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        Hi, all! Page Turner here! I hope that everyone is having a great summer! One of the things that I am really excited about this summer is reading. With school and everything else going on, I haven't made time to read a book in a really, really long while. I feel like God gave us books, and that reading the right books can be a blessing in our lives. They can inspire us to be creative, teach us lessons, inspire us to love one another, and move our hearts to both a greater understanding and a greater love for our Savior. I feel like a few hours with a good book are a great use of time--and I plan to be doing just that this summer!
      Over the next few months, I really hope to revisit some old books as well as some new ones. I know I can't read all of them, but I also hope to at least take a thoughtful review of some books that I feel God has used to impact my life. That's why I've made a non-definitive list of 15 Fiction Books Everyone Should Read.
      Of course, this is not a complete list, and I can't guarantee every book on this is list is the best. It's just a list of some books God has used in my own life. I would love to hear about some books that you love in the comments!
       The best book that I have often neglected is the Bible. I want to learn more about Christ this summer and devote a lot of time reading His Word. What better use of time is there than growing closer to Jesus Christ?
         This summer you'll find me (hopefully) diving into the word, splashing into a pool of new books to read, and absolutely pouring over old books on my blog. That's my summer plans, so watch out for a new book review every two days. I hope to reach 15 soon!
         I hope you all have a great summer! I'll be really busy reading, running, and blogging. It feels good to be back! :)
                                                                                                   ---page turner

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