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The Lilac People by Milo Todd

The Lilac People

by Milo Todd

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  • Apr 2025, 320 pages
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For readers of All the Light We Cannot See and In Memoriam, a moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis then the Allies while protecting the ones he loves.

In 1932 Berlin, Bertie, a trans man, and his friends spend carefree nights at the Eldorado Club, the epicenter of Berlin's thriving queer community. An employee of the renowned Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld at the Institute of Sexual Science, Bertie works to improve queer rights in Germany and beyond, but everything changes when Hitler rises to power. The institute is raided, the Eldorado is shuttered, and queer people are rounded up. Bertie barely escapes with his girlfriend, Sofie, to a nearby farm. There they take on the identities of an elderly couple and live for more than a decade in isolation.

In the final days of the war, with their freedom in sight, Bertie and Sofie find a young trans man collapsed on their property, still dressed in Holocaust prison clothes. They vow to protect him--not from the Nazis, but from the Allied forces who are arresting queer prisoners while liberating the rest of the country. Ironically, as the Allies' vise grip closes on Bertie and his family, their only salvation becomes fleeing to the United States.

Brimming with hope, resilience, and the enduring power of community, The Lilac People tells an extraordinary story inspired by real events and recovers an occluded moment of trans history.

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  1. Bertie has a fixation about inanimate objects, such as where they came from and where they went. Why do you think this is?
  2. Bertie is often preoccupied with Gert's whereabouts, especially after WWII. In what ways is his preoccupation reasonable? In what ways is it detrimental? Where is the line, if any, between healthy and unhealthy concern about a loved one?
  3. Trans people during the Weimar Republic could carry police-sanctioned cards identifying themselves as trans. In relation to the time, do you feel this was a good thing or a bad thing? Why?
  4. Why do you think Karl was so resistant to masculinity lessons despite identifying as a man?
  5. Does this book reflect today's current political climate? Why or why not?
  6. ...
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BookBrowsers ask Milo Todd, author of The Lilac People
I really appreciate everyone's questions, time, and support! I'll try to check back in early tomorrow for any final questions, but since I'm traveling for a book festival, I may not get to them until early next week (if that's allowable). But if there are no more questions, once again, thank you ...
-Milo_T


Does this book reflect today's current political climate? Why or why not?
It's incredible how closely the book focuses on today's environment of hate. It's unfortunate how ignorant people are of history. We don't learn and history repeats itself.
-Cindy_R


All German citizens were made to pay reparations after WWII (in the form of physical labor and low food rations). Do you believe this was fair? Why or why not?
I am not sure of the question. Were all German citizens living in Germay at the time of the atrocities and were still alive forced to pay? Were the citizens who left Germany and returned after the war forced tp pay? For how many years was this repayment required? Many people supported the Nazis d...
-Janis_Harrington


Dr. Hirschfeld tells Bertie, "Transvestites are the canaries of the world." (p. 190) What do you suppose he meant? Do you agree that this was true then? How about now?
It's a brilliant way to describe it. The most vulnerable are the first under attack, the first to have their rights stripped away. They are the canaries that warn us when we are in jeopardy. It applies as well today as it did then. The government goes after the LGBTQ and minority communities firs...
-Heather_J


In what ways, if any, does this book alter your perceptions of WWII, the Holocaust, and/or America's role in the liberation of Germany? Did anything surprise you?
I knew that homosexuals were targeted, so the targeting of "transvestites" isn't really a surprise. However, the treatment of LGBTQ by the allies after they were liberated is shocking and shameful, and a part of the Holocaust story I certainly don't remember learning in school.
-Heather_J


Do you believe Sofie would have been better off if she'd never met Bertie? Why or why not?
Sofie's life might have been easier without Bertie, but less meaningful. Her suffering is real, but so is her growth. The Lilac People is not about proper relationships or happy endings. It's a story about witnessing other people's truths, even when they hurt. Bertie gives Sofie something no one ...
-Karen_M


About the The Lilac People by Milo Todd Discussion category
I did finish the book several weeks ago, and I apologize for not responding to you more quickly. I had never heard of Dr. Magnus Hirshfield or The. Institute of Sexual Science and that is why I love to read. I had sworn off anymore World War Two books because they are painful to read. However, I ...
-Janis_Harrington


