He had it coming

The real story behind the women waiting to stand trial for murder on “Murderess Row” in the 1920s, as made famous in the hit musical Chicago. Told through archival photos, original reporting, and new analysis from the Chicago Tribune.

Elon musk: in his own words

A collection of more than 400 quotes from Elon Musk, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and tech icon. Part of the In Their Own Words series.

May we suggest

Art historian and food lover Alison Pearlman visits more than 60 restaurants to take a critical look at the design of physical restaurant menus—their content, size, scope, material, and more—to explore how they influence (or not) our dining experiences and choices.

The froehlich's cookbook

Recipes and memories from Froehlich’s, the beloved local empire that helped transform tiny, almost forgotten Three Oaks, Michigan, into a bustling tourist destination. Colleen Froehlich spent her childhood in her family’s store, a mom-and-pop grocer and bakery in St. Joseph, Michigan, where she l...

Porto

A portrait of Northern Portugal’s cuisine and culture as told through the stories and recipes of the women of Porto’s historic Bolhão Market, who have been selling produce and creating traditional artisan goods for generations.

Power vegan

Power Vegan is a guide to finding the foods that will truly power our daily lives and explains the reasoning behind how eating a more plant-based diet will achieve this aim. Whether readers want to eat better, get fit, or train like an athlete, Power Vegan contains the personalized, balanced app...

Forward from this moment

Since 1976, when he was an 18-year-old junior at USC, Leonard Pitts' writing has been winning awards, including the Pulitzer and five National Headliner Awards. This book collects his best newspaper columns, along with select longer pieces. The book is arranged chronologically under three broad s...

Taylor swift: in her own words: young reader edition

A collection of more than 150 quotes from Taylor Swift, pop culture icon and one of the bestselling musicians of all time, providing young readers a unique look into the mind of one of the most recognizable and influential women of our era. Part of the In Their Own Words: Young Reader Edition ser...

Baked in

Brands must build a new relationship with their customers and the culture they participate in. The old rule was to create safe, ordinary products and combine them with mass marketing. The new rule: create truly innovative products and build the marketing right into them. Today, it's within the...

Much ado

“Engaging and insightful.” —Booklist Much Ado, written by award-winning journalist Michael Lenehan, gives readers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the lauded American Players Theatre’s 2014 production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.Wall Street Journal drama critic Terry Tea...

Wisconsin supper clubs

Supper club guru Ron Faiola is back with updated chronicles and beautiful new photographs from the clubs that captured the attention of readers in Wisconsin Supper Clubs, and also features several new venues shaking up this midwestern tradition. Wisconsin Supper Clubs, Second Edition is a resourc...

Lebron james: in his own words: young reader edition

A collection of more than 100 quotes from LeBron James, basketball mega-star, activist, philanthropist, and cultural icon, providing young readers a unique look into the mind of one of the most recognizable and influential athletes of our era. Part of the In Their Own Words: Young Reader Edition ...

The last thing you surrender

The latest novel by bestselling author Leonard Pitts, Jr. Set during World War II and centered on two families—one white, one black—this is a page-turning American epic of race and war.

The art of extract making

A first-of-its-kind cookbook, featuring 40 unique and approachable extract recipes for both brand-new and experienced DIY extract makers. From VanillaPura founders Paul and Jill Fulton comes a delightful collection of scrupulously tested extract recipes designed to pack maximum flavor and sweetne...

Rihanna: in her own words

A collection of more than 300 quotes from Rihanna, one of the most beloved and influential women in the world. Part of the In Their Own Words series.

The oyster book

The food allergy baking book

An updated and repackaged edition of The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book, The Food Allergy Baking Book presents more than 90 recipes featuring traditional baked goods free of dairy, eggs, and nuts.

If you will lead

If You Will Lead: Enduring Wisdom for 21st-Century Leaders provides readers with guidance for any sort of leadership journey. Whether you are a seasoned executive or just starting your first leadership role, this book will help you grow as a leader. Doug Moran starts by posing four critical ques...

Under the henfluence

An immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and culture reporting by a journalist who accidentally became obsessed with her flock.Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them for food. Yet most people rarely interact with ch...

How's your drink?

Based on the popular feature in the Saturday Wall Street Journal, How's Your Drink illuminates the culture of the cocktail. John F. Kennedy played nuclear brinksmanship with a gin and tonic in his hand. Teddy Roosevelt took the witness stand to testify that six mint juleps over the course of his ...

Hardcore carnivore

The first US edition of Hardcore Carnivore, a collection of meaty recipes from Jess Pryles, a respected authority on Texas- and competition-style barbecue with a large social media following.

The green city market cookbook

The Green City Market is known throughout the Midwest as a premiere destination for the best in organic, sustainable, and locally sourced farm products. This edition of The Green City Market Cookbook, beautifully repackaged in a convenient paperback format, is an essential guide for preparing tho...

Michelle obama: in her own words: young reader edition

A collection of more than 200 quotes from Michelle Obama, author, lawyer, humanitarian, and the first Black woman to serve as First Lady of the United States of America, providing young readers a unique look into the mind of one of the most recognizable and influential women of our era. Part of t...

Hungry for harbor country

Escape to Michigan’s Harbor Country with this cookbook full of recipes and local stories that capture the delicious spirit of the Midwest vacation destination.

