Thanks to Random House for the free copy of this book.

 - What’s there to say about Abdurraqib’s writing that hasn’t been said already? THERE’S ALWAYS THIS YEAR showcases him at his best, writing about basketball and about literally everything else at the same time.
- To be totally clear, I don’t even like basketball and I was entranced by this book. I adore the way Abdurraqib can seem like he’s meandered far off topic, and then suddenly, it all locks together.
- Reading this book feels like watching an underdog sports movie while also having a heart to heart with a lifelong friend.