Goss tells Bernie that the problem with Berliners is that “You take nothing seriously. Everything’s a joke.” He goes on to say, “Never laugh in the face of villainy.” (p.71) What’s your opinion of this advice?
The advice carries wisdom, mainly when evil covers itself in absurdity. There's a difference between using humor to endure oppression and using it to avoid confronting it. Satire has power, but silence or mockery in place of resistance can allow cruelty to proceed unchecked. Still, humor can be s...
-Karen_M


Karl says that survival is inherently selfish (p.248). Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Karl's statement that "survival is inherently selfish" in The Lilac People is a powerful, provocative idea. Whether you agree depends on how you interpret both "survival" and "selfish." Agreeing with Karl: Survival as Selfish You possibly will agree with Karl if you see survival as requiring diff...
-Karen_M


Bertie is often preoccupied with Gert's whereabouts, especially after WWII. In what ways is his preoccupation reasonable? In what ways is it detrimental? Where is the line, if any, between healthy and unhealthy concern about a loved one?
Bertie's concern with Gert's whereabouts in The Lilac People is a response shaped by trauma, loyalty, and unresolved guilt. Depending on how the reader views it, his preoccupation can be reasonable or potentially detrimental. A few logical traits of Bertie's preoccupation could be: Survivor's Gui...
-Karen_M


When Karl shares his story in Chapter 9, no white space is used. Contrarily, when Hitler becomes chancellor, plenty of white space is used (pp 164-179). What do you think these narrative approaches are meant to express?
The author uses the shape of the text to help the reader feel what the characters are feeling. When Karl tells his story, it's written in one long block without breaks. This style feels heavy, intense, and hard to read. Karl describes something painful and traumatic about surviving Dachau. His st...
-Karen_M


Throughout the novel, Bertie demonstrates a fixation with inanimate objects, such as where they came from and where they went. Why do you think this is?
Bertie's fixation with inanimate objects is a coping mechanism and reflects his emotional state. It was shaped by the trauma he experienced from war, loss, and survival. Fixating on objects gives him a sense of control. They don't die or disappear without a reason. Their origins have meaning. The...
-Karen_M


In what ways do you feel community is expressed in this book? Which expressions are positive and which are negative?
On the positive side, Bertie, Sofie, and Karl form an improvised family after Karl is rescued from the vegetable garden. Their bond is created from shared survival and trauma, but also in care and commitment. There is a community arising from shared suffering and mutual support. The three become ...
-Karen_M


What do you think "Das Lila Lied" ("The Lilac Song") means to Bertie, Sofie, Karl, and Gert? What do you think it represents in the story itself?
It's a symbol of identity, defiance, and hope. Written in 1920s Germany as a gay liberation anthem, it takes on significance for the main characters in the novel. For Bertie, "Das Lila Lied" reminds him of what it means to live authentically. He recognizes the song's message of resistance and dig...
-Karen_M


Overall, what did you think of The Lilac People? (no spoilers, please!)
I was also totally surprised when I found out how transgender people were treated during Hitler's reign. So much has been written about the Jews but had I never heard about this segment of the population.
-Mary_F


Bertie, Karl, and Sofie all show their grief and survivor's guilt in different ways. What are these ways and why do you think they differ from one another?
Bertie sees himself as a caretaker, especially for Sofie. He stays strong outwardly while questioning if he could have done more. He feels persistent guilt, showing his need to fix things and protect others, particularly Karl. Bertie's role makes him feel responsible for everyone. His guilt stems...
-Karen_M


Trans people during the Weimar Republic could carry police-sanctioned cards identifying themselves as trans. In relation to the time, do you feel this was a good thing or a bad thing? Why?
I totally agree in that it was a violation of privacy even if it was initially designed for protection.
-Lisa_G


Do you feel Sofie and Bertie are bad people for going into hiding instead of actively fighting against fascism? Why or why not?
Bertie and Sofie literally ran for their lives. Bertie had already narrowly escaped the siege at the Institute. Had he not escaped out the window, he most certainly would have been gravely injured, if not killed. Had they not escaped to Ulm when they did, they would have been forcibly transported...
-Janie-Hickok-Siess


Do you feel Bertie was in unrequited love with Gert? Why or why not?
No, I got the impression that Gert was Bertie's very best friend, not that Bertie was in love with him. They may have had a bit of a romantic relationship in the beginning, but it didn't last. They moved past that and developed a deep mutual respect and genuine friendship, and Bertie missed his b...
-Janie-Hickok-Siess


