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Bernice L. McFadden Digit

In honor of her 2012 New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year selection—and in anticipation of the just-released paperback edition of Nowhere Is a Place, our Bernice L. McFadden Digit features excerpts from all four of her Akashic titles: Gathering of Waters, The Warmest December, Glorious, and Nowhere Is a Place.

Havana, Haiti: Two Cultures, One Community

A vibrant exploration—through essays and photographs—of the intricate connections between the Cuban and Haitian communities.

Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before December 1, 2026.

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An Unkindness of Ghosts

A breathtaking science fiction debut from a worthy successor to Octavia Butler.

*While supplies last, books ordered through the website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Rivers Solomon!

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.

Virgin Islands Noir

Toulouse Noir (France)

Day One: 2024 Was 1984 FAFO

Stranded in the Future

Natasha Howard Limited Edition Preorder Package

Exclusive Tape Op Preorder

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The Accidental Hunter

The long-awaited reissue of the book that introduced mystery fans to bodyguard-turned-investigator D Hunter.

An Unkindness of Ghosts

A breathtaking science fiction debut from a worthy successor to Octavia Butler.

*While supplies last, books ordered through the website will include a bookplate SIGNED by Rivers Solomon!

Day One: 2024 Was 1984 FAFO

The latest “naphic grovel” by rap legend Chuck D of Public Enemy explores how the year 2024 became the new, Orwellian 1984 in a large format, limited edition hardcover.

All preorders will ship on or before the November 10, 2026 publication date.

This page offers two LIMITED EDITION OPTIONS for Day One, one of which includes a priceless, one-of-a-kind original portrait of YOU by CHUCK D.

—Option 1. Choose the default option in the drop-down menu below for a $100 signed and numbered edition of Day One (only 800 available)

—Option 2. Choose the second option in the drop-down menu below for a $200 signed & numbered book PLUS an original “Sketchograph” portrait of YOU by Chuck D. All “Sketchograph” orders are nonreturnable.

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