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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore

@silverunicornbooks.bsky.social
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An independent bookstore for all ages in West Acton, MA. Open at 10 am every day. Shop any time at SilverUnicornBooks.com!

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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
In today's newsletter, we detailed our favorite books debuting in October, and there are a lot. It's going to be a marvelous month for new releases. Be sure to stop by throughout the month as these books land on our shelves! Read and/or subscribe: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We had a marvelous time with @tamrynspruill.bsky.social & Abby Chin for Tamryn's book, "The W: A History of the WNBA!" We got to hear about Tamryn's inspiration, process, and surprises, their thoughts on Boston not having a WNBA team, the WNBA playoffs, and more. We have autographed copies on hand!
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
TONIGHT!!! 7 PM!!! @tamrynspruill.bsky.social and Abby Chin!!! Join us! We talked more about this event in this week's newsletter, which you can read here: mailchi.mp/silverunicor... Event info: www.silverunicornbooks.com/events/51082
A picture of "The W: A History of the WNBA," the new book by Tamryn Spruill!
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Dani Shaw @danishaw.me · 21/09/2026
attn Boston #WNBA folks:
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
NEXT FRIDAY!!! Join us for an evening of basketball with awesome journalist & author @tamrynspruill.bsky.social as we celebrate her new book, "The W: A History of the WNBA." She'll be joined in conversation by Abby Chin of @nbcsportsboston.com !!! Event Info: silverunicornbooks.com/events/51082
A graphic for The Silver Unicorn's event with Tamryn Spruill, in conversation with Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston, Fri., Sept. 25th at 7 pm
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Cynthia Platt @cynthiaplatt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Upcoming fall book events for Santa in Disguise at @whitelambooks.bsky.social, Book Shop of Needham, Newton Children's Book Festival, @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social, and Moon and Back Bookstore!
A list of bookstore events and the cover for the picture book Santa in Disguise, which shows Santa hiding in a Christmas tree.
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Daryl Gottier @dlkgotts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Ahoy! I’ll be starting the weekend Saturday morning @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social and finishing on Sunday afternoon @ Tidepoolbookshop.
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
BIG EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!!! We're hosting legendary sportswriter @peterking1.bsky.social at The Bull Run on Oct 21st in celebration of his new book, "The Game." He'll be in convo with Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe. Get your tickets here: tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/eventperform...
The Silver Unicorn and The Bull Run host Peter King on Wed., Oct. 21st. Your ticket includes a signed copy of the book.
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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Shout out @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social @mishkafrances.bsky.social
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!!! We are once again hosting Jayson Tatum, in celebration of his new picture book, "Baby Dunks-a-Lot: The Day the Basketballs Stopped Bouncing" !!! This time we're doing so with our besties at @newtonvillebooks.bsky.social! SilverUnicornBooks.com/JaysonTatum for all the details!
The Silver Unicorn Bookstore and Newtonville Books present an evening with Boston Celtics superstar, NBA champion, and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Jayson Tatum, in conversation with award-winning author and journalist Howard Bryant. July 7th at 6:30 pm at the Newton Community Stage.
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Jarch @itsokihaveabook.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Thanks to @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social for another fabulous Kids Graphic Novel Fest, and especially @dansantat.bsky.social for making the trip. Looking forward to more books with @laurelsnyder.bsky.social and @bottomshelfbks.bsky.social !
Dan Santat in LA cap reading Don't Trust Fish on Silver Unicorn outdoor stage
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The Kids Graphic Novel Festival is on our doorstep!!! In this week's newsletter, we talked about friendly reminders for tomorrow, including free parking & shuttle bus, free tote bags, food, and our official Festival t-shirt for sale, and more! Read/subscribe here: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...
Kids Graphic Novel Festival reminders
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
With advance praise from Jardine Libaire - author of THE SOBER LUSH - you'll be able to hold your copy of NO HEROIC MEASURES: A MEMOIR by Jessica Danger in just 10 DAYS! Preorder NO HEROIC MEASURES from @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social right here: buff.ly/NjHSiuj @susanschulman.bsky.social
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
It's #IndependentBookstoreDay, and we're shouting out the #IndieBookstores that have supported our authors over the years! @booksoupofficial.bsky.social, @greenapplebooks.bsky.social, @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social, @powells.bsky.social, @talkingleavesbooks.bsky.social, & @bookpassage.bsky.social!
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
In this week's newsletter, we shared the Kids Graphic Novel Festival schedule! We're over the moon about it. If you haven't registered to attend, please do so! It's free, and the advance registration numbers are very helpful. The 4th annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival is nearly here!!!
