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The Roundtable

Tom Piazza's new book is "Living in the Present with John Prine"

By Joe Donahue

Published September 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM EDT

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In "Living in the Present with John Prine," acclaimed writer Tom Piazza invites readers into the intimate final chapters of a legend’s life.

What begins as an assignment for Oxford American in the spring of 2018 evolves into much more than a magazine profile. As they trace winding roads and wander through record stores, Piazza and Prine cultivate a deep friendship, rich with laughter, storytelling, and the quiet magic that occurs when art and camaraderie converge.

We welcome John Prine to the RT.

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