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WHO IS A BETA READER?
A beta-reader is a reader who goes through an edited or not, unpublished version of your story before it goes off to publishing/pitching/submission. It’s basically a critique from the viewpoint of a reader on all things that one would or wouldn’t like in your work. For example, the protagonist changes too randomly throughout the story—without the character development. Bam! Now you know what you need to work on.
WHY DO I NEED A BETA READER?
Unless you’re the most perfect person on Earth (which I strongly doubt) you need a beta reader. While an editor can fix all your typos and sharpen your sentences, they might miss out on a few things in terms of reader experience. You wouldn’t know that the protagonist is the most underdeveloped character or worse, no one believes in your villain’s motive. The readers would tear this apart once it hits the shelves. Allow me to do that beforehand, constructively, and polish your baby for the real world.
WHY DO I NEED YOU AS MY BETA READER?
I’m an avid reader who has been reading for quite some time now. Considering myself to be an eclectic reader, I have come across varied genres and the numerous tropes or cliches accompanying them. This gives me an insight to what has been done a number of times and what you can do a number of times. Plus, character development, overall plot, pacing, and genre relativity among others are areas I strongly critique on. You can get a hint of those in my reviews. In fact, I’m a writer myself and have a gist of what a story needs more or less of.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM YOU, AS A BETA READER?
✏ When you hand over your manuscript to me, you can be assured it won’t be disclosed (not even the title or author name) unless you give me explicit permission to do so.
✏ I do sound conversational in my writing but I can assure you, I work as professionally as a person being paid is supposed to. I’m also easy to communicate so you can expect exactly what you want for your project. Work flexibility is my trait so things can always be worked out.
✏ I will read your MS from a reader’s viewpoint and give a detailed, in-depth feedback on what was excellent, what was lagging, and what is strongly suggested to be done.
✏ Pacing, plot holes, character development, world-building and overall plot will be analysed.
✏ Specific solutions and creative input will be provided without changing the author’s vision or voice. Of course, this is only to guide you through your revision; not necessarily forceful.
✏ The feedback can either be as a chapter-by-chapter or a general, comprehensive take on the manuscript. I’m also open to answering specific questions or leaving in-line comments. But you need to specifically choose which type of feedback you would like.
✏ While I won’t be diligently proofreading your work for grammar, spelling, sentence structuring, and punctuation (that’s a job for an editor) I would certainly point out consistent errors or errors that might’ve missed the eye of an editor. For example, em dashes being often misused or the excessive use of ellipses or too many tense jumps or a unknowing change in the narrative viewpoint.
✏ I will not provide a line-by-line critique.
✏ I will not ghostwrite bits and pieces of your story. I do provide creative suggestions but they are not something you’re forced to accept.
✏ All my feedback will be delivered in a constructive manner and would, in no way, be intended to belittle you or your writing.
WHAT BOOKS WOULD YOU READ?
➨ very interested: fantasy, science fiction, literary fiction, romance, mystery, thriller and contemporary
➨ slightly interested: historical fiction, graphic novel, comic script, poetry, memoir, self-help, paranormal and horror.
➨ not interested: other non-fiction, hard erotica without plot, solely religious or spiritual.
➵ I read all demographic: children’s fiction, middle-grade, young adult, and adult fiction.
BASE PRICE OF EACH TYPE OF FEEDBACK
In-line Comments
This includes me leaving comments throughout the manuscript in both real time and during a second reread—in case there are certain points I need to revisit because every comment should help you in one way or another. This is perfect for those who want a very reader-driven feedback that entails appreciative as well as constructive comments within the manuscript itself.
The cost would be $1 for every 1000 words with a minimum of $10 to start with. For example, if your MS is of 5000 words, it actually costs $5 but it would be costing $10 since the word count is lesser than the minimum.
Overall, General Feedback
This focuses on plot, characters, pacing, setting, and writing along with other aspects like reader relatability, generic market trends, and relevance of tropes. This is perfect for those who would like a broad feedback on their work; it’ll allow you to make decisions on whether this manuscript should be continued or not, what you can focus on in the next stages of drafting, and other early conclusions.
