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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My review of Picks and Shovels by Cory Doctorow weknow0.co.uk?p=3273

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Nuns on the Run – We Know Zero

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Looking forward to hearing @theresaderwin.bsky.social talking about her writing and her new novella GOD’s VENGEANCE (@crystallake.bsky.social) as guest speaker at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social on October 9th at @birminghamfoe.bsky.social.

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Novacon is pleased to announce that Progress Report 2 is now available. This can be accessed at the website (www.novacon.uk) or by following the link below. Thanks novacon.uk/wp-content/u...

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Reminder - Tomorrow night (Friday 11th September) @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social hosts SF author @justinarobson.bsky.social. Talk and Q&A at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social or via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998349464...

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy Star Trek Day today and congratulations on the show’s 60th Anniversary. One of my early SF influences- may it continue to live long and prosper🖖

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Only one week to go until we welcome SF author @justinarobson.bsky.social to @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social on Fri 11 Sept. Come explore the impact of technology on humanity at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social or via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998349464...

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Birmingham SF Group welcomes Justina Robson

BSFG interview with SF author Justina Robson

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The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just a couple of photos from @birminghamfoe.bsky.social photo archives. Many more will be on display at our Heritage Week event on the 13th, where we'll be running tours to showcase 50 years of campaigning and working for a greener, fairer Brum actionnetwork.org/events/creat...

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

SEPTEMBER EVENT: We look forward to welcoming SF author @justinarobson.bsky.social as our next guest on Fri 11th Sept. Come and join us at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social, B'ham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998349464041

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Due to recent reader discussions, a selection of Solaris Fantasy Books written by women that are NOT Romantasy. Not that we don't love a good romantasy too, but there are women writers in all subgenres, from dark to eco, comic to epic, indigenous dragonriders to goblin emperors, something for all!

Fantasy written by women that is NOT romantasy:

The Mirror Realm Cycle by Ariel Kaplan (THE POMEGRANATE GATE, THE REPUBLIC OF SALT and THE KINGDOM OF ALMONDS)
The Hanged God trilogy by Thilde Kold Hodlt (NORTHERN WRATH, SHACKLED FATES and SLAUGHTERED GODS)
The Heartwood duology by Juliet Marillier (THE AMBER OWL and THE HIDDEN WAY)
The Crowns of Ishia novella trilogy by Karin Lowachee (THE MOUNTAIN CROWN, THE DESERT TALON, A COVENANT OF ICE)
Between Earth and Sky trilogy by Rebecca Roanhose (BLACK SUN, FEVERED STAR and MIRRORED HEAVENS)
SAINT DEATH TRILOGY by C. S. E. Cooney (SAINT DEATH'S DAUGHTER and SAINT DEATH'S HERALD)
The Chronicles of Osreth by Katherine Addison (THE GOBLIN EMPREROR, THE WITNESS FOR THE DEAD, THE GRIEF OF STONES, THE TOMB OF DRAGONS and THE ORB OF CAIRADO)
ASUNDER by Kerstin Hall
CRY, VOIDBRINGER by Elaine Ho
THE SERPENT CALLED MERCY by Roanne Lau
THE PERILOUS GODS trilogy by L. D. Colter (WHILE THE GODS SLEEP, WHEN THE WINDS SING and WHERE THE SHADOWS DWELL)
A THEORY OF HAUNTING by Sarah Monette
The Tuniverse by Randee Dawn (TUNE IN TOMORROW and WE INTERRUPT THIS PROGRAM)
THE WATER OUTLAWS by S. L. Huang
IF FOUND RETURN TO HELL by Em X. Liu

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Anne Charnock @annecharnock.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

All excellent booksellers are taking pre-orders for my latest, a work of eco-fiction, set in the peatlands of North Pennines today and 500 years ago! ALSTON MOOR coming: 1 Sept 2026 @goldsf.bsky.social @goldsmithspress.bsky.social @unamccormack.bsky.social @sarahsuch.bsky.social

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Novacon UK have just announced that Dr Christine Davidson, well-known to many in UK SFF fandom will be the Science Guest at this year's Novacon in Buxton on November 6th - 8th (www.novacon.uk)

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The Broken Binding @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join us this October for an evening with one of modern horror’s most acclaimed authors, @paultremblay.bsky.social. Hosted by The Brothers Gwynne, we’ll be celebrating the release of Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep, in collaboration with @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social.

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

JUNE EVENT: We're very excited to welcome award-winning writer @antonyjohnston.bsky.social as our guest on Fri 12th June. Come and join us at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social, B'ham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990418163307

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Happy Book Birthday to @theresaderwin.bsky.social. Her dystopian Novella, #GodsVengenace is published today (22nd May) from #CrystalLakePublishing. Best of luck and congratulations on making it to print🎉🥂📚

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Dr Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 22/05/2026

would you accept this if the words were about excluding a black or brown person? If not then you should be writing to your MP and the EHRC today.

