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
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
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
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
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
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