No Sense in Wishing
Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore
$32.77
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
16 June 2026
Summary
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, *Kirkus Reviews*
“Earnest and engaging.” —*The New Yorker*
A personal and analytical essay collection from culture critic Lawrence Burney that is a personal and analytical look at his home city of Baltimore, music from throughout the global Black diaspora, and the traditions that raised him.
There are moments in our lives when we discover an artist, an album, a film, or a cultural artif…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781668051863 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1668051869 |
| Author: | Lawrence Burney |
| Publisher: | Atria Books |
| Imprint: | Atria Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 236g |
| Dimensions: | 213mm x 140mm x 18mm |
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About The Author
Lawrence Burney
Lawrence Burney is a writer, critic, and the founder of True Laurels, an independent magazine covering Baltimore’s music and culture scene. His work has appeared in publications such as New York magazine, GQ, and Pitchfork. He has also worked at The Fader, VICE, and The Baltimore Banner. No Sense in Wishing is his first book.
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