Basic and Bookish

Kinsey and Karly
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Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for one unhinged bookish podcast! Honestly, we blame the ADHD. Our goal is to crash course our most anticipated book releases, interview authors, and yap about our current bookish obsessions across all genres while building a fun and inclusive community for listeners just like you!

  1. 5d ago

    S3 Ep 3 - Threshing Day Reactions and Spiral Session

    It's time for Threshing Day, cadets! Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for a major spiral session over the recent release of Threshing Day, book 3.5 in the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. This episode was filmed just moments after finishing the novella.  The hosts react to new lore drops and share their unhinged first reactions to the recent Empyrean book – including many, many tears. They discuss their favorite moments and POVs, break down the most surprising and emotional scenes, theorize for Empyrean 4 (and who the "Brother" is), and more! You won't want to miss their thoughts on certain characters, and which scenes and POVs they think are most important for what's to come.  This is part of our Season 3 Fourth Wing Deep-dive Topics! Listeners can expect discussions on specific Empyrean topics, deep-dive breakdowns, Empyrean lore theories, and discussions on favorite moments that make you feel like part of a virtual book club with your besties; except we do all the homework for you, and you can sit back and enjoy the chaos! After the recent release of Threshing Day, we have plans for a more in-depth theories episode, as well as deep-dive breakdowns of each character point of view. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros and the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm) Order Threshing Day: Hardcover (standard edition): https://link.amazon/B02RdiesM   E-book: https://link.amazon/B04Ifjp3x  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0blWI1vD    TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro and Upcoming Empyrean Coverage (02:00) - Overall Thoughts on Threshing Day (04:38) - Crying Scenes (11:20) - Most Shocking Moments  (21:02) - New Character Opinions - Who's Suspicious? (36:08) - Favorite Threshing Day POVs  (38:25) - Least Favorite POVs (42:23) - Favorite Threshing Day Scenes (46:34) - Interesting Details (54:10) - More or Less Questions After Threshing Day?  (55:45) - Outro (57:32) - Closing Discussion   Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)  Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX  E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW  A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP  E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx    Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey  Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/  Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better  For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

    S3 Ep 3 - Threshing Day Reactions and Spiral Session

  2. Sep 28

    S1 Ep 12 - The Love Hypothesis: Movie Vs Book Reactions

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  3. Sep 24

    S2 Ep 20 - Kingdom of Ash: First Reactions and Discussion

    Get the tissue box ready! Join book besties Kinsey and Karly for the epic conclusion of their Throne of Glass series coverage! The hosts discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas, the final book in the TOG series. Listeners can expect to hear Kinsey and Karly's favorite moments, scenes that made them cry (did Karly FINALLY shed a tear?), final opinions on TOG characters, and Maasverse connections as Kinsey guides the way one last time for Karly's first experience reading the Throne of Glass series!  This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!  Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas (the entire Throne of Glass series)   TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro and what's next for this season (02:14) - KoA "Would you Rather?"  (08:25) - Favorite and Least Favorite Kingdom of Ash Moments (20:38) - Emotional Scenes - Did Karly finally cry? (42:15) - Kingdom of Ash Discussion (56:21) - Final TOG Character Opinions and Discussion (01:07:40) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in KoA (01:11:50) - Maasverse Connections (Skip ahead to avoid ACOTAR and CC spoilers) (01:24:03) - Rating Kingdom of Ash and ranking the series (01:29:30) - Outro (01:31:51) - Closing Thoughts   Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)  Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX  E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW  A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP  E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx    Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey  Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/  Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better  For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

  4. Sep 10

    S2 Ep 16 - Heir of Fire: First Reactions and Discussion

    Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas, Book 3 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! Prepare to cry over certain scenes, as well as receive clarification on the Ashryver / Galathynius / Havilliard family tree, and learn the difference between Crochan and Ironteeth Witches.  This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, A Court of Splintered Harmony theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!  Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas ADDENDUM: Kinsey misspoke in the Ashryver family tree portion of this episode. Aelin's and Aedion's mothers are related as cousins and not sisters, so Aelin and Aedion are first cousins once removed instead of first cousins, but they still refer to each other as "cousins." TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:35) - Character Discussion (27:59) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in HoF (30:46) - Throne of Glass Family Tree (37:16) - Favorite Heir of Fire Moments (01:06:19) - Theories for Queen of Shadows (01:24:53) - Rating Heir of Fire (01:29:53) - Outro (01:31:06) - Closing Thoughts   Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)  Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX  E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW  A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP  E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx  Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey  Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/  Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better  For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

  5. Aug 30

    Tower of Dawn: First Reactions and Discussion

    Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas, Book 6 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time!  This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!  Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (36:12) - Skip-Ahead of Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series    Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)  Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX  E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW  A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP  E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey  Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/  Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better  For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

  6. Aug 20

    Empire of Storms: First Reactions and Discussion

    Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas, Book 5 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time!  This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!  Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas   TIMESTAMPS: (01:04:04) - Skip-Ahead of Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series    Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)  Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX  E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW  A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP  E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey  Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/  Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better  For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

