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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 9h

Danny Goldberg is featured on the latest Project Censored podcast as he discusses his new book, “Liberals With Attitude.”

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US Military Power, Media Messaging, & Grassroots Strategies

Examining US military power, media myths, and coalition politics with Matthew Hoh and Danny Goldberg on war, policing, and narrative power.

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Katrina Brownlee for the article in La Presse for her new book, “And Then Came the Blues!”
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Vie new-yorkaise | De la rue au NYPD

Lors de sa dernière journée au sein du NYPD, le 30 juin 2021, Katrina Brownlee a eu droit à un tête-à-tête avec le maire de New York de l’époque, Bill de Blasio. Au cours des sept années précédentes, ...

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a great day to pick up Olive Senior’s “Paradise Once!”

A historical novel that brings to life the resiliency of the indigenous Taíno people in the Caribbean whose culture was virtually destroyed w/in 2 generations of their “discovery” by Columbus in 1492.

www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/para...

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Daniel Rachel @danielrachel.bsky.social · 1d

THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL
In the @dailymail.co.uk

Pop Music, the Swastika and the Third Reich
6.11.25

Pre-order Now!
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David Bowie said 'he'd have been a bloody good Hitler'

The British musician (pictured), widely considered one of the biggest stars of the 20th century, made the confessions in a series of magazine interviews in the mid-seventies.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Daniel Rachel @danielrachel.bsky.social · 1d

THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL
In the Metro

Pop Music, the Swastika and the Third Reich
6.11.25

Pre-order Now!
geni.us/ThisAintRock...

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David Bowie's Nazi fascination resurfaces after shocking Hitler admission

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Nice work!!

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Pamela Stafford @pjsposts.bsky.social · 1d

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This is the best interview so far of the “About Time” (David Duchovny’s poetry book) promotion. Great insight and discussion and even a little tidbit of how a Chris Carter writing quirk unintentionally influenced Duchovny’s Mulder.

About Time (with Special Guest David Duchovny)

Podcast Episode · Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture Podcast · 10/13/2025 · 1h 14m

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Breaking Form: A Podcast of Poetry & Culture @breakingformpod.bsky.social · 1d

Check out our interview with David Duchovny, author of the poetry book _About Time_ (@akashicbooks.bsky.social).
You can listen online at breakingformpod.buzzsprout.com, or wherever you find your podcasts (& sure, we absolutely 100% coincided this release with the character Fox Mulder's birthday.👌)

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 2d

It should be good!

Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Come see Penn Jillette talk about his book, “Felony Juggler,” at The Book Seller on October 23 at 6:30PM at 4736 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago. #pennandteller #felonyjuggler #pennjillette

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 2d

David Duchovny will be @ Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica on Oct 22 at 6PM to discuss his new book of poems, “About Time,” w/ Miranda Cowley Heller.
1113 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA
#davidduchovny #xfiles #poetry #books

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Carla Lalli talks about Roddy Bottum’s new memoir, “The Royal We!”
Available for pre-order
www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/the-...
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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations to Daniel Rachel and his book, "This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll: Pop Music, the Swastika, and the Third Reich" highlighted in The Times and The Sunday Times
@danielrachel.bsky.social @thetimes.com

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David Bowie and Nazism — ‘I’d have been a bloody good Hitler’

In the 1970s the musician was one of many rock and pop stars who became fascinated by the Third Reich. Will Hodgkinson speaks to the author of a new book and introduces an exclusive extract

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Daniel Rachel @danielrachel.bsky.social · 4d

I Catch the Paper Boy
THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL; DAVID BOWIE!

The dark side of David Bowie - Pop's enduring obsession with the Nazis

An explosive double-page cover story in @thetimes.com
Saturday Review by Will Hodgkinson

Pre-order THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL
geni.us/ThisAintRock...

#davidbowie

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Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP) @clmporg.bsky.social · 3d

MANILA NOIR (@akashicbooks.bsky.social) is on our reading list for #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth!

According to Publishers Weekly, this anthology “includes a liberal dose of the gothic and supernatural, with disappearance and loss being constants.”
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Manila Noir (Philippines)

Fresh noir from one of the most intense, congested, and overpopulated cities in the world.

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 5d

Join Danny Goldberg at Book Soup TODAY for a discussion of his new book, "Liberals With Attitude," at 7pm!
8818 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA

@booksoupofficial.bsky.social #rodneyking #socialjustice

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Danny Goldberg, in conversation with Jarl Mohn, discusses & signs Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating and the Fight for the Soul of Los Angeles

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Bobbito García aka Kool Bob Love @koolboblove.bsky.social · 6d

My memoir made this short list on @usatoday.com! www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

Literary Gems: Must-read books by Latinx writers

The season’s books offer a powerful wave of Latine storytelling that redefines what it means to write about place, identity and transformation.

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 6d

If you’re in Ptown this weekend, come on out to hear Lauren Sanders talk about the 25th Anniversary Edition of Kamikaze Lust, winner of the 2000 Lambda Literary Award.
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East End Books Ptown Presents: Lauren Sanders "Kamikaze Lust" October 11th at 5pm.

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 6d

Check out radio legend Bobbito Garcia on the Underground Arsenal show!
@koolboblove.bsky.social #basketball #hiphop #bball
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Radio Legend Bobbito Garcia On The Underground Arsenal Show

YouTube video by Underground Arsenal

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Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · 7d

Three new history books explore DC punk, two are about zines and one chronicles Swiz.

DC Punk Explored in Three New History Books

Two are about zines and one chronicles Swiz.

www.washingtonian.com

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 6d

Danny Goldberg's book, "Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating and the Fight for the Soul of Los Angeles" is out now and gets 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️s! #rodneyking #socialjustice
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Discover and share books you love on Goodreads.

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 6d

@punknews.bsky.social announces Brian Baker's tour for his latest book of photos, "The Road" available at
www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/the-...
@brianbakers.bsky.social #punk #punkrock #badreligion

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Bocas Lit Fest @bocaslitfest.bsky.social · 6d

Odiyo, a Caribbean digital audiobook platform, has announced the acquisition of audio rights to five celebrated titles from @akashicbooks.bsky.social, and will bring to life works by compelling voices in Caribbean and diaspora literature. Full story at: jamaicaobserver.com/2025/10/02/c...

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 6d

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 7d

Join Brian Baker near you as he discusses his new book of photos, “The Road.”