The cost would be $1.5 for every 1000 words with a minimum of $20 to start with. For example, if your MS is of 10,000 words, it actually costs $15 but it would be costing $20 since the word count is lesser than the minimum.
Answers To Specific Questions
Honest, constructive answers to what the writer wishes the beta-reader to focus on and specifically provide feedback on. There’s no maximum limit to the questions but 10-15 are considered usual. This is perfect for those who are worrying about certain aspects of their work; it allows you to guide the beta-reader’s eyes yourself.
The cost would be $1.7 for every 1000 words with a minimum of $25 to start with. For example, if your MS is of 10,000 words, it actually costs $17 but it would be costing $25 since the word count is lesser than the minimum.
Chapter-by-Chapter Feedback
A chapter-by-chapter reader analysis that focuses on individual parts of your book to help you specifically understand where there’s a possibility of improvement and what works tremendously well. This is perfect for those who are in further stages of developing the story or are positive about their early drafts and want a more cohesive feedback for the next draft; it’ll allow you to get more specific solutions and a feedback that spots the difficult-to-point-out mistakes.
The cost would be $2 for every 1000 words with a minimum of $30 to start with. For example, if your MS is of 10,000 words, it actually costs $20 but it would be costing $30 since the word count is lesser than the minimum.
WHAT IS THE TURNAROUND TIME?
I will offer a deadline to you according to the word count (may range from two weeks to three weeks) but if you’re on a rush deadline, you can book a date with a minimal extra cost of $30. Please note all amounts are in USD.
If you’re on a budget and can’t afford the above cost, feel free to still send me a email and we can work things out. Like I said, I’m flexible in terms of working as a creative enthusiast and would love to help out an author!
⇾ Payments
✔ currently, transactions are being accepted only through Paypal.
✔ refund can be requested only if the delivery is running seventy-two hours late.
✔ you can choose to pay the entire amount before service commences or pay half the amount beforehand and the rest when half the feedback is sent—following which the complete feedback will be immediately sent.
IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD NOT DO WITH YOUR FEEDBACK?
You will never publish my feedback or use it as a justification for any changes made to your manuscript. For example, if I suggest you to change a few characters’ dialogue to make them sound more distinctive, you cannot use me as an excuse to justify your action if someone ever questions why your characters sound so awesomely different and real. Hehe.
SAMPLES
ALRIGHT, I’M SOLD! I WANT YOU AS MY BETA READER!
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
That’s great! Just fill out this form and wait for my reply with the quotes and confirmation. If you wish to discuss the rates or any other specifics, you can email me first. But please make sure to add ‘Beta Reading’ in the subject of your e-mail so it doesn’t go unnoticed. Looking forward to working with you!
Have a query? You can fill out the details below and I’ll get back to you asap!
TESTIMONIALS
RAMLA ZAREEN
Fanna did a great job in beta reading my light-hearted contemporary romantic novella. Her feedback was honest, thorough and covered all such aspects as storyline, story flow, characterisation, writing style, POV, dialogues, pacing and so on. I’m sure her comments will help me a lot in improving my novella. Thank you, Fanna!
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A ROMANCE NOVELLA]
ELLIOTT VANDRUFF
Fanna worked on my manuscript and her feedback was very helpful. She let me know what she, as a reader, was thinking, and then gave me specific feedback on what I could alter to make the text more readable. What I really appreciated most was her specific suggestions for making the manuscript better. Instead of just saying, “you should change this,” she suggests what you could change it to, and why.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA FANTASY]
MAHTAB ROHAN
I used Fanna’s beta reading service (the general feedback category) for my OwnVoices YA manuscript (“Your Heart After Dark”). She provided pointed feedback for my concerns about story pacing, possible plot holes, and overall readability. She was easy to communicate with and delivered on her promise. Thanks for the quick turnaround and accepting the project on such short notice!
[ON AN OWNVOICES (SOUTH-ASIAN) YA PARANORMAL ROMANCE]
DANIEL ROBLEDO
Fanna offers extraordinary service considering her price. For my short story, she gave me one and a half pages of constructive and valuable feedback. Well worth it for any decent writer with a tight budget.