Why do you think Karl was so resistant to masculinity lessons despite identifying as a man?
I got the sense that Karl found it extremely difficult & exhausting to have to work at presenting himself to the world in a way that didn't feel natural to him. I also felt that he resented it – as did Bertie – which was understandable. There was also a sense of defeat emanating from Karl because...
-Janie-Hickok-Siess


Do you interpret the ending as happy, sad, bittersweet, foreboding, hopeful, or something else? Why?
The ending was brilliant. The author did a great job of making it bittersweet, injecting some drama for effect and to make it interesting & surprising, while illustrating the point that not all stories end happily, particularly when set during and immediately following World War II. As someone el...
-Janie-Hickok-Siess


Is there a quote or scene in The Lilac People that stood out for you? Why do you suppose it resonated?
"When people hurt bad enough, they'll grab any idea to make their own lives better, no matter how illogical. . . . They're pandering to the people who were already hateful and looking for reason and protection to be so." It's a perfect description of what has been happening in the U.S. since 2015...
-Janie-Hickok-Siess


What are you reading this week? (5/15/2025)
I'm enjoying Scott Turow's 2025 book Presumed Guilty. I think he writes lawyer procedurals that balance lawyerly knowledge with plot. Just finished The Lilac People by Milo Todd. A great read that took me on an emotional journey.
-Robin_G

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"Stirring...In Todd's hands, this vital chapter of LGBTQ+ history comes to life, as the characters find a means to survive through found family. This timely historical drama hits hard." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Todd's detailed narrative conveys the terrors and uncertainties of life during wartime: the inability to trust even close neighbors or loved ones' true identity; the fear of attack; the wrenching horror of trying to make sense of who lived and died. The ambitions and joys of Berlin's queer community are equally well drawn...Todd vividly illustrates the power of love and community in the face of oppression." —Kirkus Reviews

"A well-written, engrossing story full of suspense; a good addition to literature on the history of LGBTQIA+ Germans during World War II." —Library Journal

"In The Lilac People, Milo Todd brings to life the hope, joy, and complexities of trans identity and community in Weimar Berlin and beyond. At once a celebration of what becomes possible when humans truly accept one another and a stark reminder of the precipice between personal freedom and catastrophe, the story of Bertie Durchdenwald's fight for autonomy, dignity, and love cuts through history to underline what's at stake in our present moment." —Jason Lutes, creator of Berlin

"Exhaustively researched, gorgeously crafted and presciently timed" —LA Times

"This beautiful, necessary story, full of enthralling action and sharp moral questions...announces an important new voice in American fiction." —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"The Lilac People is wholly unique and original. The novel offers a fresh and timely perspective, illuminating the inclusion of a much-needed historical trans narrative, one that celebrates the soul-sustaining life force of community." —The Boston Globe 

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Cheliee

The story is very interesting, and good.
The Lilac People presents a deeply powerful and emotional narrative about the struggle of the queer—particularly trans—community in the face of extreme oppression during the Nazi era. Set in Berlin in 1932, the story captures both the brief moments of joy and freedom experienced by the queer community at the Eldorado Club and the dark contrast that follows as fascism begins to take hold.

Bertie, a trans man, is the central figure who not only advocates for his community through his work at the Institute of Sexual Science but also becomes a symbol of resilience. The tragedy that unfolds as Hitler rises to power—the raid on the institute, the shutdown of queer safe spaces, and the brutal arrests—marks a heartbreaking yet historically grounded turning point.

The tension escalates as Bertie and Sofie are forced to live in disguise and isolation for over a decade. Their discovery of a young trans man who survived the Holocaust adds emotional weight to the narrative, especially as they must now protect him—not from the Nazis—but from Allied forces, who continued to persecute queer individuals even as they liberated the country.
Overall, the story is a tribute to a rarely told history. The Lilac People shows that even in the darkest times, hope, love, and community solidarity endure. It is a powerful reminder that queer history is filled with courage, loss, and the strength to survive.

Emmie Mere

A truly special book
This was a special book and I’m grateful to have read it. It is a beautifully written novel that honors the trans community and memorializes those who were persecuted during WWII.

