I wish I could fall asleep. But with a good book in my hands, I stay awake to finish reading.

Lailah Gifty Akita
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When you read a good book, you feel that you are part of the story. You can easily fall into the world of that book and be a part of it. But with a good book in your hands, you do not fall asleep because you will read until the sun rises. When you read a good book, you stay awake with a smile on your face and a book in your hand to finish reading.

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