On the Way Back
Kobbé’s hilarious social novel centers on a comically failed business venture on the island of Anguilla, brilliantly echoing A Confederacy of Dunces and Herman Wouk’s Don’t Stop the Carnival.
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“White Trash” by Nkosi Ife Bandele
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131 Different Things
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Vancouver Noir (Canada)
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Now You See the Sky
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131 Different Things – signed, limited edition package w/exclusive 7″ vinyl
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“Danger at Discovery World” by Chris Chan
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Featured Titles
Featured: Black Interest
Changers Book Two: Oryon
In Book Two of the Changers Series, our protagonist undergoes a second transformation—returning to a male body.
The Hungered One
Akashic launches an African American–focused reprint series with this classic story collection.
Upcoming Events
Adam Smyer — The Octopus Literary Salon, Oakland, CA
11/15/18, 7:00pm
Adam Smyer presents Knucklehead at an InsideStorytime at the Octopus Literary Salon.
Catharine H. Murray, Ann Hood — Books on the Square, Providence, RI
11/15/18, 7:00pm
Catharine H. Murray discusses Now You See the Sky with imprint curator Ann Hood at Books on the Square. This is a Providence launch event for Murray’s memoir.
News & Features
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Wyomia Tyus interviewed on WBUR!
Wyomia Tyus, author of Tigerbelle, was featured on WBUR Boston’s sports show Only a Game.
- “White Trash” by Nkosi Ife Bandele
- “Dawn of the Aquarians” by Michael Diamond
- “Cranky Chariots” by Pamela Booker
- ANNOUNCING: Limited-Edition Preorder!
Akashic Insider
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RIVERS SOLOMON in the New York Times!
Rivers Solomon and An Unkindness of Ghosts featured in the NYT.
- 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
- Akashic’s Publisher JOHNNY TEMPLE in the NEW YORK TIMES