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Chapter 2

I would go to the library with my mom and sister to borrow books. I fell in love with reading. I enjoyed reading romance novels. Over the summer, I would read many books and add them to my summer reading list. Sometimes I would read one book in one day! My favourite authors included Rachel Hawthorne and Kate Cann. I also love cozying up with a good book in the winter.

I enjoyed going to Chapters because they had so many books to choose from. I bought many different novels and loved series. Whenever a new book in my series that I was reading came out I was so excited to go and buy it. I enjoyed fantasy books, especially vampire themes.

Once my reading foundation was set and as I got older, I started to really enjoy Nicholas Sparks books and they became my favourite. It is said that, "Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved storytellers."Dear John by Nicholas Sparks has shaped my beliefs and values about literacy. His books are really moving and inspired me. These books were made into movies and I would love to read the book and then watch the film. The book came to life in the movie. I have also read many of his other books including The Lucky One, The Last Song, and The Longest Ride.

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