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**Lansing, MI – Book Bound Podcast Features Hanif Abdurraqib's Acclaimed Essays**

In the latest episode of *Book Bound*, a podcast hosted by the Capital Area District Libraries in Lansing, MI, hosts Jessica, Mari, and Cheryl delve into discussions about reading during challenging times, the American Library Association book awards, and the process behind purchasing books for the library.

Cheryl highlighted *They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us: Essays* by Hanif Abdurraqib, a celebrated collection of essays that explore themes of music, culture, and life experiences. Sharing her thoughts, she encouraged listeners to check it out, saying, "If you have an interest in culture... music... if you love a good essay, I’d encourage you to pick this up."

Listeners can tune in to hear the full conversation and more insights by visiting the *Book Bound* podcast through this link: [https://bit.ly/4hM7Xoa](https://bit.ly/4hM7Xoa).

Source: Capital Area District Libraries | Lansing MI

Source Type: Library

Source Location: Lansing

Lansing, MI

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