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Dec 2023
20m 35s

ATG 157: My 5 Favorite Books from 2023

JON ACUFF
About this episode
I managed to plow through about 85-ish books in 2023. And I say "ish" because there are still a few days left, and I tend to go on a reading spree during Christmas break. Why did I read those 85-ish books? Simple—I love reading. I mean, I was that odd kid bringing books to sleepovers back in elementary school. For me, wisdom is like gold, and books are the ... Show More
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