I read this bible as part of a 40 day challenge and really enjoyed it. The "readers" format really makes things flow in a different sort of way and it is an experience I would recommend for anyone looking to change up their Bible reading.
As far as the NIV goes (it is now the 7th translation that I've read), I enjoyed it, but it didn't stick out to me really in any way, positively or negatively. It was a very enjoyable translation, but there wasn't anything about it that would bring it to the top of my list as a specific recommendation for someone...