The Heart of Applebutter Hill book

Featured Book: The Heart of Applebutter Hill by Donna W. Hill

The Heart of Applebutter Hill 14-year-old Adiaphoran refugees Baggy and Abigail are a bit cynical, as they are alone in a new country. Rounded up with other refugee kids, they live in Transition House at the Plumkettle Learning Center until they are placed with guardians. Photographer Baggy moves into a berm house containing a WWII periscope … Continue reading Featured Book: The Heart of Applebutter Hill by Donna W. Hill

Secrets from a Manhattan Broker book

Featured Book: Secrets from a Manhattan Broker by Alex Zane Coleman

Secrets from a Manhattan Broker: Things Your Rental Broker Doesn't Want You to Know Have you ever wondered why finding an apartment in Manhattan can be such a frustrating, daunting experience? Have you ever thought that maybe those advertisements that you see on Craigslist could be for fake apartments? Do you wonder about what goes … Continue reading Featured Book: Secrets from a Manhattan Broker by Alex Zane Coleman

Reggae Icon Shaggy Releases New Audio Book Go de Rass to Sleep

Akashic Books has announced the release of the new Jamaican translation of Go the F*** to Sleep by Reggae Icon Shaggy with the new audio book entitled Go de Rass to Sleep. Read on. From the Press Release REGGAE ICON SHAGGY (best known for his hit singles “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me,” and “Angel”) records the … Continue reading Reggae Icon Shaggy Releases New Audio Book Go de Rass to Sleep

Garfield Ellis Launches “Till I’m Laid to Rest” in Miami (Book about Jamaicans)

Award-winning novelist Garfield Ellis launched his latest novel, Till I’m Laid to Rest, in Miami, Florida, earlier this month. The launch was held at Miami’s largest independent book store, Books and Books, in collaboration with the University of Miami. The launch was attended by members of the Miami literary and social scene, as well as … Continue reading Garfield Ellis Launches “Till I’m Laid to Rest” in Miami (Book about Jamaicans)