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There is only one question you need to ask when considering whether to include anything in a book: will the reader find some use for it? Is it entertaining and/or interesting? If so, put it in. If it's more a chance for you to show off how much research you did, but the reader will not care one whit, leave it out. Or at least leave it for later -- when the book is as popular as Harry Potter, and fans are clamoring for anything more you might have, at which point they will pay you for it.

If that doesn't happen, putting it on your Web site is a good idea for a few reasons:

It allows you to write this material after your manuscript has been accepted and while it is in production, instead of being on the critical path.
You can update it when you find mistakes.
You can use it as a springboard for engaging your readers in conversation.

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