Monthly Archives: April 2024

Review: The Art of Running: Learning to Run Like a Greek by Andrea Marcolongo

Posted on April 27, 2024 by ghostvillehero

Buy it here: Amazon, Bookshop Synopsis: The inspiring story of how one of Europe’s most original and compelling classicist learned to run—and live—like a Greek  Much has changed since the day in 490 BCE when the indefatigable Athenian herald Philippides … Continue reading →

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Essay 002: Kurt Cobain

Posted on April 8, 2024 by ghostvillehero

This past week was the thirtieth anniversary of the death of Kurt Cobain. Many people who were closer to him and/or more insightful than me have written many articles about him. This is only my experience this week. I pulled … Continue reading →

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Review: There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib

Posted on April 2, 2024 by ghostvillehero

Buy it here: Amazon, Bookshop Synopsis: A poignant, personal reflection on basketball, talent and allegiance, and of course, LeBron James—from the author of the National Book Award finalist A Little Devil in America While Hanif Abdurraqib is an acclaimed author, a … Continue reading →

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