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What William S. Burroughs’ Junky was to heroin addiction, All or Nothing is to gambling, only more prophetic.

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!

The highly anticipated new novel and debut US publication from the legendary Jamaican author of The Lunatic and The Duppy.

Upcoming Events

10/29/26, 7:30pm

Carol Mitchell presents A Good Haunting, in conversation with Marsha Massiah; cosponsored by Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival.

Quiet City Limited Edition Preorder

The highly anticipated second title from Akashic’s groundbreaking street-lit imprint, The Armory, curated by author Kenji Jasper.

D Hunter, bodyguard-turned-PI, is back, investigating a murder that lures him into the heart of rhythm-and-blues history.

Ziggy Marley’s ode to his four-legged friend Romeo becomes a picture book that is sure to touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.

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

10/29/26, 7:30pm

Carol Mitchell presents A Good Haunting, in conversation with Marsha Massiah; cosponsored by Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival.

10/29/26, 4:00pm

Presenting Making Music, contributors TBD.

SCAM ALERT!!!

This year we’ve gotten hundreds (thousands?) of reports that scammers are impersonating (or inventing) Akashic Books staff . . .
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