April 19, 2022
After a prolonged labor dispute and the threatened cancellation of games, baseball fans are breathing a collective sigh of relief as the season finally gets rolling after only a week’s… READ MORE
February 11, 2022
February is Black History Month, and we are celebrating by highlighting Black authors and their work. Agate’s In Their Own Words series shares the most thought-provoking and inspirational quotes from… READ MORE
October 27, 2021
For the Reader THIS LIFE Quntos KunQuest The debut novel of a man currently serving a life sentence at Louisiana State Prison, revealing the inner lives and daily turmoil of… READ MORE
November 19, 2020
November 17th was National Homemade Bread Day, and to celebrate, we’re sharing one of our favorite breadcrumb-garnished recipes from Allen Dikker’s The Potatopia Cookbook. This collection of more than 75 mouthwatering potato recipes… READ MORE
August 13, 2020
After being in quarantine for so long, we’re all in need of some well-deserved self-care. The Self-Care Cookbook: A Holistic Approach to Cooking, Eating, and Living Well by health and… READ MORE
August 11, 2020
Martha Stewart: In Her Own Words is now available for purchase online and at your favorite local bookstore! The latest in Agate’s In Their Own Words series, this book contains… READ MORE
August 10, 2020
Maurine Watkins is known primarily for two things: her work as a Chicago Tribune crime reporter and her play, Chicago, which inspired the popular musical of the same name. Seemingly… READ MORE
July 30, 2020
Essential Books for the Job Search With layoffs on the rise amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of people have found themselves scrambling to secure a new job. Though the search… READ MORE
July 22, 2020
It’s been almost six months since He Had It Coming hit the shelves, and we’re celebrating with a 20% discount on copies this week! He Had It Coming offers an… READ MORE
July 16, 2020
It’s almost National Ice Cream Day! To celebrate, we’re sharing one of our favorite recipes from Agate’s newest cookbook Hungry for Harbor Country by Lindsay Navama: her Cheery Cherry Chocolate… READ MORE