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11/12/2025

Los Angeles! Meet Denise Nicholas and pick up a signed copy of FINDING HOME this Sunday, November 16 at 2 pm at ! RSVP now at the link here (https://malikbooks.com/events-1/ola/services/meet-greet-book-talk-with-actor-actress-activist-denise-nicholas) to save your spot.
In FINDING HOME, acclaimed actress and writer Denise Nicholas reflects on her six-decade career in Hollywood. Her evocative storytelling not only offers a glimpse into her own remarkable life, but also provides a resonant narrative of what it means to live, work, and succeed as a Black woman in America over the past half-century.

11/11/2025

Calling all Denise Nicholas fans! Join Denise Nicholas, Agate’s own Doug Seibold, and on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 at 7 pm ET for a special virtual event to celebrate the release of FINDING HOME! This event is open to all, no matter where you are—reserve your spot via the link here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denise-nicholas-actress-and-author-in-conversation-with-doug-seibold-tickets-1751813845369?aff=oddtdtcreator) to make sure you get the link to the event!
In FINDING HOME, acclaimed actress and writer Denise Nicholas reflects on her six-decade career in Hollywood. Her evocative storytelling not only offers a glimpse into her own remarkable life, but also provides a resonant narrative of what it means to live, work, and succeed as a Black woman in America over the past half-century.

11/05/2025

Happy publication day to Denise Nicholas and FINDING HOME! In her new and heartfelt memoir FINDING HOME, acclaimed actress and writer Denise Nicholas reflects on her six-decade career in Hollywood, and the profound loss, family secrets, and resilience that punctuated it. Her evocative storytelling not only offers a glimpse into her own remarkable life but also provides a resonant narrative of what it means to live, work, and succeed as a Black woman in America over the past half-century.

On shelves now and available everywhere books are sold!

10/30/2025

Detroit! Join Denise Nicholas and on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 at 6 pm at Fixins Soul Kitchen Detroit for the launch party for FINDING HOME! Tickets include a copy of the book and can be purchase via the link here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-home-author-event-with-denise-nicholas-tickets-1730511258759?aff=oddtdtcreator)!
In FINDING HOME, acclaimed actress and writer Denise Nicholas reflects on her six-decade career in Hollywood. Her evocative storytelling not only offers a glimpse into her own remarkable life, but also provides a resonant narrative of what it means to live, work, and succeed as a Black woman in America over the past half-century.

10/15/2025

THE HOOSIER MAMA BOOK OF BREAKFAST BAKES is now available for preorder via ! In this cookbook, Paula Haney brings the warmth and mouth-watering magic of her nationally renowned Chicago pie shop right to your kitchen. Written in the same easy-going style as her award winning debut cookbook THE HOOSIER MAMA BOOK OF PIE, Haney’s second cookbook opens up the world of breakfast with sweet and savory bakes that can turn anyone into a morning person. Make your mornings sweeter with a copy of THE HOOSIER MAMA BOOK OF BREAKFAST BAKES, available for preorder now via the link here: https://aa6fgp-gh.myshopify.com/products/hoosier-mama-book-of-breakfast-bakes

10/09/2025

October 9, 1893 was “Chicago Day” at the World’s Columbian Exposition. 132 years later, we’re celebrating with our books dedicated to Chicago! Snag all of these—and more—via the link here: https://publisher.indiepubs.com/agate

10/08/2025

Happy publication day to CHICAGO HOMES: A PORTRAIT OF THE CITY’S EVERYDAY ARCHITECTURE by Carla Bruni () and Phil Thompson ()! This first-of-its-kind book about Chicago’s residential architecture is filled with delightfully told stories as it reveals everything about what makes a home a Chicago home. Precisely illustrated and wonderfully detailed, this book is perfect for Chicago lovers, architecture buffs, and casual Zillow browsers alike. CHICAGO HOMES is on shelves and available now everywhere books are sold!

10/03/2025

Calling all Swifties! Celebrate the release of Taylor’s twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” by picking up a copy of TAYLOR SWIFT: IN HER OWN WORDS, a collection of more than 350 of her most insightful, profound quotes on topics ranging from heartbreak and romance, to reputation and the industry, and to finding her voice as one of the most influential women of our time. This is a must-have for any Taylor Swift fans looking to reflect on her meteoric rise to the top. Get your copy via the link here (https://indiepubs.com/products/taylor-swift-in-her-own-words-1?_pos=4&_sid=c5f8b3a0d&_ss=r).

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09/29/2025

Happy International Coffee Day! Celebrate with us by grabbing copies of Jessica Easto’s CRAFT COFFEE: A MANUAL and HOW TO TASTE COFFEE to really take advantage of everything your daily cup of coffee has to offer.
Learn more at the link here (https://www.agatepublishing.com/author/jessica-easto/).
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09/26/2025

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Maxine Clair, whose guide to creativity, IMAGINE THIS, we published in 2014 here at Agate, where we also reissued her story collection, RATTLEBONE, and novel, OCTOBER SUITE, in ebook editions.

“It was a privilege to work with Maxine Clair, whose work and career were an inspiration to so many. She could not have been a more gracious partner, and everyone who worked with her here at Agate appreciated her professionalism and consideration,” said Doug Seibold, president of Agate.
Learn more about her books at the link here (https://www.agatepublishing.com/search-results/?keyword=maxine+clair)

09/22/2025

There’s still time to preorder a copy of CHICAGO HOMES by Carla Bruni () and Phil Thompson () before its official October 8 pub date! Rumor has it some retailers are shipping preorders early 👀
CHICAGO HOMES is a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind book about Chicago’s residential architecture and the stories that shaped it. This is an entertaining and precisely illustrated story of Chicago homes from the city’s earliest days through the Second World War, revealing everything about what makes a home a Chicago home. It’s a must-have for architecture fans and Chicago lovers alike!
Officially on shelves October 8 and available for preorder now, everywhere books are sold!

09/19/2025

ARCs are here! In her new and heartfelt memoir FINDING HOME, acclaimed actress and writer Denise Nicholas reflects on her six-decade career in Hollywood, and the profound loss, family secrets, and resilience that punctuated it. Her evocative storytelling not only offers a glimpse into her own remarkable life but also provides a resonant narrative of what it means to live, work, and succeed as a Black woman in America over the past half-century.

Coming soon to a shelf near you this November! Review copies are available via Edelweiss or upon request by contacting Agate’s publicity manager Jacqueline Jarik at [email protected].

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