I feel ashamed at not knowing this part of history. We all know the six million Jews that were killed in the Holocaust, and that another six million people also were killed. Selfishly, I’ve always focused on the Jews and have never been taught about or taken the time to learn about the others. Due to my own ignorance, I was horrified to learn how Americans and Allies forced Germans into reparation camps, and worse still how LGBTQ people survived the war only to be put back into captivity.

I couldn’t help but make comparisons to today’s climate as marginalized communities are under attack and their rights being threatened. It’s so disheartening so many decades later to see such similarities, and serves as a reminder of how we must all keep fighting any attacks on freedoms.

TY BookBrowse for the gifted copy. I’m thankful to have been given the opportunity to read this beautiful book, and help give this community the respect they deserve.

Cindy_R

THE LILAC PEOPLE
THE LILAC PEOPLE (Counterpoint) by Milo Todd is a duel timelines story. It begins in 1932, preWWII Berlin when the gay and transgender communities are open and they don't have to fear repercussions from the government.

Bertie is a trans man and once Hitler gains power, he and his girlfriend, Sophie must relinquish the freedoms of the gay community to survive first the Nazis and then the Allies.

THE LILAC PEOPLE is complex with a suspenseful and dramatic narrative that exhumes buried history which could leave us mourning for our current fragile democracy which is under seize. If we don't learn from history's tragic lessons we may once again repeat it.

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Milo Todd

Milo Todd is a Massachusetts Cultural Council grantee and a Lambda Literary Fellow. His work has appeared in Slice Magazine and elsewhere. He is co–editor in chief of Foglifter and teaches creative writing to queer and trans adults.

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	            f.edition_publish_dt AS "hardcover_publish_dt", f.edition_jacket_image as "hardcover_jacket_image",
				g.edition_publish_dt AS "paperback_publish_dt", g.edition_jacket_image as "paperback_jacket_image"
	
		FROM 		competitions x
		INNER JOIN	books a on a.book_number = x.book_number
		INNER JOIN	book_author_mapping c on c.book_number = x.book_number
		INNER JOIN	authors b on c.author_number = b.author_number
		LEFT JOIN	editions f on a.book_number = f.book_number and f.edition_paperback_flag = 0
		LEFT JOIN	editions g on a.book_number = g.book_number and g.edition_paperback_flag = 1

		WHERE		x.competition_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

get_previous_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=0, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_previous_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
SELECT 	a.arc_number,a.arc_client_url,a.arc_active_dt, a.arc_off_ad_dt,
		b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publisher, 
		b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_number_of_pages, b.ezine_preview_bb_comments, b.ezine_preview_isbn13,
		c.ezine_preview_category_name AS "ezine_preview_category",
		(select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) as "reviews",
		(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
				 ELSE 0
				 END)
 			from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating,
 			(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,1))) AS numeric(12,1)))from arc_allocator where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS "decrating"

FROM arcs a
INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
INNER JOIN ezine_preview_categories c ON b.ezine_preview_category_number = c.ezine_preview_category_number

WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
AND arc_obc_flag = 0
AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
AND getdate() < arc_off_ad_dt

ORDER BY a.arc_on_ad_dt DESC
get_future_obc (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_active_obc.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text, arc_on_ad_dt,
				b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_publisher, ezine_preview_publish_dt, ezine_preview_number_of_pages, ezine_preview_isbn, ezine_preview_short_summary,
	            b.ezine_preview_bb_author_link, ezine_preview_bb_link
	
	FROM 		arcs a
	INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
	
	WHERE 		arc_obc_flag = 1

	AND 		getdate() < arc_on_ad_dt
	
		ORDER BY  	NEWID()
get_active_obc (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=35ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_active_obc.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
				b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_publisher, ezine_preview_publish_dt, ezine_preview_number_of_pages,  ezine_preview_isbn, ezine_preview_short_summary,
	            b.ezine_preview_bb_author_link, ezine_preview_bb_link,
	            c.book_reading_guide
	
	FROM 		arcs a
	INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
	LEFT JOIN  	books c on c.book_number = b.ezine_preview_bb_link
	
	WHERE 		a.arc_obc_flag = 1
	AND			a.arc_active_flag = 0
	AND 		arc_closed_flag = 1
	AND 		getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
	AND 		getdate() < arc_off_ad_dt
	ORDER BY  	NEWID()
get_recent_obc (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=83ms, Records=4) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_active_obc.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
				b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_publisher, ezine_preview_publish_dt, ezine_preview_number_of_pages,  ezine_preview_isbn, ezine_preview_short_summary,
	            b.ezine_preview_bb_author_link, ezine_preview_bb_link,
	            c.book_reading_guide
	
