Agate 2020 Holiday Gift Picks

For the Dolly Lover

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DOLLY PARTON: IN HER OWN WORDS

A collection of more than 300 inspirational and thought-provoking quotes from singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian Dolly Parton.


For the True Crime Enthusiast

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HE HAD IT COMING

Kori Rumore, Marianne Mather, and the Chicago Tribune

An intimate look into the lives of the real women who inspired the characters of the hit musical Chicago, as told through archival photos, original reporting, and new analysis from the Chicago Tribune.


For the Comedy Buff

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THE SECOND CITY

The Second City with Sheldon Patinkin and Liz Kozak

An expanded and updated history of Chicago’s legendary comedy institution, complete with rare photographs and never-before-heard stories from scores of successful alumni.


For the Sports Fan

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STATE

Melissa Isaacson

An inspirational story of an unlikely group of high school girls who pull together to win their state’s high school basketball championship just after the passage of Title IX, as told by trailblazing sports journalist Melissa Isaacson.


For the Football Junkie

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THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE BOOK OF THE CHICAGO BEARS

The Chicago Tribune

A comprehensive portrait of the Chicago Bears, featuring essays, archival photos, a one-of-a-kind first-person account by George Halas, and team memorabilia, all from the Chicago Tribune‘s vast historical archives, released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the team and the NFL.


For the Literary-Minded

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THE COLOR OF LOVE

Marra B. Gad

A winner of the 2020 Midwest Book Award in Memoir/Autobiography, The Color of Love is an unforgettable memoir from independent film and TV producer Marra B. Gad about what you inherit from your family—identity, disease, melanin, hate, and most powerful of all, love.


For the Homemaker

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MARTHA STEWART: IN HER OWN WORDS

A collection of the most inspiring, thought-provoking quotes on success and business from lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, which illustrate the story of Stewart’s rise, fall, and spectacular comeback.


For the Entrepreneur

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RICHARD BRANSON: IN HIS OWN WORDS

A collection of quotes from “England’s most outrageous billionaire,” which offers an intimate look into the mind of the Virgin Group’s founder and chairman—a business icon unlike any other.


For the Swifties

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TAYLOR SWIFT: IN HER OWN WORDS

A collection of more than 300 quotes that peels back the curtain on Taylor Swift’s public persona to reveal the artistry and business savvy that have propelled her to the top.

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