and UK) |
I just started Death on the Nile, by Agatha Christie, a bit of a throwback but I read another of hers earlier in the year that I really enjoyed (The murder of Roger Ackroyd), and I know they are making a new film of it so it seemed a good choice. |
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
I used to read all the time but this year I haven’t read one, I can’t get motivated as suffering a very short attention span for some reason, I have a book that looks like it’s been read a hundred times as I keep taking it places with the intent to read it butdon’t, help I’ve lost me reading mojo   |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I used to read all the time but this year I haven’t read one, I can’t get motivated as suffering a very short attention span for some reason, I have a book that looks like it’s been read a hundred times as I keep taking it places with the intent to read it butdon’t, help I’ve lost me reading mojo "
How about an audio book to get you back into it? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The wind up bird chronicles.
Very very good book, nearly finished it and absolutely gutted its nearly over..
Author is Haruki Murakami"
Great book... reminds me of Malaysia and the Indian Ocean cause of when I read it... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have just started reading a book I was given as a Christmas present.
Jimmy Carr before & Laughter his latest autobiography.
It's got potential, I am only a couple of chapters in. |
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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago
Leeds + Newcastle |
I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books
Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore
My hand aches from holding the book open |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I find the breadth of what everyone reads to be fascinating!
I just finished 'Girl, Woman, Other' by Bernardine Evaristo.
I didn't think i would enjoy it, but was was very interesting... The book introduces us to 12 black women and we learn the story of their lives, background, family and their sex life!
I have a much greater understanding of non-binary gender too as a result..
It was a wonderfully written book and i would definitely recommend it"
I've read that too..well worth a read. Totally agreex
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
"I used to read all the time but this year I haven’t read one, I can’t get motivated as suffering a very short attention span for some reason, I have a book that looks like it’s been read a hundred times as I keep taking it places with the intent to read it butdon’t, help I’ve lost me reading mojo
How about an audio book to get you back into it? "
That’s a good idea, would it be in the voice of Tom Hardy as I’m sure that would be extra helpful |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.
What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.
Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb. My little sister got it for me as a Christmas present, she's very much about being you, warts and all. I tend to be a bit erm... not on board with that type of text but I'm removing the stick from my arse and embracing it all.
Hmm, I'm with you on that but it's something I want to get more on board with. Thanks I'll check it out
Yay you two! It’s a good thing "
Ah I hope so! Fingers crossed it's a good thing. You're probably good to ask for recommendations for this kind of book - if you do have any and have the headspace to do so, please let me know any you'd suggest. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Next I'm reading something apt for the new year - The Body Is Not An Apology.
What's the 2nd book about Meli? The title has caught my interest.
Radical self love. Not apologising for existing, for being you. I've not yet read it but I'm going from the blurb. My little sister got it for me as a Christmas present, she's very much about being you, warts and all. I tend to be a bit erm... not on board with that type of text but I'm removing the stick from my arse and embracing it all.
Hmm, I'm with you on that but it's something I want to get more on board with. Thanks I'll check it out
Yay you two! It’s a good thing
Ah I hope so! Fingers crossed it's a good thing. You're probably good to ask for recommendations for this kind of book - if you do have any and have the headspace to do so, please let me know any you'd suggest. "
I don’t know how far along the path you are, but I might be inclined to start with Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle or Rebecca Campbell (any of theirs that appeal), but really they have to be something that speak to you.
Mary Magdalene revealed is a fantastic book as well, and one I listened to on Audible, as it’s read by the author. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just started the Tattooist of Auschwitz, enjoying it so far but takes me a while to read books now whereas pre covid I read them really quickly "
Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Such a powerful and emotional story x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The Midnight Library - Matt Haig
One of my favourite books of 2021
My mum didn't like it  "
Ooh really? I've read a few of his books ..but this one is my favourite. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books
Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore
My hand aches from holding the book open"
Yeah i moved to audio in lockdown and started walking 10km every day.. Its fab to put a book on and get lost in the story.. I couldn't imagine reading an actual book now  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart. Probably the most incredible true story one is ever likely to read."