[A LITERARY SHORT STORY]
LEILA MADANI
Fanna’s input is informative and helpful, especially working with someone as eccentric as I am. I appreciate the added suggestions to areas in need of improvement. I find this to be one of the most invaluable aspects of her feedback, since it is not always common with beta readers. She gives detailed yet focused feedback on character development, pacing, plot, consistency, dialogue, and clarity. I also highly appreciate her attentiveness to genre-specific cliches or overused tropes.
[YA SUPERHERO SCIENCE FICTION]
DAMARIS PICAZO
The amount of work that Fanna does for her price is astounding. Her feedback addressed the problems I suspected with my manuscript, and she even mentioned what she believes the market would think of it (she mentioned she has friends who work in the publishing industry so understands it well.) I recommend her to anyone looking for a beta reader. If you have a deadline for your feedback, do mention it. It did take a bit longer than she originally guessed for my ms–but as I said–she does a lot of work!
[AN ADULT HISTORICAL FANTASY]
IVY
Fanna reviewed the first two chapters of my book. Her feedback is detailed and to the point. A good beta can guide writers in the right direction in terms of revision. You should definitely try her out.
[AN UPMARKET THRILLER]
SAM FORD
Fanna is easy and fun to work with, offering a critical eye and much needed perspective. She is exceptionally skilled and well worth the price. I will definitely work with her again.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA FANTASY]
KD JONES
Fanna’s feedback was both helpful and insightful. She complimented the areas that were interesting and cohesive while also pointing out aspects of the story that could use improvement.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA FANTASY]
SOPHIE POSEY
I had the pleasure of working with Fanna on one of my short stories. She provided a full page of detailed feedback with constructive criticism and specific ways to improve certain issues, and a list of what worked well in the story. Her price is really affordable and her feedback is useful and detailed. I will definitely work with her again. My only quibble is the feedback took longer to come back than originally agreed on, but otherwise, my experience with Fanna was great. Hire her!
[A PARANORMAL SCI-FI SHORT STORY]
CK DRAKER
I had Fanna read the first two chapters of my book to see if I was off to a good start. Found her comments very helpful. She pointed out some problems with my flow and gave me good suggestions on how to fix it
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A SCI-FI FANTASY]
JULIE STONELAKE
Fanna responded to my request for feedback very quickly with detailed, thoughtful and precise comments relating to pacing, narrative viewpoint and genre conventions. Highly recommended.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A MURDER MYSTERY]
BECCA LEIGH
I was so impressed with Fanna’s work as a beta reader. She really helped me out when I was looking for a readers impression of my first rough draft just to see if I should keep on the story I was writing. I sent her the first 7 Chapters (18,000 words) and she got back to me within 4 days with a full two page review. She gave me great insight into what the reader is thinking during the story, what parts work well, and where things need to be corrected or can be improved upon. I can tell she really works hard to give you thorough and thoughtful feedback that is instrumental in assisting a writer complete an enjoyable book.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A ROMANTIC SHORT STORY]
SCOTT
Fanna, thank you for beta reading the first 2k words of my manuscript. Your comments were incredibly useful, showed that you properly thought about the writing, and I appreciate the honest feedback.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A WAR FANATSY]
LAUREN ALYSSA
Hi Fanna! You helped me out immensely in navigating the beginning of my story. Thank you for pointing out the strengths and weaknesses, as well as suggesting opportunities and ways to improve my writing. Your feedback has given me confidence to plunge into the editing phase, so thank you again!
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A HISTORICAL ROMANCE]
VERN RUD
Fanna was a beta reader for my epic fantasy MS. First, I have yet to have a beta give me such detailed and comprehensive reviews. She was very responsive in her communication, and her feedback was clearly thought out. For my MS, she gave me very constructive and valuable feedback for each chapter.
Obviously well versed in fantasy, she helped me immensely in navigating and avoiding some of the common pitfalls inherent to the genre as well as pointing out the strengths and weaknesses for each chapter.
