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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” that actually works. If you’re ready to find your next great read, this episode is for you.

My 2024 Book List:
1. "The Choice" by Og Mandino
2.Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe series
3."A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society" by Eugene Peterson
4."Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi
5."Hell and Back" by Craig Johnson
6."The Writing Life" by Annie Dillard
7. "Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway" by Susan Jeffers PhD
 
Other Books From This Episode:
"The Greatest Salesman in the World" by Og Mandino
"The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler

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