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8 Things to do in September

September is upon us. Everyone is going to start seeing more of the “P-word” around the blog world. You know…pumpkin. I promise I won’t mention the P-word just yet. It’s still summer in the U.S. until late September!! Can you tell I’m really hanging on to this season? 😉

Moving on.

I was thinking about September and all of the things I want to do, so my random thoughts inspired this post.

8 Things to do in September

1. Read a book. It’s back to school time, and whether or not you’re headed to the classroom, now is a great time to crack open a new book. Head to your library, check out the New York Times Best Sellers list, or visit a local book store for inspiration. After a busy summer, I’m finally getting back into reading and it feels so good! Jimmy and I are reading The Love Dare together, and I’m hoping to start American Wife soon. I’ve read some controversial reviews on it, so I’m intrigued!

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My Top 10 Books of 2013

I love reading. I like to hold a book in my hands, turn the pages, and get totally lost in a story. I also enjoy reading books on my phone through the NOOK App. I usually read 2-3 different books at a time–some on my phone, and some “in person,” or physically.

I enjoy most genres of books, but memoirs and true stories are my absolute favorite. I also like fiction, and informational-type books. I often jump from topics such as dog training to romance, to parenting to swimming. I love it all, and that’s why the “challenge” of reading 50 books in a year doesn’t feel much like a challenge to me!
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