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Publisher of books by Midwestern authors; books on food, cooking, and nutrition; books by Black American writers; and books on business, coaching & leadership.

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Attn: @agatepublishing.bsky.social New Review of Chicago Homes in @thirdcoastrvw.bsky.social.

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28.01.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @chicagomag.com for highlighting Michael Gebert's new book THE CHICAGO WAY!

Order your copy: indiepubs.com/products/the...

10.02.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finding Home: A Memoir A Memoir

Order your copy of FINDING HOME here:

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19.11.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Finding Home: A Memoir’ with Denise Nicholas On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Denise Nicholas, actress, activist, writer, and author of β€˜Finding Home: A Memoir.’

Thank you @kutnews.bsky.social for hosting Denise Nicholas for this great interview on FINDING HOME!

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19.11.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Agate's own @dougseibold.bsky.social interview the brilliant Denise Nicholas about her new book, FINDING HOME!

Free and open to everyone! RSVP to get the Zoom link here:
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18.11.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bulls An in-depth look at the history of the Chicago Bulls franchise, featuring profiles, photography, box scores, and more from the archives of the Chicago Tribune.The Chicago Bulls, one of the NBA’s most ...

The #ChicagoBulls play tonight! Take a look back through decades of Bulls history with THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE BOOK OF THE CHICAGO BULLS, on shelves and available now. Grab yours:

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04.11.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of "Chicago Homes" has a grid of line drawings of different styles of houses and apartment buildings in Chicago.

Cover of "Chicago Homes" has a grid of line drawings of different styles of houses and apartment buildings in Chicago.

The cover for "Out of the Loop" shows a lone house at dusk next to an overpass, trees, and with snow on the ground.

The cover for "Out of the Loop" shows a lone house at dusk next to an overpass, trees, and with snow on the ground.

Book of the Week in my Substack newsletter is "Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture" by Carla Bruni and Phil Thompson, published this week by @agatepublishing.bsky.social:
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(Scroll down for another Chicago/Agate book from the archive.)

06.10.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just starting to dig into this here, but it looks like Agate has more than 50 books on this list, and we are preparing how to pursue this whole process with our authors.

02.10.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @slate.com for including CROWN: AN ODE TO THE FRESH CUT on this list!!! πŸ‘‘πŸ‘‘πŸ‘‘

Don't have a copy yet? Grab one here:
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22.09.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Cubs The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Cubs is a decade-by-decade look at one of baseball’s most beloved if hard-luck teams, starting with the franchise’s beginnings in 1876 as the Chicago White Stoc...

The Cubs are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020! Relive the thrills of postseasons pastβ€”including the 2016 World Seriesβ€”with THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE BOOK OF THE CHICAGO CUBS. Order yours:

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17.09.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Everyoneβ€”Yes, Everyoneβ€”Should Join a Book Club β€œBooks are something socialβ€”a writer speaking to a readerβ€”so I think making the reading of a book the center of a social event, the meeting of a book club, is a brilliant idea.” –Yann Martel * Our …

Thank you to @literaryhub.bsky.social for sharing this brilliant essay from Linda-Marie Barrett, author of CREATING A SALON, which is on shelves now everywhere books are sold!

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10.09.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jane Fonda: In Her Own Words Get inside the head of Jane Fonda: actress, political activist, environmentalist, philanthropist, and creator of an unlikely fitness empire that captivated the country beginning in the 1980s. This col...

Did you catch #JaneFonda on Fresh Air today? For more of her infinite wisdom, you can snag a (discounted!) copy of JANE FONDA: IN HER OWN WORDS from us here:

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02.09.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Agate Publishing's Creator Profile

We're officially on TikTok! If you're there, too, we hope you'll follow us:

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26.08.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Purple graphic with white text, Medill logo and Agate Publishing logo. There is a graphic of stacked books and glasses on the right.

Purple graphic with white text, Medill logo and Agate Publishing logo. There is a graphic of stacked books and glasses on the right.

Are you a journalist looking to publish a nonfiction book? πŸ“š Submit your book proposal for a new partnership between Medill and @agatepublishing.bsky.social. Details: spr.ly/63321faFyv

20.08.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Writers Need What Writers Need

Have you subscribed to @dougseibold.bsky.social on Substack yet? You can read today's post about "What Writers Need" and subscribe here:

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24.07.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Agate Publishing announces partnership with Medill School of Journalism - Agate Publishing We're happy to announce a new partnership with Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. The collaboration will publish nonfiction books

We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Medill to publish nonfiction books by journalists. You can learn more about our collaboration and learn more about what we're looking for in terms of submissions here:

www.agatepublishing.com/blog/2025/07...

11.07.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Purple graphic with photo of a bookshelf on the right and Agate Publishing's logo.

Purple graphic with photo of a bookshelf on the right and Agate Publishing's logo.

Medill is collaborating with @agatepublishing.bsky.social to publish nonfiction books written by journalists, creating an outlet for journalists to produce ambitious long form work in a media climate where it’s challenging to find opportunities to do so: http://spr.ly/633294xBFV

10.07.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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My Creole-Cali Kitchen – Agate Publishing Elevate your home cooking with more than 100 recipes that feature the vibrant fusion of Creole flavors and California freshness from renowned personal chef, ...

Order your copy here: www.agatepublishing.com/978157284351...

30.06.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Best Cookbooks of Summer 2025 Here are the titles we're keeping cracked in our own kitchensβ€”recipes included.

Thrilled to see our July release MY CREOLE-CALI KITCHEN on EPICURIOUS's list of Best Cookbooks of Summer 2025!

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30.06.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Relationship-Driven Leader: Strengthening Connections to Enhance Productivity and Wellness at Work Strengthening Connections to Enhance Productivity and Wellness at Work

For more of Dr. Bridbord's workplace relationship insights, grab a copy of her book here:

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09.05.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attachment Styles: What Are They, and Why Do They Matter in the Workplace? | The Glasshammer Though many factors can contribute to a person’s actions in the workplace, a psychological framework called attachment theory may help to explain the bigger picture.

New from Dr. Karen Bridbord, author of THE RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN LEADER, for The Glass Hammer:

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09.05.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Warren Buffett: In His Own Words For more than half a century, Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has been one of the world’s most respected businessmen, not just because of his savvy investments and unmatche...

Warren Buffett may be stepping down, but you can still find all of his wisdom on business, politics, life, and more in WARREN BUFFETT: IN HIS OWN WORDS, which is on shelves and available now (on sale!):

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06.05.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far) | Kirkus Reviews

Another crown for CROWN! πŸ‘‘ Thank you Kirkus for including CROWN as a Best Picture Book of the 21st Century (So Far)!

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01.04.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill Gates: In His Own Words Get inside the head of one of the most important leaders of our time with this collection of quotes fromβ€”global business icon and philanthropist Bill Gates, the co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft....

Brushing up on all things Bill Gates? Don't miss BILL GATES: IN HIS OWN WORDSβ€”an essential collection of Gates's most thought-provoking wisdom.

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05.02.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words Get inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time, a pop music phenomenon turned titan of industry and cultural icon: Taylor Swift. This collection of quotes has been carefully ...

Happy birthday to Taylor Swift!

We're celebrating with our TAYLOR SWIFT: IN HER OWN WORDS, which collects her most inspirational and thought-provoking quotes into one volume. Snag your copy here:
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13.12.2024 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Agate's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide!

We've got something for everyone on your list this holiday season! Check out some of our recommendations for 2024:

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18.11.2024 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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