September 13, 2018
Cozy up with a good book this fall: Someone Has Led This Child to Believe, Regina Louise’s unflinching, unforgettable true story of overcoming neglect in the US foster-care system, is the… READ MORE
January 9, 2018
Sound the trumpets—Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, written by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Gordon C. James, is one of 2017’s best books of the year! Kirkus Reviews Best… READ MORE
December 12, 2017
Happy first day of Hanukkah! To help you celebrate in style and with minimal stress, we are providing the perfect holiday menu, courtesy of Laura Frankel’s Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes: 120… READ MORE
December 8, 2017
Not sure what to give your loved one for the holidays? Does your loved one live in Chicago? Worry not, my friend—your local indie publisher has got you covered. Scroll… READ MORE
November 16, 2017
Happy publication week to Chicago Flashback: The People and Events That Shaped a City’s History! As the temperature counts down to the holidays, all you need to stay entertained is… READ MORE
November 14, 2017
Autumn leaves, temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees, soup and bread, seasonal cocktails, and cozy sweaters make life one hundred percent better. Today, we are celebrating the season with three… READ MORE
October 25, 2017
As the NHL delves into hockey season, you can take a deep-dive into The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Blackhawks for a decade-by-decade look at the city’s 21st-century sports dynasty!… READ MORE
October 23, 2017
How does it feel to be the smartest person in the room? Now you can find out for yourself because 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything: A… READ MORE
October 11, 2017
At long last, you can walk into your favorite indie book store TODAY and pick up Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, written by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Gordon… READ MORE
September 29, 2017
Happy International Coffee Day! On this most cherished of days, we at Agate turn to the authority on all things beans and brews for guidance: Craft Coffee: A Manual: Brewing… READ MORE