“Driving Us Potty: When to Accept that the Training is Not Working” by Erica Barlow

Potty training. So . . .

Tom Franklin’s Introduction to Mississippi Noir

To celebrate the release of Mississippi Noir, the latest from Akashic’s Noir Series, we’re pleased to share a glimpse at this state in conflict with itself with editor Tom Franklin’s introduction, “Welcome to the Bottom.”

Editor Dave Zirin’s Foreword from Unsportsmanlike Conduct

To mark the release of Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of Rape — the latest from our Edge of Sports imprint — we’re featuring a statement from imprint curator and editor Dave Zirin on this important, timely book’s place in the sportswriting narrative.

“The Boss” by Paula Lennon

Everybody has a right to life apparently. I disagree. Some people deserve to die. People like him . . .

45 Noir Series titles only $1.99 each!

Through March 15, get 45 of our domestic Noir Series titles for only $1.99 each via Barnes & Noble Nook.

Zak Smith Profile

Last month Akashic Books released The Worst Breakfast coauthored by Zak Smith and China Miéville, with illustrations from Smith on our Black Sheep imprint for young readers. Learn more about Zak Smith’s singular vision here.

Theodore Hamm – Bridge Street AME Church, Brooklyn, NY

Date: January, 29 2017

Theodore Hamm in conversation with Rev. Dr. Obery Hendricks. This event will also feature a dramatic reading of a Douglass speech by Thomas Saxon Southern. Free and open to the public, no RSVP required. Cosponsored by Bridge Street AME Church & Bridge Street Development Corporation. *There will be a VIP reception held from 12:15–12:45 pm. […]

Quarantine Q&A: Tiphanie Yanique

Tiphanie Yanique answers 18 questions in under 3 minutes: lying to her family, alcohol, her new novel, and so much more.