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A LITTLE DEVIL IN AMERICA by Hanif Abdurraqib, read by JD Jackson
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A LITTLE DEVIL IN AMERICA by Hanif Abdurraqib, read by JD Jackson

Lyrical essays, beautifully performed

Behind the Mic With Kirkus Reviews · Kirkus Audiobook Reviews

November 15, 20218m 39s

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Show Notes

No wonder Hanif Abdurraquib’s collection of lyrical essays—thoughtful, beautifully written, and intelligently performed by JD Jackson—is a finalist for the National Book Award. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Sandi Henschel discuss Abdurraquib’s essays and Jackson’s skill at bringing them to life. Abdurraquib focuses on Black life, Black performance, and Black exceptionalism, and Jackson delivers each small gem with as much delight as there is anger and pain behind the words.

Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Random House Audio.

Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com

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