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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“Nameless” by Łukasz Drobnik
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Columbus Noir
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Santa Fe Noir
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“The East Side of Pershing” by Richard Risemberg
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Featured Titles
Featured: Black Interest
Black Lotus 2: The Vow
Against her better judgment, assassin Kahllah (a.k.a. the Black Lotus) is called upon to try to “eliminate” a mysterious band of thieves calling themselves the Ghost Squad.
Upcoming Events
Santa Fe Noir — op.cit. books, Santa Fe, NM
4/19/20, 2:00pm
Ariel Gore and contributors Barbara Robidoux, Miriam Sagan, Darryl Lorenzo Wellington, and Kevin Atkinson present Santa Fe Noir at op.cit. books.
Michael Zadoorian — Springfield Writers & Music Series, Royal Oak Public Library, Royal Oak, MI
4/22/20, 7:00pm
Springfield Arts presents the Writers & Music Series, featuring novelist Michael Zadoorian (Beautiful Music), authors Bill Vlasic, Susan Whitall, and songwriter Jim Bizer; hosted by John D. Lamb.
News & Features
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Announcing LyricPop: A New Picture Book Series!
Akashic Books is pleased to announce LyricPop, A New Picture Book Series Presenting Your Favorite Song Lyrics, Launching in June 2020
- “Nameless” by Łukasz Drobnik
- “The East Side of Pershing” by Richard Risemberg
- “May Even Your Faux Pockets Be Empty of Fucks” by Jenna B. Morgan
- “Buddy” by Joanne Godley
Akashic Insider
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Heatin’ Up: Ben Okri’s THE FREEDOM ARTIST
Ben Orki’s new novel The Freedom Artist is receiving fantastic advance praise!
- Ryan O’Callaghan on CBS This Morning with Gayle King!
- A TALL HISTORY OF SUGAR Receives Glowing NEW YORK TIMES Review!
- “A Publishing Factory Grows in Brooklyn”
- Akashic Noir Series featured in CHESTNUT HILL LOCAL