	FROM 		arcs a
	INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
	LEFT JOIN  	books c on c.book_number = b.ezine_preview_bb_link
	
	WHERE a.arc_number IN (select top 4 arc_number
							from		arcs
							WHERE 		arc_obc_flag = 1
							AND			arc_active_flag = 0
							AND 		arc_closed_flag = 1
							AND 		getdate() > arc_off_ad_dt
							ORDER BY	arc_on_ad_dt DESC)
	ORDER BY  	NEWID()
get_preview_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=19ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_by_id.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
select 			a.ezine_preview_number,
				a.ezine_number, 
				a.ezine_preview_category_number, 
				a.ezine_preview_title, 
				a.ezine_preview_subtitle, 
				a.ezine_preview_author, 
				a.ezine_preview_publisher,
				a.ezine_preview_publish_dt,
				a.ezine_preview_number_of_pages, 
				a.ezine_preview_jacket_image,
				a.ezine_preview_reviews,
				a.ezine_preview_short_summary,
				a.ezine_preview_jacket_desc,
				a.ezine_preview_reading_guide,
				a.ezine_preview_bb_comments, 
				a.ezine_preview_isbn,
				a.ezine_preview_isbn13,
				a.ezine_preview_rating,
				a.ezine_preview_bb_link,
                a.ezine_preview_bb_author_link,
                a.ezine_preview_firsts_flag,
                a.ezine_preview_reading_level,
                a.ezine_preview_paperback_flag,
				b.*,
                c.ezine_dt, c.ezine_description
,(select publisher_holding_company from publishers where ezine_preview_publisher like publisher_imprint AND publisher_holding_company LIKE 'Harper%') AS "publisher_holding_company"		
 				
from ezine_previews a 
inner join ezine_preview_categories b ON b.ezine_preview_category_number = a.ezine_preview_category_number
left join ezines c ON c.ezine_number = a.ezine_number

where ezine_preview_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776

get_preview_awards_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=10ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_awards_by_id.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
select a.book_award_number, a.book_award_name, a.book_award_image, c.book_award_dt
    from book_awards a 
    inner join book_awards_category b on b.book_award_number = a.book_award_number
    inner join book_awards_mapping c on c.book_awards_category_number = b.book_awards_category_number
    where ezine_preview_number =  ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776

get_briefs_reader_rating (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=181ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_briefs_reader_rating.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
SELECT	(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) >= 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
			ELSE 0
			END) AS "avrating",
            count(rating) as "ratcount"
            
	FROM (
		SELECT reader_review_rating AS rating
		FROM reader_reviews
		WHERE ezine_preview_number = ?
		
		AND reader_review_rating > 0
		
		UNION ALL
		
		SELECT reading_list_book_rating AS rating
		FROM reading_lists
		WHERE book_number LIKE 'p%'
		AND TRY_CAST(SUBSTRING(book_number, 2, LEN(book_number)) AS INT) = ?
		AND reading_list_book_rating > 0
		AND TRY_CAST(SUBSTRING(book_number, 2, LEN(book_number)) AS INT) IS NOT NULL
	) combined_ratings
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776

get_reader_reviews_by_preview_number (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=44ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_reader_reviews_by_preview_number.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
SELECT 		a.reader_review_number, a.book_number, a.ezine_preview_number, a.reader_review_approved_flag, a.reader_review_dt,
				COALESCE(NULLIF(LTRIM(RTRIM(m.discourse_username)), ''), NULLIF(LTRIM(RTRIM(a.reader_review_reviewer_name)), '')) AS reader_review_reviewer_name,
				a.reader_review_reviewer_email_address, a.reader_review_reviewer_from_locale, a.reader_review_recommended, a.reader_review_rating, a.reader_review_title, a.reader_review_description, ISNULL(a.like_count, 0) AS like_count,
    			b.ezine_preview_title,
    			ISNULL(e.edit_count, 0) AS edit_count,
    			e.last_edit_dt,
    			a.member_number AS review_member_number
    FROM 		reader_reviews a
    INNER JOIN	ezine_previews b ON a.ezine_preview_number = b.ezine_preview_number
    LEFT OUTER JOIN (
    	SELECT reader_review_number, COUNT(*) AS edit_count, MAX(edited_dt) AS last_edit_dt
    	FROM   reader_review_edits
    	GROUP BY reader_review_number
    ) e ON e.reader_review_number = a.reader_review_number
    LEFT OUTER JOIN members m ON m.member_number = a.member_number
	WHERE 		a.ezine_preview_number = ?
    AND			a.book_number = 0
    AND 		a.reader_review_approved_flag = 1
    

