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Dec 2024
18m 53s

ATG 209: The 7 Best Books I Read in 2024

JON ACUFF
About this episode
This year, I read more than 100 books. Why so many? Because I wanted to! And because I chose to make time for it. In this episode, I’ll share my favorite tips for reading more in 2025 (spoiler alert: it starts with saying no to mediocre TV). You’ll also get my 7 top picks, from classic detective novels to soul-nourishing wisdom and even a little “woo woo” th ... Show More
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