There's Always This Year

Hanif Abdurraqib’s “There’s Always This Year” is a poetic and emotionally rich exploration of basketball, life, and community, rooted in his childhood in 1990s Columbus, Ohio. Through personal stories and historical reflections, the book examines themes of success, role models, and the cultural significance of the sport, all while blending joy, pain, and hope. Praised for its originality and profound insight, the audiobook offers a compelling meditation on how we perceive excellence and ourselves.