He Had It Coming Discount and Excerpt
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
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Happy National Ice Cream Day!
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
Agate Staff Picks: Summer Reading
July 14, 2020
Here at Agate, summer is the season for reading! From classics to crosswords, here are the books the staff is enjoying this season. Diana Slickman, Director of Operations I’ve been… READ MORE
Black Publishing Power: Spotlight on Bolden
June 19, 2020
To demonstrate our power and clout in the publishing industry, Saturday June 13 – Saturday June 20, we encourage you to purchase any two books by Black writers. Our goal… READ MORE
Leonard Pitts, Jr. on Juneteenth
June 18, 2020
In 1967, Nina Simone recorded a song called “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free.” She sings in a tone lilting and wistful, fingers snapping, piano… READ MORE
Q&A with Lindsay Navama, author of Hungry for Harbor Country
June 4, 2020
Part cookbook, part travel guide, Hungry for Harbor Country features more than 50 seasonal, allergy-friendly recipes that capture the beauty, charm, and flavor of southwest Michigan. Long a beloved vacation… READ MORE
5 More Small Bookstores Beating Boredom
May 27, 2020
The third installation in our series features 5 more bookstores who are weathering the pandemic with author events, staff picks, and book bundles in tow. As we await their reopening,… READ MORE
How 5 More Small Bookstores are Beating Boredom
May 12, 2020
We are back with even more bookstores whose efforts to reach, connect, and comfort quarantined book-lovers have not gone unnoticed. Here are more resources for book-loving families, from some of… READ MORE
Agate Staff Reads: Back To The Classics
April 27, 2020
There’s never been a better time to reread a favorite classic—or start the one that’s been sitting on your nightstand forever! Here are some favorites from the Agate team. Jacqueline… READ MORE
How 5 Small Bookstores are Beating Boredom
April 21, 2020
In light of nationwide school closures, the book world has rallied to keep us comforted, engaged, and entertained with virtual storytimes, author events, and book deliveries for readers of all… READ MORE