The schedule for this year's Kids Graphic Novel Festival. It's always the best day of the year. More info at SilverUnicornBooks.com/KidsGraphicNovelFestival
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John Patrick Green @johngreenart.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
I will be at the Silver Unicorn Kids Graphic Novel Festival next month, on May 2nd, in Acton, MA! Come see me and some amazing other cartoonists, like @dansantat.bsky.social , @juddwinick.bsky.social , @galegalligan.bsky.social, and more! @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social
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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
A better world is possible. Shout out to @swydan.bsky.social and @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social and @aprilist.bsky.social
A better world is possible
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We had a fabulous time last night with @michaelclair.bsky.social and @mikepetriello.bsky.social triello, celebrating Michael's "We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball" and talking international baseball! If you weren't able to join us, we have signed copies: www.silverunicornbooks.com/item/920AaId...
Michael Clair and Mike Petriello watching a short documentary Michael made in support of "We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball" at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore on Wed., April 8th, 2026.Michael Clair and Mike Petriello in conversation at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore on Wed., April 8th, 2026.Michael Clair smiling at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore on Wed., April 8th, 2026.Michael Clair and Mike Petriello doing the traditional "presenters hold book up in front of the mural" photo at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore on Wed., April 8th, 2026.
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Drew Klein @drewgotigers.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
@michaelclair.bsky.social talking about his book on Czechia baseball “We Sacrifice Everything to Baseball” with @mikepetriello.bsky.social at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bookstore. What a great evening and I can’t wait to read the book!
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Michael Clair @michaelclair.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Thanks so much for the very kind words from @swydan.bsky.social in the most recent @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social newsletter. If you want to hear more about the book and baseball around the world, come on out to the store in Acton, MA tonight at 7 pm!
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Michael Clair @michaelclair.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Thanks to the Boston Globe for featuring Wednesday's conversation about WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL with @mikepetriello.bsky.social at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social. See you there! www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/05/a...
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The best local book events this week - The Boston Globe
All the best local author readings and discussions from April 5-11
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
TONIGHT!!!! 7 PM!!! @michaelclair.bsky.social and @mikepetriello.bsky.social !!!
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Michael Clair @michaelclair.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
So absolutely thrilled to be included on @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social's April picks and that @mikepetriello.bsky.social will join me there on April 8th to talk about the book. If you're near Acton, Mass., you should come on out. @swydan.bsky.social's store is one of indie books' very best!
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
This week's newsletter has landed in the more than 10,000 inboxes. This week, we talked about our special Touch a Truck Story Time event tomorrow. We also reminded talked about our Kids Graphic Novel Festival, detailed our favorite books debuting in April, and more! mailchi.mp/silverunicor...
Our 10 favorite books debuting in April 2026.10 more notable hardcover books debuting in April 2026.10 notable paperback original books debuting in April 2026.10 notable books become available in paperback for the first time in April 2026.
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Scott Campbell @heyscottcampbell.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
I am very excited to head out to St. Acton, MA for the Silver Unicorn Kids Graphic Novel Festival on May 2nd this year! I have heard nonstop wonderful things about this show. Please come hang out with us! And get a load of that line up! It’s going to be fun. @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Happy birthday to us!!! We officially opened our doors 8 years ago today. A lot has changed since. What hasn't is our community's unwavering support - you've been there for us since day 1. We greatly appreciate it, and we look forward to serving and partnering with our community for years to come!
A dumb guy who owns a bookstore holding up four fingers on each hand to indicate 8, for the store's 8th bday 😎
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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Honk! Honk! Hooray! It's Touch a FIRE Truck Day! 🚒 Please join me this coming Saturday 3/28 at 11am for a TOUCH A TRUCK DAY story time - plus a visit from a REAL fire truck, at Silver Unicorn Books in Acton, Mass.! @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social
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Michael Clair @michaelclair.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL comes out next week! If you're in the Boston area, then come to @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social in Acton, MA on April 8 where @mikepetriello.bsky.social and I will talk Czech baseball and the World Baseball Classic: silverunicornbooks.com/events/49262
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
TOMORROW NIGHT!!! Robert Parish will be here, in conversation with @gwashburnglobe.bsky.social !!! Don't miss it! Event info: silverunicornbooks.com/events/49721
A graphic displaying our event with Robert Parish and Gary Washburn, in celebration of Parish's new memoir, "The Chief."
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Alex Rikleen formerly for Senate @rikleen.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Rainy days are hard for signature collecting, but great for curling up with a book.... Thanks to the Silver Unicorn bookstore in Acton, however, you can do both! @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social has some signature forms to help me get on the ballot
Picture from inside Silver Unicorn, including the display where people can sign my ballot papers Zoomed in pic of same
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Chad Finn @chadfinn.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
By the way, Bob is the president of the Hugo Gonzalez fan club. Loves him.
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
A big thanks to MetroWest Daily News for coming out to cover our event last night with @keithob.bsky.social, @chadfinn.bsky.social, and Bob Ryan! www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/sports...
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Larry Bird 'Heartland' author discusses NYT Best Seller with Bob Ryan in Acton
Upon introducing Larry Bird author Keith O’Brien to the crowd Wednesday, Silver Unicorn owner Paul Swydan said he had “some very interesting news.”
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Paul Swydan @swydan.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
So...this is happening. Pretty pumped for this one, not gonna lie!!!