  7. Aug 14

    S2 Ep 17 - Queen of Shadows: First Reactions and Discussion

    Join book besties Kinsey and Karly, as they discuss their thoughts and first reactions to Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas, Book 4 in the Throne of Glass series. They break down favorite moments, quotes, characters, and foreshadowing as Karly experiences the Throne of Glass series for the first time! Prepare to cry over certain scenes, get an update on the Ashryver / Galathynius / Havilliard family tree, and more! This is part of our Massive Maasverse Mayhem season, an ACOTAR 6 Crash Course. This season is designed to prepare you for ACOTAR 6 release day and offer support once it's over. You can expect: quick but thorough ACOTAR recaps, discussions on favorite ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City moments and characters (including Karly's first-ever experience reading the TOG and CC series!), worldbuilding-and-lore breakdowns, ACOTAR 6 theories, Maasverse crossover discussions, foreshadowing, and MORE!  Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Intro (01:39) - Character Discussion (22:46) - Favorite and Least Favorite Characters in QoS (24:58) - Updated Throne of Glass Family Tree  (26:43) - Favorite Queen of Shadows Moments (53:25) - Theories for the Tandem Read (01:04:34) - Maasverse Spoiler for ACOTAR Series (skip ahead to next timestamp) (01:08:07) - Rating Queen of Shadows (01:11:50) - Outro (01:13:19) - Closing Thoughts   Pre-Order ACOTAR 6 and 7 by Sarah J Maas: A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6)  Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B0bXL1mJX  E-book: https://link.amazon/B02q0lwcw  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0eoqYsoW  A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7) Hardcover: https://link.amazon/B02yCrgjP  E-book: https://link.amazon/B01b4J9EU  Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B0gVuBskx   Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️ New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey  Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/  Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better  For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

  8. Aug 11

    S4 Ep 3: Author Interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

    Filmed before Adversary to the Villain release day, join hosts Kinsey and Karly for an exclusive first interview with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of Adversary to the Villain, book 4 in the Assistant and the Villain series.  If you haven't had a chance to read Adversary to the Villain yet, have no fear! Get to know Hannah in the first half of our interview, where we begin with spoiler-free questions and Hannah shares what readers can expect (trust us, you'll want to pick it up!). After a quick spoiler warning, the hosts move onto their biggest questions following Adversary to the Villain, including worldbuilding and theories for the final book. Listeners can also expect a spoiler-free "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That game, and a spoiler-filled "Cliffhangover Jeopardy" trivia game where one of the hosts competes against the author.  This is part of our Author Interview series, an ongoing season all year long! Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review and share with your friends! SPOILER WARNING: This episode includes spoilers for Adversary to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer   TIMESTAMPS: (02:11) - "Writer's Dilemma" This-or-That Game (06:56) - Author Chat (Spoiler-free Questions) (23:42) - Spoiler Warning (24:04) - Basic and Bookish Tea (Spoiler Questions About Adversary) (46:27) - Interrogation Time (Theory Questions for Book 5) (01:07:44) - "Cliffhangover Jeopardy" Trivia Game (1:14:06) - Bonus Spoiler Questions (1:23:54) - Outro Support Hannah Nicole Maehrer: Follow Hannah on social media Instagram: @hannahnicolemae TikTok: @hannahnicolemae Website: https://hannahnicolemae.com/  Purchase Adversary to the Villain: Hardcover (pre-order): https://amzn.to/4xg9H0d  Paperback: https://amzn.to/457biJT  E-book: https://amzn.to/4gbIyG0  Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4xjJuOy  Interested in More Basic and Bookish Podcast? Season 1: Book Bestie Chat 🗓️New episodes every Tuesday. Season 2: Massive Maasverse Mayhem (ACOTAR 6 Crash Course) 🗓️New episodes every Thursday. Season 3: Empyrean Series Deep Dive Topics Season 4: Author Interviews Ongoing author interview series! To submit questions for scheduled authors, check out our social media and website for announcements. Visit our website for more info: https://basicandbookishpod.com/ Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BasicandBookishPodcast  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/MpKZBxMuP⁠ Stay connected on social media: YouTube: @BasicAndBookishPod Instagram: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better TikTok: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey  Facebook: Like and Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basic-and-Bookish-Podcast/61587204301946/  Threads: Basic and Bookish: @basicandbookishpod Kinsey: @bookish.kinsey Karly: @bookish_is_better  For collaboration requests or to email us your thoughts, reach out at basicandbookishpod@gmail.com New episodes release TWICE WEEKLY for all listeners, and THREE DAYS EARLY for Patreon members!

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Join hosts Kinsey and Karly for one unhinged bookish podcast! Honestly, we blame the ADHD. Our goal is to crash course our most anticipated book releases, interview authors, and yap about our current bookish obsessions across all genres while building a fun and inclusive community for listeners just like you!

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  • Creator
    Kinsey and Karly
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kinsey and Karly
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    Basic and Bookish

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