<p>In this Bonus Short, Kevin shares his thoughts on Hanif Abdurraqib's <em>There's Always This Year</em> (2024). Kevin discusses Abdurraqib's ability to move us from one image to another and to carry us to unexpected places.</p>

In this Bonus Short, Kevin shares his thoughts on Hanif Abdurraqib's There's Always This Year (2024). Kevin discusses Abdurraqib's ability to move us from one image to another and to carry us to unexpected places.

Bonus Short: On Hanif Abdurraqib's There's Always This Year

In a book club spanning over a decade, Joe, Kevin, Wes, and Scott actually discuss the books- and now, it's a podcast! With a focus on serious fiction, the four explore context, interpretation, and criticism while enjoying a few drinks and lively banter. 

There will be spoilers- so, if you haven’t read the novel, and would prefer not to hear plot points, pause this now, go read the book, and then press play.

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In a book club spanning over a decade, Joe, Kevin, Wes, and Scott actually discuss the books- and now, it's a podcast! With a focus on serious fiction, the four explore context, interpretation, and criticism while enjoying a few drinks and lively banter. There will be spoilers- so, if you haven’t read the novel, and would prefer not to hear plot points, pause this now, go read the book, and then press play.

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