	ORDER BY a.reader_review_rating DESC, a.reader_review_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776

get_arc_idfk (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=19ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_number = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 21776

get_arc_idfk_legacy (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=33ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:28:01.001
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_number = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1 AND a.discourse_flag = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 21776

obc_discussions (Datasource=booktalk_new, Time=200ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT 		t.name,
                m.title, m.body,
                u.username, t.id,
				(SELECT COUNT(*) from booktalk_messages where threadidfk = t.id) AS	"responses"
                
    FROM 		booktalk_forums f
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_threads t on t.forumidfk = f.id
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_messages m on m.posted = t.lastpostcreated
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_users u on u.id = m.useridfk
    
    WHERE 	f.id = ?
    AND 	f.active = 1
	AND		t.active = 1
    
    ORDER BY t.name, t.messages DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) =

searchResults (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=83ms, Records=24) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title
					FROM DiscourseSearchResults
					
        WHERE 		book_number = ? 
                    AND topic_id IS NOT NULL
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = p21776

ya_check (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_books_by_briefs_category.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select ezine_preview_reading_level 
from ezine_previews 
where ezine_preview_number = ?
and ezine_preview_reading_level = 2
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776

get_books_by_brief (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=20) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_books_by_briefs_category.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select 			top 20
				a.ezine_preview_reading_level,
				b.category_name,
				c.category_number, 
				d.book_number, d.book_title,
				f.author_number, f.author_first_name, author_middle_initial, author_last_name
				
from 			ezine_previews a 
inner join		categories b on b.ezine_preview_category_number = a.ezine_preview_category_number
inner join		category_book_mapping c on c.category_number = b.category_number
inner join		books d on d.book_number = c.book_number
inner join		book_author_mapping e on e.book_number = d.book_number
inner join		authors f on f.author_number = e.author_number

where			a.ezine_preview_number = ? 

order by 		d.book_number DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776

get_author_bookcount (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=13ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_author_bookcount.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select		b.book_title as "title", 1 as "bb_flag", b.book_number as "number"
        from		book_author_mapping a
		inner join	books b on b.book_number = a.book_number
        where		a.author_number = ?
union
    	select		c.ezine_preview_title as "title", 0 as "bb_flag", c.ezine_preview_number as "number"
        from		ezine_previews c
        where		c.ezine_preview_bb_author_link = ?
        and			c.ezine_preview_bb_link = 0
		and 1=0
order by title DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

get_obc_number (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_obc_number.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select a.arc_forumidfk
    from arcs a
    
    	where a.ezine_preview_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_numeric) = 21776.0

existingResults (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=68ms, Records=24) in /root/website/actions/udfs.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT id, last_updated
        FROM DiscourseSearchResults
        WHERE book_number = ?
        ORDER BY last_updated DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = p21776

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=33ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone3
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=39ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone3

get_member_account_types (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=18ms, Records=2) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_account_types.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select member_account_type_number, member_account_type_name, member_account_type_charge, member_account_type_charge_frequency, member_account_type_postscript, member_account_type_months, member_account_type_stripe_lookup_key
from member_account_types
where member_account_type_number = (select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 12
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
or member_account_type_number =		(select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 3
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
order by member_account_type_sort_order ASC
get_member_account_types (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=2) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_account_types.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select member_account_type_number, member_account_type_name, member_account_type_charge, member_account_type_charge_frequency, member_account_type_postscript, member_account_type_months, member_account_type_stripe_lookup_key
from member_account_types
where member_account_type_number = (select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 12
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
or member_account_type_number =		(select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 3
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
order by member_account_type_sort_order ASC
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=19ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone11
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone11

