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Sunday, March 1, 2009

Time for a Giveaway!


It is time for a book giveaway. Yay! For the last Book Giveaway Carnival, back in November, I had so much fun visiting new blogs and getting a chance to win some great books. I also gave away four books here and got a great number of book recommendations (see list) in return.

I love getting recommendations so I am going to ask for you all to do it again.

The prizes:



The Disappearance by Efrem Sigel (paperback, ARC)
ttyl by Lauren Myracle (paperback)

Both have been gently read and recently reviewed. Click on the covers if interested in seeing my reviews.

The deal: Just leave me a comment and let me know your favorite book so far this year. Also, let me know which book(s) you are interested in. Two books, two chances to win!

The timeline: You have until midnight (CST) on Friday, March 6th to enter. I will announce the winners that weekend. I will be randomly picking two winners from the comments. I will not be sending out an email notification so be sure to comeback and see if you are a winner or subscribe. :)

This giveaway is open internationally.

** Contest is closed. Go here to see the winners. Thank you all for entering.

79 comments:

  1. Ana S.March 2, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Hi Mari, just a question - is it open worldwide?

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  2. MariMarch 2, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Yes, it is! I guess I should put that on there shouldn't I. :)

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  3. Ana S.March 2, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Hooray! I'd love to be entered for the Lauren Myracle book then. My top recommendations of this year are The Love We Share Without Knowing by Christopher Barzak (a lovely novel in stories set in Japan), Paper Towns by John Green (it's John Green!), and Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan (brutal but also beautiful).

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  4. AliciaMarch 2, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    My favorite book of the year (so far) is Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher - it was such an amazing book!

    I would love to be entered for The Disappearance!

    Thanks :)

    adw7984 at gmail dot com

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  5. mindyMarch 2, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    i just discovered charlie huston as an author and finished one of his i have another to start if it is as good as the first it will be a toss up thanks for the giveaway

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  6. kalea_kaneMarch 2, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    My favorite book at this time would have to be Age Before Beauty by Virginia Smith. I would love to win The Disappearance! It looks incredible!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Kelly B

    enroutetolife(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. Steph SuMarch 2, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    I would love to be entered, thanks! I'd like to be entered for TTYL. The best book I read this year so far would probably be The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

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  8. RueMarch 2, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    So far, my favorite book I've read is The Road by Cormac McCarthy.
    I'd like to win TTYL. Looks like a fun book.

    ruthann (dot) francis (at) gmail (dot) com

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  9. Wendy aka MisswendikiMarch 2, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    I hate to admit it, but Twilight.

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  10. Beth @ TheAngelForeverMarch 2, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Sad to admit, I have only read books to my sons so far. I have several books waiting, but have not had a chance. I would love to read TTYL. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  11. KayeMarch 2, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Oh my, tough choice how about a toss up between Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford and Very Valentine by the ever fabulous Adriana Trigiani
    Please enter me in the drawing

    florida982002[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  12. JanssenMarch 2, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Favorite book so far this year? Little Brother, I think. I loved it!

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  13. YvonneMarch 2, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    My favorite book this year is Sundays at Tiffany's.

    I'd love to be entered for The Disappearance. It sounds like a great read.

    yvone473[at]optonline[dot]net

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  14. DixieMarch 2, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I just finished The Associate by John Grisham and I loved it. I would love to read The Disappearance.

    southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. Carol MMarch 2, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    My favorite book this year is When Will There Be Good News by Kate Atkinson. I would love to win The Disappearance by Efrem Sigel. Thank you!
    Carol M
    mittens0831 AT aol.com

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  16. ErinMarch 2, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    MY favorite book so far this year is The Watchmen (it's technically a graphic novel, but it's really good!)

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  17. Belladonna1975March 2, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    I would love to win The Disappearance by Efrem Sigel.

    My favorite book this year so far is Curse Dark as Gold or The Red Necklace.

    Thanks!

    Belladonna1975(at)pobox(dot)com

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  18. malleyccMarch 2, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    My favorite book this year so far is Faefever. I would love to win either book. I love to real all kinds of books.

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  19. Erika PowellMarch 2, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    my favorite book this year has been North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley but I also loved Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols. both were great and i would love to read either book you are giving away

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  20. Mia J.March 2, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    My favorite book I have read this year is Ghost in Love. It was wonderful. I would be interested in reading ttyl. Thanks for the chance.

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  21. scottsgalMarch 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    I'd have to say the McKettrick series by Linda Lael Miller - loved all 3 that I've read so far this year.

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  22. avisannschildMarch 2, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    I would love to be entered for The Disappearance, please. It's tough to pick a favourite book for the year, even though I've only read eight so far. So many of them were good ones! I guess I'll go with The Little Giant of Aberdeen County.

