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In The New York Times, Michiko Kakutani called The Art of Fielding "a magical, melancholy story about friendship and coming of age that marks the debut of an immensely talented writer."

"The Art of Fielding" is one of this year's most praised novels. In this exclusive Baseball Nation interview, Harbach talks about the book, his writing process and the meaning of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers.