Simon’s Cat Releases New Halloween Film!

Simon Tofield has done it again with “Scary Legs,” a Halloween-themed Simon’s Cat video!

“Church Goers” by Margaret Barbour Gilbert

Mrs. O’Connor liked Burger King because it was cheap. When I arrived the next day, she was putting on makeup and drinking Coca-Cola from a large glass. “I’m almost ready,” she said. “That’s good,” I answered, “because I hate going into Mass late.” “I always love to go places late,” she said. “I hate to be on time . . .”

Manhattan Launch Events: USA Noir and We Do!

Join us for two exciting launch events in October: We Do! at the Judson Memorial Church on October 28th, and USA Noir at Otto Penzler’s Mysterious Bookshop on October 29th!

Simon’s Cat in Good Company: Elmo and Red, The Bookshop of Chapel Hill (North Carolina)

To celebrate the release of Simon’s Cat vs. the World, Akashic is featuring some of our favorite bookstore and library cats. Today, meet Elmo and Red, two cats who call The Bookshop of Chapel Hill (North Carolina) their home!

We Do!: David McConnell: Still All About the Tradition

To celebrate the release of We Do!: American Leaders Who Believe in Marriage Equality, Akashic author David McConnell shares his thoughts on the recent moves toward marriage equality.

“Simple Deadly Cravings” by Kerime B. Toksu

Tiny red potatoes sizzled on the stove as Mel rolled kale with one hand, slicing it into ribbons with the other.

“Root vegetable chowder,” she told me as I unwound my heavy wool scarf. I must have given her a look because she added, “with maple syrup,” as though this would make it better . . .

Simon’s Cat in Good Company: Andy, Schoharie Free Library (New York)

To celebrate the release of Simon’s Cat vs. the World, Akashic is featuring some of our favorite bookstore and library cats. Today, meet Andy, a frequent visitor of the Schoharie Free Library in Schoharie, New York, and a furry friend to all!

“Defriended” by Ali Eteraz

My friend, if I don’t put up things for you to “like” it’s not because I don’t love you, but because I remember what you and I used to be . . .