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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 12h

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 · 13h

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 · 1d

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 · 13h

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.”
www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/mani...

Manila Noir (Philippines)

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

www.akashicbooks.com

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 3d

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.

www.usatoday.com

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

@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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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

Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Danny Goldberg will be @ Book Soup LA to discuss his new book, “Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating & the Fight for the Soul of LA” w Jarl Mohn
Oct 9 7PM
8818 W Sunset Blvd @booksoupofficial.bsky.social
#books #instabook #rodneyking #darylgates #socialjustice

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to Linda Aranow for capturing Brian Baker and Brett Gurewitz at their talk at @booksoupofficial.bsky.social about Brian’s new book of photos, “The Road” on Oct. 6 @brianbakers.bsky.social @brettgurewitz.bsky.social

Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Roddy Bottum answers more questions regarding his new memoir, “The Royal We” available for pre-order at

www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/the-...

#faithnomore #imperialteen #manonman

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Pub Day to Swiz too!
Today is the official date this photo book hits the streets courtesy of DC harDCore legends Swiz. Thanks to the many photographers who made this possible!
www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/swiz/

#punk #hardcoremusic #dischordrecords #punkrock #punkphotography @dischord.com

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Join Marianne Leone at the Kingston Council on Aging as she discusses her hilarious new book, "Christina the Astonishing" on Oct. 7 at 6PM.
@strega54.bsky.social

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating and the Fight for the Soul of LA By Danny Goldberg

Is out TODAY!

The story of a coalition formed to challenge the destructive reign of Daryl Gates.

www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/libe...

#rodneyking #lariots #darylgates #bookstagram #socialjustice

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Pamela Stafford @pjsposts.bsky.social · 4d

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David Duchovny Pokes Fun At Fame

YouTube video by Frame Work Media

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Pamela Stafford @pjsposts.bsky.social · 4d

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David Duchovny Defines Beauty

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ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 13d

In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome award-winning actor, author, and musician David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”).

Listen on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast or at ilovelibraries.org (link in bio).

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Washington Post has a great article about new rock books-including our new Swiz and Billy Childish books as well as Huggy Bear!
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@billybragg.bsky.social
@dischord.com
#punkrock #punk
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Review | Punk’s next frontier: Revolutionizing the rock-and-roll memoir?

Exciting new books from punk heroes Huggy Bear, Swiz and Billy Childish might be reinventing the form.

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Akashic Books @akashicbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Join Marianne Leone at the Kingston Council on Aging as she discusses her hilarious new book, "Christina the Astonishing" on Oct. 7 at 6PM.
@strega54.bsky.social

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