September 13, 2022
Ramsey Lewis died yesterday. He was a Chicago son and unsurprisingly generous enough to write a foreword for our book Strayhorn: An Illustrated Life. Join us here at Agate in celebrating… READ MORE
April 13, 2021
Our new Backlist Spotlight blog series will feature reviews of our backlist titles from current Agate interns. Follow Agate’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up-to-date… READ MORE
February 11, 2021
For many children, reading education has been disrupted due to the pandemic, and Black and brown students are disproportionately affected. That’s one reason why DL Mullen, owner of Chicago’s very… READ MORE
February 3, 2021
This September, Kori Rumore Finley and Marianne Mather spoke with Rick Kogan on WGN Radio, an independent radio station in Chicago, to discuss their book about the four women… READ MORE
December 22, 2020
Small businesses everywhere are experiencing hardships due to COVID-19, and independent bookstores are no exception. In fact, according to the American Booksellers Association, 20% of independent bookstores are now in… READ MORE
October 7, 2020
October marks National LGBTQ+ History Month, and if you’re looking for resources to learn more about queer stories, check out these three Agate picks featuring powerful queer voices. RuPaul: In… READ MORE
Drawing upon more than 300 interviews, Mark Larson’s Ensemble expresses the spirit of Chicago’s ensemble ethos—interweaving the voices of celebrities with stories from designers, composers, and others who have played… READ MORE
October 5, 2020
The third novel from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Leonard Pitts, Jr., Grant Park is a provocative look at race relations in contemporary America. Jumping between the civil rights movement and the… READ MORE
September 25, 2020
The true crime genre has captivated audiences everywhere, inspiring countless television shows, documentaries, podcasts, and more. Here at Agate, we have published a range of books on the subject. Check… READ MORE
September 11, 2020
Did you miss National Read a Book Day on September 6? It’s okay—every day is Read a Book Day for us! In case you need a little help deciding what… READ MORE