Storytelling, Magic & Imagination
Sept 15, 2026
Step into the magical world of one of today's most exciting fantasy authors.
Join Malik Books for an unforgettable evening with New York Times bestselling author LaDarrion Williams as he celebrates the release of Ashes at the Altar (Blood at the Root – Book 3), the thrilling new installment in his acclaimed fantasy series that has captivated readers across the country.
Blending Black history, HBCU culture, folklore, ancestry, and magic, the Blood at the Root series has become a cultural phenomenon, introducing readers to a richly imagined world where heritage, identity, and destiny collide.
This special event will feature an engaging conversation with LaDarrion Williams, audience Q&A, and an opportunity to have your book personally signed. Whether you've followed Malik Baron's journey from the beginning or are discovering the series for the first time, this celebration promises an inspiring evening filled with imagination, storytelling, and community.
Moderator: Rodney Barnes
Reserve your seat today at MalikBooks.com.
Come for the book. Stay for the experience. Leave inspired.
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Experience the magic of Ashes at the Altar with NYT bestselling author LaDarrion Williams. Live at Malik Books. Moderated by Rodney Barnes.
Your Evening Includes:
✨ Live conversation with LaDarrion Williams
📚 Audience Q&A
✍️ Book signing hosted by Malik Books
📖 Ticket includes a Copy of Ashes at the Altar and previous books in the series available for purchase at event
🎁 Exclusive giveaways and surprises
📸 Photo opportunities
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Ashes at the Altar (Blood at the Root Part 3) PRE-ORDER SIGNED COPY by LaDarrion Williams
Ashes at the Altar (Blood at the Root Part 3) (NEW RELEASE SUMMER 2026/ PRE-ORDER SIGNED COPY!) All international orders will be issued without a signed copy. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: September 15, 2026
At a hidden magical HBCU a teen boy must confront evil spirits, family secrets and tested loyalties. In this haunting finale to the New York Times bestselling Blood at the Root trilogy, bloodlines, betrayal, and legacy collide in a battle that may cost everything.
Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores by Katie Mitchell
A stunning visual homage to Black bookstores around the country along with profiles and essays that celebrate the history, community, activism, and culture these spaces embody, featuring an original foreword by Nikki Giovanni.
Black literature is perhaps the most powerful, polarizing force in the modern American zeitgeist. Today—as Black novels draw authoritarian ire, as Black memoirs shape public debates, as Black polemics inspire protest petitions—it’s more important than ever to highlight the places that center these stories: Black bookstores.
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