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Antony Johnston @antonyjohnston.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Because I've largely lost my accent most people don't realise I'm a Brummie myself, so I'm especially looking forward to this 😁

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Elsewhen Press @elsewhen.press · 15/05/2026

Today, we’re delighted to publish A Truth Beyond Sense by Rosie Oliver. Sequel to A Truth Beyond Full, it can be read standalone. books2read.com/ATruthBeyond...

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

A Truth Beyond Sense by Rosie Oliver

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

FREE EBOOK - TODAY ONLY (15th MAY) @theresaderwin.bsky.social - her YA Novella, GOD'S VENGEANCE is published on 22nd May. In celebration, for one day only her previous short fiction HEARTS & BONES is FREE from @Demain Publishing (ebook only) Order at www.demainpublishing.org

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Juliet E McKenna @julietemckenna.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Fine, fun reading!

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

REMINDER: The interview with Hugo Award winning author Ray Nayler will be tomorrow (Friday 8th May at 7:45 pm).This event will be held over Zoom - free for members, £6 for non-members. Tickets and further info here: eventbrite.com/e/1987709792497 FAO @wnbooks.bsky.social

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Birmingham SF Group welcomes Ray Nayler

BSFG online interview with award-winning SF author Ray Nayler

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Well done on getting your first published novel, GOD’s VENGEANCE published. Despite many difficulties you persevered and achieved your goal. Hope it’s a bestseller 🥳🤗

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

To celebrate #EarthDay, you can snap up all of these spectacular Solaris titles with eco themes for just 0.99 each, exclusively from our website! Shop the sale now: geni.us/Solarissale Ft. @mkhardywrites.com @aptshadow.bsky.social @natania.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social & more!

Earth day 0.99 eBook sale!

Please note that this sale is exclusive to our website (Rebellion Publishing) and will end at 23:59 BST on 30th April 2026. Titles available will vary by your country of origin due to differences in publishing rights we hold.

Book featured include:

GORSE and RAGWORT by Sam K. Horton
THE NEEDFIRE by MK Hardy
THE GODS MUST BURN by T. R. Moore
QUEEN OF FURY by Natania Narron
THE DARK BETWEEN THE TREES by Fiona Benson
WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST and THE SALT ORACLE by Lorraine Wilson
THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING by Jon McGoran
THE LONGEST AUTUMN by Amy Avery
THE CROWNS OF ISHIA novella trilogy (THE MOUNTAIN CROWN, THE DESERT TALON and A COVENANT OF ICE) by Karin Lowachee
THE HUMAN SON by Adrian J. Walker
SATURATION POINT by Adrian Tchaikovsky
THE BEAUTY by Aliya Whiteley

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Lovely sunny day enjoying the bluebells in an English wood

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Me and everyone else on the Novacon committee send many congratulations to @emilytesh.net on making the shortlist for this year's Locus, Nebula and the Hugos with her brilliant novel, THE INCANDESCENT. Congratulations and good luck 😍

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Just been to seen Chinese wuxia film BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS with Wu Jing and Jet Li at the cinema. If you’re a fan of sword fights, acrobatics and gorgeous scenery it’s on a short run in some local cinemas. I thoroughly enjoyed it (NB with English and Mandarin subtitles)

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

COVER REVEAL - WE ARE FOR THE DARK by Gretchen McNeil On 1st September from @blackcrowbooks.bsky.social “A murder-mystery turned horror is perfect for fans of religious horror and cult-classic The Wicker Man

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

MAY EVENT: We are very excited to welcome Hugo Award winning author Ray Nayler as our next guest on Friday 8th May. This event will be held over Zoom - free for members, £6 for non-members. Tickets and further info here: eventbrite.com/e/1987709792497

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

REMINDER- Tomorrow night (10th April) at 7:45pm the @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social guest is Oliver Bettis talking about climate change scenarios and realistic strategies. Sure to be fascinating. Open to all. Details below

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Free Solar Science Events at The Exchange, Birmingham. (www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange) Should we be afraid of space weather? Wednesday 1 April, 6pm – 7.30pm A journey to the centre of the Sun Wednesday 3 June, 6pm – 7.30pm Are we out of sync with the Sun? Wednesday 1 July, 6pm – 7.30pm

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The Exchange - Events. Exhibition. Cafe. - University of Birmingham

Visit our city-centre venue for free exhibitions, activities and events exploring vital topics through the lens of University research.

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

On 10 April @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social welcome Oliver Bettis, ESG actuary and co-author of Climate Scorpion and Parasol Lost. Come and discuss the real terraforming going on and its risks at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social or via Zoom. Tickets on the door or via eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985958692911

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Birmingham SF Group welcomes Oliver Bettis

BSFG meeting with environmental, social and governance actuary Oliver Bettis

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

DON’T MISS a chance to meet @aychao.com tonight 13th March at 7:45 pm at @inthewarehouse.bsky.social She’ll be discussing SHANGHAI IMMORTAL and new book, PARIS CELESTIAL (fingers crossed may be a few advance copies available). Will be published on 26th March @hodderscape.bsky.social Details below

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FREITTER Consulting – energize your projects

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Looking forward to next Friday (13th March) and the chance to interview @aychao.com author of SHANGHAI IMMORTAL and PARIS CELESTIAL (published this month). Alice is this month’s guest at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social

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British Science Fiction Association @bsfa.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

🚀🚀🚀 The BSFA Awards Shortlist is available to view now 👇 Congratulations to everyone shortlisted 🌟 www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...