I especially enjoyed the little personal touches that she included such as her feelings (and POV) as a reader, discussion of tropes, and explaining potential problem areas. (Too wordy, too slow in development, character development ideas, etc.)
I would find myself as excited as a kid in a candy shop for her reviews. She clearly put a lot of time and work into providing helpful feedback and I would definitely recommend her services.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A HISTORICAL FANTASY]
CLIVE
Fanna reviewed the first three chapters (9.5k words) of my contemporary novel set in Singapore, with themes of betrayal, identity and friendship. She was amazingly fast, and provided sensitive insight, addressing (without prompting) concerns I had about a couple of aspects of the narrative.
Simultaneously polite and direct, Fanna is an excellent reader. I may not be implementing every suggestion she made exactly as she proposed, but every point she made was valid, and will be addressed – both in the first three chapters and throughout the novel.
In addition, she highlighted what worked well – and why, which is just as valuable. As with all advice, I will be unpicking her comments over the next few days, for practical application, but everything she wrote feels sincere and rings true, which is rare indeed.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR OPENING CHAPTERS]
SANAH
I am extremely pleased with the feedback that I received from Fanna for my fantasy WIP. I highly recommend any writers to utilize her beta reading services. She was incredibly thorough and pinpointed exact parts and elements of my manuscript which she thought could use changes. I am very glad I sent her my work; her thoughts and insight have been invaluable.
While she looked at my story overall to make sure that what I was writing was flowing well, she also looked at each chapter individually and gave me recommendations based on enjoyment, writing style, characters, etc.
Something else which was very helpful: she pointed out specific instances where I forgot to italicize certain words, or where I forgot to remove others. More than just correcting typos and spelling errors, she payed attention to my word choice, which is a testament to how closely she regarded the manuscript.
She is very kind in giving helpful suggestions, and makes sure that what she is recommending is in line with the writer’s view, which I really appreciated. The feedback was extensive and thorough, and I would certainly use her beta reading services again in the future, it would be a pleasure to have her read my entire manuscript.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A SOUTH ASIAN FANTASY]
AIRIC
Fanna beta read the first 5K words of my manuscript, and the feedback she gave was more than I could have asked for. First- she delivered her suggestions kindly, and as a person who can sometimes be sensitive to criticism, this meant a lot to me.
She also went in depth into what worked, what didn’t, and why, as well as how readers might react to the way certain scenes play out. This was especially helpful, as many of her suggestions were on parts of my manuscript that I had completely overlooked. I highly recommended her as a beta reader and I would definitely hire her for my later work.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR THE FIRST CHAPTER]
CARLY
Fanna is a great beta reader! She clearly understands the importance of story structure and character development. Every one of her critiques are useful. She was even able to pinpoint aspects that I’d hovered over and knew it didn’t /feel/ right, and she was able to put into words what was lacking. She worked quickly and was very pleasant in all our correspondence. Will be recommending to all my writer friends!
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE]
MATT
Fanna reviewed my novel and provided excellent feedback over my plot, setting, characters, and structure. Her insight into what my target audience may be thinking or like helped me a lot during the final revision, and allowed me to sprinkle in details that strengthened the scenes. All of her input was valid and made sense, and I would recommend her if you are looking for a quality and affordable beta reader. I plan on utilizing her services again with my second book.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR AN EPIC FANTASY]
CAROLYN
Fanna did an excellent job in beta reading my author’s historical romance manuscript. She was fantastic, so easy to deal with and I have to say perfectly complied to the tight deadline provided. Fanna was honest in her feedback and her suggestions and changes were greatly appreciated. I will definitely be using Fanna for all future work, for an author, agent or a publicist working on a tight budget, Fanna is definitely worth your time.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A HISTORICAL ROMANCE]
AIRIC
I requested Fanna to provide chapter by chapter feedback for my portal fantasy after being impressed with the the feedback she gave me on the first 5K words of the manuscript, and she did not disappoint. Again, she was thorough, and her suggestions were kind in delivery.