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  23. LoriMarch 2, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    I would love to read the disappearance. So far this year, I loved reading both Twilight and Eat, Pray,Love.

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  24. MOMFOREVERANDEVERMarch 2, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    sundays at tiffanys would love to read

    mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

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  25. Michele P.March 2, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    so far I haven't had a chance to read any books in 2009, but last year I read The Shack and really liked it! I would love to be entered for The Disappearance!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  26. Lady RoxiMarch 2, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    I am really enjoying anything by Laurell K. Hamilton.

    I would like either book.

    Thanks

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  27. techyoneMarch 2, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    My favorite book recently is Sundays at Tiffany's. I've been telling everyone about it. Awesome book.

    I'd love to be entered for The Disappearance.

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  28. UnknownMarch 2, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Fave book so far is The shack by william young. I would love to read the disappearence.

    ezziriah (at) gmail (dot) com

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  29. UnknownMarch 2, 2009 at 12:53 PM

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  30. MeredithMarch 2, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I have read soo many good books this year, it is too hard to choose just one. Envy by Anna Godbersen is the most recent. Model Spy and Down to the Wire by Shannon Greenland were also very good. And for a book that made me laugh, I gotta go with My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison.

    ~Meredith
    rosesaremyfavorite at hotmail dot com

    PS. I am more interested in TTYL.

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  31. donnasMarch 2, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    My favorite book of the year was A Lion Among Men by Gregory Macguire.

    I would be interested in reading ttyl.

    Thanks!
    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  32. toohotforturtleMarch 2, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Would like the Efrem Sigel book. Fav. book of this year so far is actually a classic that I just got around to reading: Watership Down

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  33. bettycdMarch 2, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I finally got around to reading Grisham's The Street Lawyer and enjoyed it. I'd prefer the Siegel book - thanks

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  34. MariMarch 2, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Thank you all for entering! Sorry I haven't been able to visit everyone yet. I am trying. :) Also, thanks for all the great book recommendations.

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  35. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    My favorite book so far this year is Neurology of Angels by Krista Tibbs.
    And I'm going to try for your giveaway of The Disappearance. Thanks for the chance to win : D

    BevE
    merryweatherbookblog@gmail.com

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  36. GinnyMarch 2, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    For this year, I'd say I really enjoyed Gamer Girl. It is a young adult book, it is well written & I think most teens would enjoy it!

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  37. Ellie WrightMarch 2, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    My favorite book that I've read so far this year is Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me.

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  38. katylinvwMarch 2, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    thanks for participating, and for offerin up such a generous prize! i would love to win The Disappearance :)

    katylinvw(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. velocibadgergirlMarch 2, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    I think I would enjoy either of these. My favorite book so far this year was Inkheart by Cornelia Funke.

    Thanks! :)
    velocibadgergirl at gmail dot com

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  40. Simply StacieMarch 2, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    My favourite so far this year has been Kill for Me by Karen Rose.
    I'd love to be entered for The Disapperance.

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  41. EstelaMarch 2, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    I've been reading Knit Two, the sequel to Friday Night Knitting Club. Great book!

    I'd like to read TTYL!

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  42. QwillMarch 2, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    My fave book so far this year was Dearly Devoted Dexter but I would love to win ttyl for my 12 yr old who read and loved it.

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  43. deltayMarch 2, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    My favourite book so far this year would probably be Evermore, by Alyson Noel, which I've just finished on Saturday.

    Either one would be awesome :)

    lucidconspiracy[at]gmail[dot]com

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  44. BcteagirlMarch 2, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    My favourite book so far this year is Cara Callan. Not a new book I know, but it was new to me :P
    I would love to read ttyl. Thanks for running this :)

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  45. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    the creme puff murder by Joanne Fluke is great. I am reading it now and really enjoying it.

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  46. IvÿMarch 3, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    Very interesting reviews. I want to win. Do include my name in the drawing, please. :)

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  47. Theresa N.March 3, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    My favorite so far is Dark Pursuit by Brandilyn Collins. A suspense writer trys to trap a serial killer before his adult granddaughter becomes his next victim. Sign me up for The Disapperance please.
    Theresa N
    weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. annies homeMarch 3, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    the twilight series allthough I am not sure if they are a book this year or not are hot at our house
    shopannies@Yahoo.com

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  49. KathleenMarch 3, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    I'm just starting to learn what types of books you are into but I just finished A Child's Journey Out of Autism by Leeann Whiffen which should be on sale sometime this month. I've read quite a few books about Autism but this is unique. The family actually cures their son's autism which is VERY rare. It was an emotional book but one I enjoyed.

    callista83 AT cogeco DOT ca
    I'm interested in The Disappearance.

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  50. Literary FelineMarch 3, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I would love to be entered into your giveaway for a copy of The Disappearance. My favorite book so far this year is Diana Spechler's Who By Fire. Wonderful book! Thanks for holding the giveaway!

