Swing
An erotic drama about four sexy couples and one swingers’ club where their fantasies and nightmares collide.
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“A Letter to the Afternoon Nap My Child Has Given Up” by Stacey Zapalac
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Hong Kong Noir
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Revolutionary Threads: Rastafari, Social Justice, and Cooperative Economics
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The Underdog Parade
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131 Different Things – signed, limited edition package w/exclusive 7″ vinyl
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“Blue is the Color of Night” by Steve Paul
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HOLIDAY SALE: 50% off all titles!
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Featured Titles
Featured: Black Interest
The Girl with the Golden Shoes
A dazzling coming-of-age novella, now an Essence Magazine best seller, by Jamaica’s top-selling writer.
The Half That’s Never Been Told: The Real-Life Reggae Adventures of Doctor Dread
A passionate memoir and fearless behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of the biggest reggae stars in the world.
Upcoming Events
Theasa Tuohy — Grand Central Library, New York, NY
12/13/18, 6:00pm
Theasa Tuohy presents Flying Jenny at the Grand Central Library Teen Central in Manhattan.
Achy Obejas — MLA Convention, Chicago, IL
1/3/19 – 1/6/19
Achy Obejas (The Tower of the Antilles) will be appearing on programming at the annual MLA Convention in Chicago. Full program details and more information: https://mla19.org/.
News & Features
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NYT Picks FAME, TIGERBELLE as Holiday Books
Wyomia Tyus’ memoir and Justine Bateman’s FAME are New York Times‘ Holiday Picks!
- “A Letter to the Afternoon Nap My Child Has Given Up” by Stacey Zapalac
- “Blue is the Color of Night” by Steve Paul
- “Hide and Seek” by Suzanne Bhagan
- Akashic’s Holiday Gift Guide
Akashic Insider
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DEATH OF A RAINMAKER is a Best Book of 2018!
We are thrilled that Laurie Loewenstein’s Death of a Rainmaker has been recognized with wide-ranging praise and has been selected for multiple “best” lists of the year! Some highlights include: Library Journal Best Book of 2018: “Loewenstein’s terrific historical mystery wears its history lightly and its humanity beautifully. The first in a series, it’s a realistic, expertly drawn […]
- RIVERS SOLOMON in the New York Times!
- HIRSH SAWHNEY on PBS’s Great American Read!
- “How to Build Your Own Small Press in Brooklyn”
- A Day in the Life at Akashic Books