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
April 15, 2020
As we shelter in place, books serve as both entertainment and respite. In this blog post, a few Agate employees share what they are reading in this time of isolation…. READ MORE
March 30, 2020
The Agate staff is working remotely. While we miss our Evanston space, we’ve found ways to adapt. From book stacks to helpful cats, here are how ten of Agate’s employees… READ MORE
March 27, 2020
Staple foods like beans, lentils, and frozen vegetables are cost-effective and long-lasting, but making the same recipes week after week can leave your taste buds wanting more. We’ve picked three… READ MORE
March 19, 2020
“Reading well is one of the great pleasures that solitude can afford you, because it is, at least in my experience, the most healing of pleasures. It returns you to… READ MORE
March 11, 2020
This Pi Day, we’re celebrating The Hoosier Mama Book of Pie by Paula Haney, the baking genius behind the beloved Hoosier Mama Pie Company. Filled to the brim with pie-making… READ MORE
March 9, 2020
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the powerful women behind some of our most beloved titles. Joan Barnes, Play It Forward Forty years ago, Joan Barnes founded a play center… READ MORE
February 14, 2020
He Had It Coming is now available for purchase online or at your favorite local bookstore! This chilling true crime tale reveals the story behind the real prisoners who inspired… READ MORE
February 11, 2020
RuPaul: In His 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 more… READ MORE
January 27, 2020
Ron Stallworth, the New York Times bestselling author of Black Klansman, recommends Marra Gad’s The Color of Love “for a good life-affirming read,” calling Marra B. Gad’s memoir about her… READ MORE