get_member_account_types (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=12ms, Records=2) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_account_types.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select member_account_type_number, member_account_type_name, member_account_type_charge, member_account_type_charge_frequency, member_account_type_postscript, member_account_type_months, member_account_type_stripe_lookup_key
from member_account_types
where member_account_type_number = (select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 12
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
or member_account_type_number =		(select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 3
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
order by member_account_type_sort_order ASC
get_liked_by_brief_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=14ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_liked_by_brief_id.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT
		ep.ezine_preview_title AS book_title,
		'p' + CAST(ep.ezine_preview_number AS VARCHAR) AS book_number,
		b.book_title AS "referenced_book_title",
		CAST(b.book_number AS VARCHAR) AS "liked_book_number",
		b.book_short_summary AS "liked_short_summary",
		CASE
			WHEN datalength(e.author_middle_initial) > 0
			THEN e.author_first_name + ' ' + e.author_middle_initial + '. ' + e.author_last_name
			ELSE e.author_first_name + ' ' + e.author_last_name
		END AS "author_name",
		(select top 1 edition_publish_dt from editions where editions.book_number = b.book_number order by edition_publish_dt DESC) AS 'sortdate',
		(select count(*) from book_author_mapping m where m.author_number = d.author_number)
		+ (select count(*) from ezine_previews where ezine_preview_bb_author_link = d.author_number and ezine_preview_bb_link =0) AS 'liked_author_bookcount',
		0 AS 'is_brief'

	FROM 		liked a
	INNER JOIN	ezine_previews ep ON ep.ezine_preview_number = ?
		AND a.book_number = ep.ezine_preview_number
	INNER JOIN	books b ON b.book_number = a.liked_book_number
	INNER JOIN	book_author_mapping d ON d.book_number = b.book_number
	INNER JOIN	authors e ON e.author_number = d.author_number

	UNION

	
	SELECT
		ep.ezine_preview_title AS book_title,
		'p' + CAST(ep.ezine_preview_number AS VARCHAR) AS book_number,
		b.book_title AS "referenced_book_title",
		CAST(b.book_number AS VARCHAR) AS "liked_book_number",
		b.book_short_summary AS "liked_short_summary",
		CASE
			WHEN datalength(auth.author_middle_initial) > 0
			THEN auth.author_first_name + ' ' + auth.author_middle_initial + '. ' + auth.author_last_name
			ELSE auth.author_first_name + ' ' + auth.author_last_name
		END AS "author_name",
		(select top 1 edition_publish_dt from editions where editions.book_number = b.book_number order by edition_publish_dt DESC) AS 'sortdate',
		0 AS 'liked_author_bookcount',
		0 AS 'is_brief'

	FROM 		readalikes_cache rc
	INNER JOIN	ezine_previews ep ON ep.ezine_preview_number = ?
		AND rc.source_book_number = 'p' + CAST(ep.ezine_preview_number AS VARCHAR)
	INNER JOIN	books b ON b.book_number = rc.recommended_book_number
	INNER JOIN	book_author_mapping bam ON bam.book_number = b.book_number
	INNER JOIN	authors auth ON auth.author_number = bam.author_number

	ORDER BY 	sortdate desc, referenced_book_title
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 21776

get_member_account_types (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=8ms, Records=2) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_member_account_types.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select member_account_type_number, member_account_type_name, member_account_type_charge, member_account_type_charge_frequency, member_account_type_postscript, member_account_type_months, member_account_type_stripe_lookup_key
from member_account_types
where member_account_type_number = (select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 12
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
or member_account_type_number =		(select top 1 member_account_type_number
									from member_account_types
									where member_account_type_months = 3
									and member_account_type_public = 1
									order by member_account_type_charge ASC)
									
order by member_account_type_sort_order ASC
get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=45ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT 	top 10 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
		b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
		(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
				 ELSE 0
				 END)
 			from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

FROM arcs a
INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
AND arc_obc_flag = 0
AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1
and getdate() <= dateadd(day,1,a.arc_off_ad_dt)

ORDER BY NEWID()
get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT 	top 3 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
			b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
			(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
					(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
					 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
					 ELSE 0
					 END)
				from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

	FROM arcs a
	INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

	WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
	AND arc_obc_flag = 0
	AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
	AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1

	ORDER BY a.arc_off_ad_dt DESC
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=42ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=3ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=19ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_quotes (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=23ms, Records=1) in /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_book_giveaway.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
select top 1 ezine_number, ezine_quote, ezine_quote_title
	    from ezines
	    where len(ezine_quote_title) > 1
	    order by newid()
get_free_newsletters (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=0ms, Records=4, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_newsletters.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT 	*
    FROM 	free_newsletters
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
		 	AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #4(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=35ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        		AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=38ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:28:02.002
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 594