I'll rise to your challege and offer: thomas quick - the making of a serial killer |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books
Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore
My hand aches from holding the book open
Yeah i moved to audio in lockdown and started walking 10km every day.. Its fab to put a book on and get lost in the story.. I couldn't imagine reading an actual book now "
Oh that's a shame. For me one of life's pleasures is pursuing in bookshops, looking at the wonderful array and vastness if imagination and possibilities within books..feeling the pages of a new book and even the smell of a new book gives me a tingle! Xx |
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"I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books
Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore
My hand aches from holding the book open
Yeah i moved to audio in lockdown and started walking 10km every day.. Its fab to put a book on and get lost in the story.. I couldn't imagine reading an actual book now
Oh that's a shame. For me one of life's pleasures is pursuing in bookshops, looking at the wonderful array and vastness if imagination and possibilities within books..feeling the pages of a new book and even the smell of a new book gives me a tingle! Xx "
Totally endorse this - a book is a sensuous experience as well as a mental one. |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
"Currently, book (I think lol) 12 of The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan.
The series they've come out with.. have you seen it?"
No, I haven't. Tbh I'm not really sure that I want to, how on earth they're going to condense 14 books down into a TV series without completely butchering the story, I don't know  |
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By *avhonaWoman
over a year ago
Away with the faeries |
"Currently, book (I think lol) 12 of The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan.
The series they've come out with.. have you seen it?
No, I haven't. Tbh I'm not really sure that I want to, how on earth they're going to condense 14 books down into a TV series without completely butchering the story, I don't know "
I gave it a go for about 30 minutes.. it's best you don't look. |
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By *batMan
over a year ago
Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales) |
I’m re reading “Mother Tongue” by Bill Bryson. It’s a history of the English language and explains some of the absurdities that non native speakers have to try and understand.
It sounds heavier than it is! He’s quite an amusing writer.
Gbat |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
"Currently, book (I think lol) 12 of The Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan.
The series they've come out with.. have you seen it?
No, I haven't. Tbh I'm not really sure that I want to, how on earth they're going to condense 14 books down into a TV series without completely butchering the story, I don't know
I gave it a go for about 30 minutes.. it's best you don't look."
I guess it's more aimed towards people who haven't read the books then! |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
"I’m re reading “Mother Tongue” by Bill Bryson. It’s a history of the English language and explains some of the absurdities that non native speakers have to try and understand.
It sounds heavier than it is! He’s quite an amusing writer.
Gbat "
I've read several of his books, very funny guy and also quite deprecative of his home nation.
His book about walking the Appalatchian trail is well worth reading too. |
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Great thread - not read a single book mentioned so far, so lots of inspiration.
I'm in the middle of Obama's memoir, 'A Promised Land'. And just about to start 'Trio' by William Boyd. Have loved pretty much everything else he's written, so looking forward to getting stuck in... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've been a firm Kindle reader for about 10yr now bar cook books and reference books
Trying to read a new hardback book and I forgot it's such a chore
My hand aches from holding the book open
Yeah i moved to audio in lockdown and started walking 10km every day.. Its fab to put a book on and get lost in the story.. I couldn't imagine reading an actual book now
Oh that's a shame. For me one of life's pleasures is pursuing in bookshops, looking at the wonderful array and vastness if imagination and possibilities within books..feeling the pages of a new book and even the smell of a new book gives me a tingle! Xx
Totally endorse this - a book is a sensuous experience as well as a mental one."
Apologies for my dreadful spelling mistakes..see thread on texting for an explanation!! |
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By *DW1983Man
over a year ago
Aberdeen, Leeds, Sheffield |
"Hopefully you've had chance to catch up on some good books over the holidays, or maybe santa brought you some new ones
What book are you currently reading, or just finished?
Did you like it, would you recommend it?
What have you got lined up next? "
Currently reading 'Sextant', about the development of celestial navigation, the instruments and its impact on early voyages of discovery.
Also a good one to hold/put down strategically when in a coffee shop. Not that I'd do such a thing of course. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Great thread - not read a single book mentioned so far, so lots of inspiration.
I'm in the middle of Obama's memoir, 'A Promised Land'. And just about to start 'Trio' by William Boyd. Have loved pretty much everything else he's written, so looking forward to getting stuck in..."
Obama is on my list to do! |
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For pleasure I’m reading ‘Dancing Barefoot: The Patti Smith Story’
For pain/uni I’m actively avoiding Tess of The D’urbervilles but it’s gonna have to be read and thoroughly gutted before the next week is out. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"For pleasure I’m reading ‘Dancing Barefoot: The Patti Smith Story’
For pain/uni I’m actively avoiding Tess of The D’urbervilles but it’s gonna have to be read and thoroughly gutted before the next week is out. "
Oh Patti Smith sounds a interesting |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just listening to The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker again, it's been a while and I wanted to run through his reasoning again after hearing other ideas from other authors.
Mr |
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