“A Publishing Factory Grows in Brooklyn”
A recent issue of Publishers Weekly featured a news article on Akashic’s home, the Old American Can Factory in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
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Akashic Noir Series featured in CHESTNUT HILL LOCAL
Praise for the Akashic Noir Series in Hugh Gilmore’s column in the Chestnut Hill Local!
Ron Kovic on Bruce Springsteen in TIME Magazine
The June 24, 2019 issue of TIME includes a feature on Bruce Springsteen related to his latest album, and includes commentary from our author, veteran and anti-war activist Ron Kovic.
C.J. Farley on AROUND HARVARD SQUARE and Operation Varsity Blues
In the immediate wake of the breaking news about the widespread college admissions scandal, aka Operation Varsity Blues, Akashic Books/Black Sheep author C.J. Farley appeared on New York’s local Fox 5 News to discuss the parallels between Operation Varsity Blues and Farley’s new young adult novel Around Harvard Square. Reporter Mike Sacks noted: “In his […]
TIGERBELLE featured for Black History Month
Author and Olympian Wyomia Tyus featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution!
Bernice L. McFadden is Go On Girl! Book Club’s 2018 Author of the Year
Congratulations to Akashic author Bernice L. McFadden, who has been named the Go On Girl! Book Club’s 2018 Author of the Year in honor of her novel The Book of Harlan!
Bobby Sullivan’s Introduction to Revolutionary Threads
To celebrate the release of Revolutionary Threads, we’re pleased to share a glimpse of this engaging read with author Bobby Sullivan’s introduction, “Decolonizing Our Minds.”
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 […]