Scope Variables

CGI Variables:
AUTH_PASSWORD=
AUTH_TYPE=
AUTH_USER=
CERT_COOKIE=
CERT_FLAGS=
CERT_ISSUER=
CERT_KEYSIZE=
CERT_SECRETKEYSIZE=
CERT_SERIALNUMBER=
CERT_SERVER_ISSUER=
CERT_SERVER_SUBJECT=
CERT_SUBJECT=
CF_TEMPLATE_PATH=/root/website/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm
CONTENT_LENGTH=
CONTENT_TYPE=
CONTEXT_PATH=
GATEWAY_INTERFACE=
HTTPS=
HTTPS_KEYSIZE=
HTTPS_SECRETKEYSIZE=
HTTPS_SERVER_ISSUER=
HTTPS_SERVER_SUBJECT=
HTTP_ACCEPT=*/*
HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING=gzip, br, zstd, deflate
HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE=
HTTP_CONNECTION=upgrade
HTTP_COOKIE=CFCLIENT_BOOKBROWSE=order%3Dp%23member%5Fnumber%3D0%23member%5Factive%5Fflag%3D0%23member%5Flogged%5Fin%5Fflag%3D0%23library%5Fuser%5Fflag%3D0%23view%3Dbooks%23; CFGLOBALS=urltoken%3DCFID%23%3D4074641%26CFTOKEN%23%3D5d1a29fcf96a7567%2DFF5BC786%2DCDA3%2DE8D1%2DB46CBDA4DA558DEA%23lastvisit%3D%7Bts%20%272026%2D05%2D31%2021%3A28%3A01%27%7D%23hitcount%3D69%23timecreated%3D%7Bts%20%272026%2D05%2D31%2021%3A27%3A47%27%7D%23cftoken%3D5d1a29fcf96a7567%2DFF5BC786%2DCDA3%2DE8D1%2DB46CBDA4DA558DEA%23cfid%3D4074641%23; CFTOKEN=5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA; FREEACCESSCOUNT=0; CFID=4074641
HTTP_HOST=dev.bookbrowse.com
HTTP_REFERER=
HTTP_URL=
HTTP_USER_AGENT=Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)
LOCAL_ADDR=127.0.0.1
PATH_INFO=/ezine_preview_number/21776/the-lilac-people
PATH_TRANSLATED=/root/website/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm
QUERY_STRING=
REMOTE_ADDR=127.0.0.1
REMOTE_HOST=127.0.0.1
REMOTE_USER=
REQUEST_METHOD=GET
SCRIPT_NAME=/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm
SERVER_NAME=dev.bookbrowse.com
SERVER_PORT=8500
SERVER_PORT_SECURE=0
SERVER_PROTOCOL=HTTP/1.1
SERVER_SOFTWARE=
WEB_SERVER_API=
Client Variables:
cfid=4074641
cftoken=5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA
hitcount=76
lastvisit={ts '2026-05-31 21:28:02'}
library_user_flag=0
member_active_flag=0
member_logged_in_flag=0
member_number=0
order=p
timecreated={ts '2026-05-31 21:27:47'}
urltoken=CFID=4074641&CFTOKEN=5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA
view=books
Cookie Variables:
CFCLIENT_BOOKBROWSE=order=p#member_number=0#member_active_flag=0#member_logged_in_flag=0#library_user_flag=0#view=books#
CFGLOBALS=urltoken=CFID#=4074641&CFTOKEN#=5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA#lastvisit={ts '2026-05-31 21:28:01'}#hitcount=69#timecreated={ts '2026-05-31 21:27:47'}#cftoken=5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA#cfid=4074641#
CFID=4074641
CFTOKEN=5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA
FREEACCESSCOUNT=0
Session Variables:
cfid=4074641
cftoken=5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA
quiz=Struct (4)
quizadmin=0
sessionid=BOOKBROWSE_4074641_5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA
urltoken=CFID=4074641&CFTOKEN=5d1a29fcf96a7567-FF5BC786-CDA3-E8D1-B46CBDA4DA558DEA
URL Parameters:
ezine_preview_number=21776
the-lilac-people=
Debug Rendering Time: 31 ms