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Toward a Living Archive of African Poetry

Celebrating ten years of New-Generation African Poets, Toward a Living Archive of African Poetry presents Kwame Dawes and Chris Abani’s unprecedented disquisition on the state of African poetry.

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Kenny Stills Limited Edition Package

This exclusive limited edition package includes an autographed copy of Still Growing, Still Learning, Still Me and a custom Comfort Colors T-Shirt.

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Not for Everyday Use

A riveting memoir in which Nunez comes to grips with her mother’s passing and her parents’ ambition for their children.

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Robyn Hitchcock — Exile in Bookville (Chicago, IL)

8/30/26, 5:00pm

Robyn Hitchcock presents Stranded in the Future, in conversation with Lior Phillips.

David Duchovny — Bookends Bookstore (Ridgewood, NJ)

9/9/26, 6:00pm

David Duchovny presents About Time.

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I Love You Too

Bob Marley’s first and most famous son, Ziggy, extends his devotion to youth with his debut children’s book.

*While supplies last, books ordered through the Akashic Books website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Ziggy Marley!

Cane Warriors

Moa, a fourteen-year-old slave, gets caught up in the most significant slave rebellion in Jamaican history, paying homage to freedom fighters all over the world.

Music Is in Everything

A picture book based on Ziggy Marley’s popular song celebrating music’s many forms, from the sounds of ocean waves to laughter in the family kitchen.

*While supplies last, books ordered through the Akashic Books website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Ziggy Marley!

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Upcoming Events

Robyn Hitchcock — Exile in Bookville (Chicago, IL)

8/30/26, 5:00pm

Robyn Hitchcock presents Stranded in the Future, in conversation with Lior Phillips.

David Duchovny — Bookends Bookstore (Ridgewood, NJ)

9/9/26, 6:00pm

David Duchovny presents About Time.

News & Features

Exclusive Chuck D Preorder

Now available for preorder: the latest “naphic grovel” by rap legend Chuck D
Exclusive David Duchovny Preorder Package

The new paperback edition of David Duchovny’s debut poetry collection, About Time, is now available for preorder.
Ani DiFranco Preorder Package and Other Special Offers

Check out these exclusive limited edition packages by Ani DiFranco, Kenny Stills, Steve Schirripa, Jesse Malin, Rick Fröberg, and more.
Listen to “Imaginary Composition” by Sonnenzimmer
Listen to “Beginnings, Endings, and Other Musical Figures” by Joseph Fuller
Listen to “Catastrophe Will Never Let You Down” by Adam Gwon, performed by Margo Seibert
Listen to “Leave it Alone” by Jason Kaminski

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Akashic Insider

Exclusive Natasha Howard Preorder Package

Our exclusive preorder package for Natasha Howard’s new WNBA memoir is now available for preorder
Exclusive Gina Gershon Preorder Package

Gina Gershon’s preorder package for her new memoir AlphaPussy is now available!
Exclusive Robyn Hitchcock Preorder Package
Now Available: Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks?
Akashic Remembers Elizabeth Nunez
Quarantine Q&A: David Duchovny

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