What exceeded my expectations was how well she was able to pinpoint all of the small details in the story (bits of humour, connecting details, tropes, etc.), could tell exactly what I was trying to achieve with each one, and told me whether or not those attempts landed. She is clearly well versed in not only literature, but also other readers’ expectations. Fanna is truly a brilliant beta reader and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A PORTAL FANTASY]
NICOLE
I felt thrilled with Fanna’s feedback! She pointed out a lot of positives while offering very helpful suggestions that I know will help me to improve my manuscript! I’m excited about her insights and ideas to help strengthen “Laviro and the Fate of the Universe.” Fanna was always kind and respectful, and I felt very comfortable with the way she engaged me.
Bad betas are very traumatic and having Fanna’s finesse to point out things that were’t positive felt exhilarating! She had an amazing way with words! ❤️ It’s hard facing any kind of criticism, but Fanna tackled it in a very supportive and enlightening way. I highly recommend! Thanks Fanna, you are awesome!!
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YOUNG ADULT FANTASY]
KELSEY
I requested Fanna to beta read a short story of about 6-7K words, I think. It was a light fantasy historical romance set in Byzantine Anatolia, with shifters and a dash of mythology. To be honest, I was a bit anxious about the story. It’s been a long time since I committed to something not poetry or flash fiction. Furthermore, I hadn’t touched romance in over a decade. And historical settings were basically a new venture for me.
So I really needed proper feedback, especially when I felt something was off about the story, but I wasn’t sure where to expand it. When I hired Fanna as a beta reader, I wanted a clean-slate read. I didn’t want to have her focus on one particular aspect. I just wanted to know how much of the story I conveyed properly and if there were any gaps.
And I was thrilled with the results. In Fanna’s 3-page plot breakdown, she lists specific instances within the narrative with their page numbers as well as lists understood themes. This is extremely helpful if you want to know if the plot was clear and easy to read. Furthermore, she noted any foreshadowing that echoed the plot point early on, which was unexpected but fantastic. Because you never want major plot turning points to feel completely out of the blue – I believe a narrative should always build up that atmosphere or expectation, even if the reader can’t exactly place when or how a shift will occur. She also mentioned gaps or areas that could be fleshed out, and areas that took her out of the narrative. Which is really just what I needed.
tl;dr: Fanna is an extremely thorough and well worth investing in. She is extremely professional in her tone in giving constructive criticism and is easy to work with. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone who wants to seriously improve their craft. I’ll definitely be hiring her again in the near future, not just for short stories, but also novels as well.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A FANTASY HISTORICAL ROMANCE]
SUSAN
As an author who has had books traditionally published and hired beta readers before, I was super impressed with Fanna’s beta report. She was thorough, kind, and what she pointed out in her detailed report was spot-on. I highly recommend her services.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR AN ADULT ROM-COM]
NICHOLAS DURSO
Fanna has the ability to point out the strengths and weaknesses clearly and with kindness. Her easy manner made it easy to accept critiques and she often pointed in the right direction in regards to fixing the mistakes. Her love for reading is clear and she wields that like a fine-toothed comb, reaching to the core of what makes a story worth reading. I would strongly recommend using Fanna for any beta reading services needed. She conveys a genuine desire to help you improve your manuscript, and her personal touches and kind words encourage you to continue to write the stories you need to tell.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A MIDDLE-GRADE FANTASY]
CYRIL
I hired Fanna to beta read my 98k word MS, and she pointed out areas of improvement on my work while also providing its strength. She provided detailed overall feedback, which I truly appreciate—looking forward to working with her again.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A CLI-FI FANTASY]
ANONYMOUS
Fanna’s beta reading service is spectacular! She provides in-depth analysis and commentary on characterisation, plot and character inconsistencies, dialogue flow, and prose. Her service is super detailed, and she has a great perspective on diversity and cultural nuances. Besides providing helpful critique Fanna also does a great job of providing feedback on everything you’ve done right as the writer, which is greatly helpful and appreciated.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA CONTEMPORARY]
GOSIA
This is an excellent beta reading service. Feedback is very constructive and inspiring. I will be definitely returning back for more service.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A HISTORICAL FICTION]
S.M. MORAN
Fanna delivered her work quickly and effectively. I was very impressed with her analysis of my chapter. She gave me valuable feedback on the characters as well as the narrative in ways that I know I will refer back to on revision. I highly recommend her services as a beta reader.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA SCIENCE FANTASY]
VINNIE GREWAL
Fanna provided very helpful and heart-warming feedback for my novel manuscript. Reading her notes for every chapter was such a great learning experience as many of the nice criticisms I received were things I would not have noticed without outside help. She also immerses herself into the work as well, wondering what will happen next, commenting on character personalities, and overall putting great efforts into showing the real reader experience.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A LITERARY FICTION]
PATRICIA D.
