The Warmest December
The long-awaited reissue of McFadden’s best-selling second novel praised by Toni Morrison, USA Today, Washington Post, and others—published simultaneously with McFadden’s new novel Gathering of Waters.
Paradise Once
Swiz Limited Edition Preorder
Felony Juggler
Simon’s Cat vs. the World (Paperback Edition)
About Time Limited Edition Preorder
Featured: Black Interest
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!
Drifting
This mesmerizing, lyrical debut explores the lives of Haitian families aspiring to escape hardship and an earthquake’s devastation.
Upcoming Events
Penn Jillette — Book Passage (Corte Madera, CA)
6/18/25, 6:00pm
Penn Jillette presents Felony Juggler
Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong! Book Release Party — Block and Drum (Chamblee, GA)
6/27/25, 7:30pm
Smokin Shells Sessions – Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong! Book Release Party, plus special screening of “Rock Rubber 45s”
News & Features
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Limited Edition Preorders and Special Offers
Check out these exclusive limited edition packages by David Duchovny, Brian Baker, Jon King, Penn Jillette, glen E. friedman., 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
Akashic Insider
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Akashic Remembers Elizabeth Nunez
The World of Letters lost a true lion when Elizabeth Nunez passed away on November 11, 2024 at the age of eighty . . .
- Quarantine Q&A: David Duchovny
- TJJT Book Club: S.A. Cosby
- Quarantine Q&A: Jim Saah
- Quarantine Q&A: Tiphanie Yanique