Terry McMillan’s Introduction to Loving Donovan
To celebrate the release of Loving Donovan, the long-awaited reissue of Bernice L. McFadden’s classic novel, we’re pleased to share a new introduction written by Terry McMillan.
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VIDEO: AfroPunk Reveals Book Trailer for Nelson George’s The Lost Treasures of R&B
Watch the book trailer for acclaimed author Nelson George’s new novel, The Lost Treasures of R&B!
J. Michael Lennon Interviews Jason Carney
To celebrate the release of Starve the Vulture — the latest release in Akashic’s Kaylie Jones Books imprint — J. Michael Lennon spoke with Jason Carney about his inspirations, writing a memoir, and the differences between poetry and prose.
Tehran at Twilight reviewed in the New York Times!
Tehran at Twilight by Salar Abdoh was reviewed by Pauls Toutonghi for the December 21, 2014 issue of the New York Times Sunday Book Review!
Jason Carney talks Starve the Vulture at the Huffington Post!
Starve the Vulture author Jason Carney recently talked to the Huffington Post about his new memoir, redemption, and breaking free from an abusive cycle. Click for more.
Eric Gamalinda: On Writing The Descartes Highlands
To celebrate the release of The Descartes Highlands, we’re pleased to feature a statement from author Eric Gamalinda on the novel that took him over ten years to finish.
David Yow’s COPYCAT Preorder Giveaway Contest!
Tweet us your best cat pun — tagging #Copycat AND @AkashicBooks in your Tweet — for a chance to win a complete Copycat: And a Litter of Other Cats limited edition preorder package! Contest ends Friday, December 5. Click for guidelines.
VIDEO: Watch LeVar Burton read Go the Fuck to Sleep!
Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton raised over $440,000 reading Go the Fuck to Sleep! Click to watch.