Fanna was my beta reader for the YA Fantasy novel I’ve been working on since 2019 (it’s 2022 as I write this). She exhibited great attention to detail, which helped in pointing out the confusing parts and other issues in my WIP. When pointing out the strengths of my novel she provided an explanation for each element, including what she thought of the great characters. In fact, she paid so much attention to the characters that it seemed like she knew them better than I did! This has allowed me to look at my characters with a fresher perspective.
She gave constructive criticism without trying to change the plot or the characters’ backstories. Though I would gladly hear a new angle for the plot, I appreciated how Fanna wanted me to stay on course, offering suggestions on how I could improve the sequence of events to make the plot twists less info-dumpy.
So if you’re looking for a beta-reader/critique that will be supportive, professional, and kind, go for Fanna! She will give comprehensive answers to your questions and offer comments and suggestions for the best of your book.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA FANTASY]
JABRIEL
I am very happy and appreciative of the feedback I received for my Manuscript from Fanna. She completed the feedback in the stated amount of time and delivered chapter-by-chapter comments with constructive feedback and criticism. Her comments were very detailed and thorough and were just what I was looking for. As a writer I needed to know where the story is slow, or flat, and can use a second look. I will use the comments from Fanna to revisit key areas in my manuscript. I would definitely recommend her beta reading services.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A LITERARY FICTION]
LEA NASSER
Fanna spends her time analyzing your book from every angle, all in an effort to help you understand your story better and how you can improve it. She possesses a skill not many people have and I’m lucky to have her read my book.
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA FANTASY]
F.M. ADEN
Fanna has a great eye for critique. She answered several questions that will undoubtedly help me craft a better story and she’s also great at pointing out what works in your novel. So if you like to have a critique sandwich focusing on what works and what doesn’t I’d highly recommend Fanna. She is thoughtful and certainly knows what she’s doing and helps you understand your story better from a reader’s perspective. If your looking for a beta reader who pays attention to detail and cares about your work I’d recommend you book a spot with Fanna!
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA FANTASY ROMANCE]
TYLER
Fanna was an absolute pleasure to work with. I chose to ask specific questions and she gave thoughtful answers that included genuine criticism to enhance my story and make necessary changes. Her critique was helpful but not too harsh either. Her advice is strong. Would work with her again!
[ON FEEDBACK FOR A YA SCIENCE FICTION]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will you be willing to read an incomplete manuscript? or Can I request you to beta read only a few starting chapters?
Sure! I don’t mind providing you with some helpful feedback around the start of your story. I’m also comfortable in beta reading only a bunch of chapters at a time, as and when the writer is drafting/editing it.
Do you provide a discount to repeat buyers? or I would like you to be my long-term beta reader; do I get a discount for ordering again?
No. Discounts are usually seasonal, often random. But if you’re working on a budget and would like to negotiate the cost of this service, feel free to contact me and I’ll be more than happy to considerate!
What format will you accept a manuscript in?
Anything that’s compatible with most reading devices, but I do prefer .doc or .pdf files.
I can’t make a payment through Paypal. Is there another platform you can accept payments through?
If you don’t have a Paypal, I can send you a Paypal invoice through which one can use their credit/debit cards to make a payment. As of now, nothing other than Paypal or this particular option can be explored.
Do you provide free samples?
No. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn’t allow me to do a sample beta read but there are two samples listed on this page that do a great job of giving a writer an idea about what they’re paying for.
Fanna for Books 