A review by bookmaddie
There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib

dark emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

4.25

This was my first Abdurraqib book, and it definitely won’t be my last. I now know what I’ve been missing out on!

Through the lens of basketball, this essay collection explores the connection one can have to a city, to its people, and the perseverance and faith required to go on living. Abdurraqib makes a beautiful, spiritual plea for remembrance, love, and hope, ensuring we can’t forget values necessary for life. The power in Abdurraqib’s words blew me away—it almost felt holy in some moments (this coming from a very non-religious person).

Just genius—beautiful, endlessly touching, and full of love. I highlighted so much, but won’t share any quotes as the advanced copy I read isn’t final. Make sure you have your highlighters/pencils/pens ready for this one.

Thanks Random House and Netgalley for my advanced digital copy.
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