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Vote for the BSFA Awards

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Nick Foster @weknow0.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

BREAKING NEWS: We have just had it confirmed that Alastair Reynolds will be in Birmingham tonight and has very kindly volunteered to give a short talk before the Book Auction. Entry is still free. Usual place at the FoE Warehouse on Allison St, 7.45 for 8pm. Hope to see you there!

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

FEBRUARY EVENT: We are very excited to welcome our first guest of 2026, award-winning SFF author @jainefenn.bsky.social on 13th Feb. Come and join us at The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite (link to be provided soon).

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 09/01/2026

Help Helena gofund.me/3c76f16db If you're in the uk con scene you probably know Helena. She unexpected lost her husband right before Xmas and could use some help making ends meet for her and her two boys

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Donate to Help Helena, organized by Emma Leadley

Many people know Helena, and all who do are aware of her generosity, her caring nature, and her wicked sense … Emma Leadley needs your support for Help Helena

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

BSFG MEETING - 9th January 2026 Many Apologies. In the interests of Member safety tonight’s in-person BSFG meeting is cancelled due to bad weather. The meeting will go ahead via Zoom at 7:30 pm. The book auction will be held at a later date. From The BSFG Committee

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Xueting C. Ni 倪雪婷 (she, they) @xuetingni.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I had a lovely time giving a talk and Q & A to several generations of devoted SFF fans in Birmingham @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social, who turned out to be just as interested in Chinese #horror as they were in scifi. Thank you for having me there! 7/

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE RE 9/1/2026 SCHEDULED AGM. Given the current snow, we may have to cancel tomorrow’s in-person AGM. A final decison will be made by 11 am Friday and all paid-up members will be contacted via email. An announcement will also be posted on the Facebook Group and on Bluesky.

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 03/12/2025

I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms March 10th, 2026! awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...

Cover of the House of Shattered Wings by Aliette de Bodard: a banyan tree with grey heraldry showing Notre Dame bisected by a sword
The text above reads "Enter a Ruined Paris", and below "March 10, 2026"

Cover of The House of Binding Thorns by Aliette de Bodard: a dragon wrapped around grey heraldry showing a crowned hawthorn tree. The background is blue with spatters of grungy black
The text reads "Ruled by Fallen Angels..." and "March 10, 2026"

Cover of The House of Sundering Flames by Aliette de Bodard: a tiger in flames wrapped around grey heraldry showing a hawk above a tower The background is blue with spatters of grungy black
The text reads "And Dragons of the depths", "March 10, 2026"

Covers of all three books, The House of Shattered Wings (banyan tree and Notre Dame), The House of Binding Thorns (eastern dragon and crowned hawthorn tree), The House of Sundering Flames (tiger in flames and hawk over tower)
The text reads "Read the Complete Trilogy", "Available in Ebook and Trade Paperback March 10, 2026"

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Dr Stew Hotston (he/him) @stewarthotston.com · 01/12/2025

Come see me in Birmingham on the 3rd (this Weds) from 5pm at Waterstones Birmingham. I'll be tired, I'll be wired and I'll be delighted to see anyone at all! :-)

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Birmingham Science Fiction Group @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Another chance to see @stewarthotston.com on 3rd December at 5pm at @waterstones.bsky.social Birmingham with lots of other authors. Free - no need to book Details at www.waterstones.com/events/save-...

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 27/11/2025

Oh hey who would like a Gothic in space with a creepy spaceship that disappears children? It's this way 👇

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The SF Collections at Liverpool host the Olaf Stapledon Archive. We're delighted that SFF trustee Una McCormack was able to discuss Stapledon's landmark debut novel with Matthew De Abaitua and Andy Miller. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/253...

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253. Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon — Backlisted

Writer and critic Matthew De Abaitua joins Andy, Una and Nicky to discuss  Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future  (1930), the astounding first novel by Olaf Stapledon. The...

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Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

In festive instalment of the series and tribute to classic Golden Age crime novels, the Jekyll & Hyde detective agency must solve a locked-room mystery! JEKYLL & HYDE: WINTER RETREAT by @timjmajor.bsky.social is out now! ❄️ tinyurl.com/2jdvnut9

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Carol Goodwin @jupitersghost.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

@annasmithwrites.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social and @mikebrooks668.bsky.social will all be appearing at Redditch Library on Saturday 22nd November at 12 noon - and it’s free! Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/worlds-of-...

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Octothorpe @octothorpecast.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

John, Alison, and stunt Liz @emilytesh.net are live from Novacon 54! We discuss the convention, what it’s like to be a Guest of Honour, parenting at cons and also whether or not John should read the Silmarillion. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/148-i-m-wi...

Emily Tesh, John, and Alison stand in front of a suspiciously purple background which may indicate that the real background has been subtracted by nefarious photo editing. The words “Octothorpe 148 Live from Novacon” are overlaid.

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