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Interview with Hanif Abdurraqib (Author of 'There's Always This Year')


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In this episode, we interview author Hanif Abdurraqib about his new book, "There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension," his writing process, and the themes of aging and mortality in his book. We also discuss his upcoming tour and the importance of place and community in his work, as well as his favorite style of french fry.

Photo: Kate Sweeney (https://www.katesweeneyphotography.com)

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About Hanif Abdurraqib:

Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio, and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius” grant. His most recent book, A Little Devil in America, was the winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Gordon Burns Prize and a finalist for the National Book Award. His first collection of essays, They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us, was named one of the books of the year by NPR, Esquire, BuzzFeed, O: The Oprah Magazine, Pitchfork, and Chicago Tribune, among others.

Read Hanif’s books:

  • There's Always This Year
  • They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us
  • A Fortune For Your Disaster
  • A Little Devil in America
  • Books discussed on today's episode:

    • The Apology by Jimin Han
    • The Men Can't Be Saved by Ben Purkert
    • Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
    • ...more
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