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  51. flipMarch 3, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Undone Season by Rachel Caine. I love all of her books.

    flip (at) tetonvalley (dot) net

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  52. janetfayeMarch 3, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    The Shack is my favorite this year.

    I like The Disappearance.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  53. DebbieMarch 3, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I just finished The Shack and thought it was interesting. Not the best book ever though.
    I'd love ttyl.

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  54. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    I'd love ttyl
    Fav book: Naked in Death by jd robb
    KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com

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  55. windycindyMarch 3, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Hello, My favorite read this year is The Shack!
    Please enter me in your fabulous book giveaway drawing for The Disappearance. Many thanks!
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot[com

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  56. SherrylinnMarch 3, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    I like anything by Brandilyn Collins. Love her twists in the plots, yet also Christian based.

    Either book would work for me, I love all types.


    slcremer at gmail dot com

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  57. Candie LMarch 3, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    I have been reading books in the Yadda Yadda sisterhood. Thank you for the great contest.

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  58. MDMarch 3, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Rites of Spring (Break) by Diana Peterfreund!

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  59. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    I enjoyed reading Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen. I really recommend it!

    fertawert AT yahoo DOT com

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  60. joannaMarch 4, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Both of these sound great, count me in for either please!

    My favorite books so far this year... I think it's a tie between Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer.

    Joanna from http://lostinagoodstory.blogspot.com

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  61. BeckyMarch 4, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    My favorite book so far this year was Brownsville by Oscar Casares. Absolutely loved it!

    Thanks!

    dbkagrayson2002 at gmail dot com

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  62. Michelle KuoMarch 4, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Sadly I haven't been able to read too many books this year because school has been drowning me with homework and projects :( But I recently finished a couple Sarah Dessen books and Sweethearts by Sara Zarr. All of them are GREAT reads, and I'm now definitely a Sarah Dessen fan.

    Both books sounds really good, so it'd be great if I could enter to win both of them :)

    michelle.kuool(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  63. Debs DeskMarch 4, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Please include me in your drawing. Favorite book so far this year is Riding Lessons by Sara Gruen.
    Thanks
    Debbie
    debdesk9@verizon.net

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  64. RhondaMarch 4, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    My favourite so far is The Laughter of Dead Kings by Elizabeth Peters. Please enter me for Disapperance

    rhondastruthers at yahoo dot ca

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  65. Joanne ♦ The Book ZombieMarch 4, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    My favorite book so far is Paper Towns by John Green (I just finished reading it this afternoon) :)

    I would love to be entered in the giveaway for TTYL - I think the format is very interesting.

    shiloki (at) gmail (dot) com

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  66. JJMarch 4, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    My favorite book this year is Cry In the Night by Colleen Coble.

    gahome2mom(at)gmail(dot)com

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  67. Jinxy and MeMarch 4, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    My favorite recent book is The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan

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  68. JaynaMarch 4, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    My favorite book this year was Grave Peril by Jim Butcher (one of his Dresden Files books).

    The ttyl book sounds very interesting.

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  69. Colette SMarch 4, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    My favorite book so far is The Appeal by John Grisham

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  70. NickolayMarch 5, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    My favorite book so far is "Supernatural: The Diary of John Winchester"


    jason@allworldautomotive.com

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  71. JenniferMarch 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    My favorite book of the year so far is Memory and Dream by Charles de Lint. It was my first by him and it will probably be on my favorites list for a very long time.

    I would like to be entered to win Disappearance.

    Thank you so much,

    kairilily at yahoo dot com

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  72. Diana DangMarch 5, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    I love Soulless by Christopher Golden!

    Any book if fine.

    faked_sugartone at hotmail

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  73. masonsgranny59March 5, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    I read a series of 3 books by ray blackstock that was good. ty 4 the awesome giveaway and 4 the entry:)masonsgranny59atyahoo.com

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  74. NicoleMarch 5, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    This year so far - the Sookie Stackhouse series!

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  75. Pamela SMarch 5, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    My favorite book recently is "The Spellman Files". I'd pick TTYL

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  76. yadgirlMarch 6, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    My favorite book this year is The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb.

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  77. bison61March 6, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    please sign me up for - The Disappearance
    I finished reading the Morning After by Lisa Jackson that I really enjoyed

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  78. Hoarders ExtraordinaireMarch 7, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    My favorite book so far this year is so hard to pick...but I just read Saffron Dreams and it's great...but I also loved Willing Spirits...It's usually whatever I've just gotten done with ;)

    tbbycatt@gmail.com

    http://martasmeanderings.blogspot.com

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  79. kathy55439March 7, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    this year the best movie I saw was "Fireproof" and best book was Three Cups of Tea

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Thanks for taking the time to comment! :)