Tyndale Select NLT: Select Reference Edition (Genuine Leather, Black, Indexed): Select Reference Edition Leather Bound – October 1, 2015

Received my Tyndale Select calfskin a couple days ago & I'm struggling to put it down. The NLT is an absolute pleasure to read & the bible just feels wonderful to hold.My original struggle was whether I should purchase the goatskin at over US$150.00 premium over the calfskin; I went with the calfskin & don't regret it at all! The saving actually offered me the opportunity to take up the Amazon special offer on the Clarion Goatskin in the ESV translations, so now I have two of my favourite bibles in my favourite translations.

I wish Jesus words were in red. Outside of that I love this Bible. It has great references. I love the print style paragraphs, and font size large enough to read!

I love this Bible! Perfect size to carry around. Paper is thin, if that is a concern for you. I used pencil highlighters for my highlights. Very good quality.

Very high quality binding and leather.

Beautiful Bible!

Very poor quality for the money. Leather is cheap, liner is cheap. Other Bibles like Cambridge and Schuyler are far superior and they are in the same price range. Binding does not even look like it is Smyth Sewn. I should have returned it when I had the chance! Now it's too late!

First Impressions:Like a glove. That was my first impression of the NLT Select Reference in Brown Goatskin--it fit in my hands like a glove. This is likely one of the best proportioned Bibles out there regarding it's size and layout. The goatskin is spongy and supple. The pages are creamy and smooth. The single column text layout is extremely well thought out (I believe this is the "Caxton" layout) and easy on the eyes. I honestly wish this particular Bible was offered in other translations. The dark brown cover is attractive and feels highly durable. The one area where I feel Tyndale went on the "cheap" side was the ribbon markers-they almost feel like shoelaces. That said, I can EASILY overlook that as the rest of the Bible is amazing. Even though the NLT is my secondary translation, this Bible seems to end up in my hands more and more. I will end up keeping this in my Library until I can no longer read size 9pt font--so hopefully that will be MANY years down the road. Lastly, if the ESV Single Column Heirloom and the ESV Clarion Goatskin had a "baby," you would end up with this Bible.Readability:One of the best reading Bibles (outside of designated "Reader's Bibles") I have ever seen. The cream colored pages, single column format, size 9pt font, line matched text and and generous spacing between lines; makes this Bible one of the best reading experiences on the market. I have always believed single column text makes for a more enjoyable reading experience and this Bible proves it. Not only in the poetry sections, but throughout the entire text. Another feature that I have not encountered prior to this Bible was how it lays out genealogies or family trees. Numbers chapter 1 was the first time I noticed it (see pic below). Instead of bunching the names and numbers in paragraph form, this layout breaks it out and creates a list that is easier to read and comprehend. Regarding the weight and size, this Bible is not too heavy to read for a long period of time. Due to the binding, this Bible lays completely flat, Genesis-Revelation, which makes the reading experience all the more enjoyable. I am not sure if you could find a better reading Bible.Recommended Uses:Nearly everything. This Bible may be inferior to a double column Bible for preaching and teaching, but I honestly think this Bible could still be used with very little trouble for teaching and preaching. I would HIGHLY recommend this Bible for personal devotions or straight Bible reading. Also, it does have cross references running vertically on the outer margins which will prove helpful when studying. This Bible is slightly larger than a compact or thinline Bible, but still portable enough to cart around wherever with you.