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John S says

What's a good book you've read in the last six months? One that has helped you and you've used to talk to others about?

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Annette says

I noticed you have a William Barclay commentary, only a few of us do. I have several commentaries but prefer Barclay's.

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ajie says

Hello! I was just thinking how funny it was that Lose That Last 10 lbs and Mrs. Fields' Cookie Book were on the same shelf. Do you like to cook? Bake?