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
BIG NEWS! We have the privilege and honor of hosting the one and only Robert "The Chief" Parish!! He'll be here to talk about his new memoir. Robert will be in conversation with esteemed reporter, columnist, and author @gwashburnglobe.bsky.social. Event info: silverunicornbooks.com/events/49721
A graphic proclaiming The Silver Unicorn's event with Robert Parish and Gary Washburn.
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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
It's Western Monarch Day! The perfect time to preorder our upcoming book. Signed copies available via @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #bookrecommendation
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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
📚📦 Picture Book Unboxing! A big order from my fave indie bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social in Acton MA. ❓Which of these books is most intriguing to you? @jennylucander.bsky.social @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social @archipelagobooks.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #📚👍
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We want ICE out. Period. We're going to be open tomorrow, and look forward to engaging with our community, as we do each day. And tomorrow, we'll be donating 50% of our sales to MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Coalition. 1/2
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Arirangthelas⁷ 💜⊙⊝⊜ ⟭⟬E ARE B⟬⟭CK @athelas81.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Every one of my students who has gone to this comes back overflowing with excitement. It's absolutely fantastic!
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Sara Nović @novicsara.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
A lot of things are bad and we keep building joy in the cracks between. buttondown.com/signs+wonder...
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New Year, New Book
Announcing MOTHER TONGUE, 5 totally free things you can do to support a new book, and mutual aid for MN
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Amitha Jagannath Knight @amitha.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Attention parents in Massachusetts and anyone in driving distance: this is an upcoming GRAPHIC NOVEL FESTIVAL in May with presenters your kids have DEFINITELY heard of. I don't even know your kids and I know they like graphic novels and are excited about these creators!
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Our trusty mascot Billie is here to announce the presenters for our 2026 Kids Graphic Novel Festival!!! Read more about the lineup in this week's newsletter: us17.campaign-archive.com?u=60a662bc48...
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Today's newsletter has reached the inbox of our more than 10,000 subscribers. In this edition, Paul wrote about the value of independent media, and then (with some help from Megan and Casey) made a big list of independent media outlets. Read and/or subscribe: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...
A very rudimentary graphic that says "a big list of independent media outlets"
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
This week's newsletter has landed in the inboxes of our 10,000+ subscribers. In it, we previewed our favorite books debuting in January, including several titles for which we have announced events, or likely will soon! Read and/or subscribe here: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...
Our favorite 10 books debuting in January.January 2026 books also of notePaperback original books for January 2026Books now in paperback in January 2026
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
In this week's newsletter, Paul decided to take a break from normal newsletters and rank his favorite supporting characters from "Stranger Things." It's a big month for the show, and we have a whole display of "Stranger Things" books in the store. mailchi.mp/silverunicor...
A collage of supporting characters from "Stranger Things."
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
In two days we'll unveil our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide!!! Truly, what a time to be alive.
A graphic promoting the store's annual holiday gift guide.
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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Need a gift for a dog lover? A prehistory fan? A kid who feels different? Consider THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT! Available anywhere books are sold! Or, order soon through @portersqbooks.bsky.social or @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social, note you want it signed, and I'll personalize it for your recipient!
Graphic with a picture book cover of THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT, Written by Katie Slivensky and Illustrated by Hannah Salyer. Text reads, "Need a picture book for a canine-lover this holiday season? THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT is both wolf and dog approved!" There are two photos, one of wolves being read the book by a staff member at Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, MA. One of a dog being read the book inside the home of friend Jason Jong. Text goes on to say "Named a Best Book of the Year by the NYPL and Bank Street College of Education". Text also states, "Available anywhere books are sold! For signed copies, order in advance through Porter Square Books or The Silver Unicorn Bookstore".
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Paul Swydan @swydan.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
This is what the store looked like at the end of our food drive. Was really flattered to be asked to speak for this piece.
Bags of donated food at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, Mass.
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
A big thanks to the @nytimes.com for featuring us today in their article about bookstores stepping up to help food banks during the shutdown. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
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To Help SNAP Recipients, Bookstores Set Up as Food Banks
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Laura Gross Literary Agency @lgliterary.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
“I realized I should keep writing [LUCKY GIRL], and put the climate change novel in my drawer for the rest of my life.” LG Literary's @allietagledokus.bsky.social discusses imminent publication and parenthood for @bostonglobe.com, ahead of her launch this Monday at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social ⤵️
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When writing and teaching go together like a perfect dance duet - The Boston Globe
Author Allie Tagle-Dokus teaches at Parker Charter School in Devens, the same school she attended as a student.
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
A week from tonight we're hosting Mock Awards Night! We'll be unveiling our Mock Caldecott & Mock Newbery lists, plus Fun-decott & Fun-bery lists. We'll be joined in this celebration of reading by award-winning authors/editors Aaron Becker, Winsome Bingham, Mary Lee Donovan & Brian Lies. 1/?
A stack of 20 picture books that were autographed here in store.
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