Soar

The posthumous memoir of Gail Campbell Woolley, an acclaimed journalist who, after being diagnosed with sickle cell anemia at age seven, made a conscious decision to live a full, eventful, ambitious life and exceeded her life expectancy by more than 20 years.

Holiday cookies

An updated and expanded edition of the bestselling Holiday Cookies, featuring additional recipes from the last decade of contest winners.For nearly four decades, the Chicago Tribune has run its annual Holiday Cookie Contest, asking readers to submit recipes that are both unique and meaningful to ...

Wisconsin supper clubs: another round

Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round, a sequel to author/photographer Ron Faiola's wildly popular first book on the topic (now in its sixth printing), gives readers a peek inside 50 additional clubs from across the Badger State.Traveling from the Northwoods to Beloit, Faiola documents some of t...

Rupaul: in his own words

A collection of 500 quotes from RuPaul, actor, singer, producer and host of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and the most influential drag queen of our time. Part of the In Their Own Words series.

Dolly parton: in her own words

A collection of over 300 quotes from Dolly Parton, music legend, humanitarian, and business icon. Part of the In Their Own Words series.

Sports nutrition for endurance athletes

In this new edition of her bestselling guide, internationally recognized sports nutritionist Monique Ryan explains the latest cutting-edge research on essential topics for endurance athletes such as how to fuel workouts, savvy race preparation, effective recovery, smart weight loss, and safe supp...

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 Stockings and ending with the triumphant 2016 World Series championship.For more than a century, the...

An autobiography of black chicago

Few were more qualified than Dempsey Travis to write the history of African Americans in Chicago, and none would be able to do it with the same command of firsthand sources. This seminal paperback reissue of Travis's best-known work, An Autobiography of Black Chicago, depicts Chicago's African-A...

Red velvet underground

Part memoir, part cookbook, and all rock and roll, Red Velvet Underground tells the story of how musician Freda Love Smith's indie-rock past grew into her family- and food-centric present. Smith, born in Nashville and raised in Indiana, is best known as the drummer and co-founder of bands such as...

The icarus curse

Economic anxiety and loss of trust in civic institutions are driving more and more people to political extremes. How did we get here, and how do we get our economic policies back on track before the democracies of the world derail?From former Belgian minister of finance and bestselling author Joh...

Never stop

“Hands down one of the best explorations into the Black male psyche I’ve ever read.” —EssenceNever Stop is the wrenching memoir of Simba Sana, the cofounder and former leader of Karibu Books, a major indie-bookselling phenomenon and perhaps the most successful black-owned company in the history o...

This life

The debut novel of Quntos KunQuest, an inmate at the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary—better known as Angola. This story reveals the inner lives and daily frustrations of the inmates at Angola, told in a voice—a flow—that is at turns enraged, insightful, cutting, soulful, and poetic.

I quit everything

An experimental account of one woman’s quest to shed addictive substances and behaviors from her life—which dares to ask if we’re really better off without them. In January 2021, Freda Love Smith, acclaimed rock musician and author of Red Velvet Underground, watched as insurgents stormed the U.S....

State

A powerful first-person story of the 70s: an unlikely group of high school girls who came together to win one of their state’s first-ever girls’ basketball championships, told by trailblazing sports journalist Melissa Isaacson and set against the backdrop of radical social change ushered in by th...

The self-care cookbook

A first-of-its-kind cookbook that explores the intersection of cooking, eating, health, and wellness with 130 recipes designed to support one of 10 dimensions of holistic wellness and self-care. A distinct departure from other health and wellness cookbooks.

Ramblers

Today basketball is played “above the rim” by athletes of all backgrounds and colors. But 50 years ago it was a floor-bound game, and the opportunities it offered for African-Americans were severely limited.A key turning point was 1963, when the Loyola Ramblers of Chicago took the NCAA men’s bask...

Jack ma: in his own words

An updated and redesigned edition of one of Agate’s most popular titles in its In Their Own Words series. Hundreds of carefully curated quotes from Alibaba Group founder and tech giant Jack Ma, perhaps the most important business figure in China, updated to include new quotes and major milestones...

The relationship-driven leader

Discover the power of relationship-building to enhance your leadership, boost your team’s well-being, and drive organizational success.In today’s dynamic business environment, the success of any organization is deeply rooted in the quality of its internal relationships. In The Relationship-Driven...

Diabetes snacks, treats, and easy eats for kids

This redesigned and expanded third edition of Diabetes Snacks, Treats, and Easy Eats for Kids offers even more simple, delicious recipes for healthy, well-balanced diets.Since the book was first published in 2006, the prevalence of diabetes in children has continued to increase. Children under ag...

10 things you might not know about nearly everything

This completely updated, redesigned, and reimagined edition of 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything is a fun, fascinating collection of the Chicago Tribune’s popular weekly column 10 Things You Might Not Know. This collection is presented in an updated gift package and more than h...

The chicago tribune book of the chicago white sox

A beautiful and detail-rich hardbound collection of Chicago White Sox history, containing essays, box scores, original reporting, archival photographs, and various memorabilia for one of MLB's most beloved franchises.

Freeman

Freeman, the new novel by Leonard Pitts, Jr., takes place in the first few months following the Confederate surrender and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Upon learning of Lee's surrender, Sam—a runaway slave who once worked for the Union Army—decides to leave his safe haven in Philadelphia ...

Bill gates: in his own words

A collection of over 300 quotes from Bill Gates, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and tech icon. Part of the In Their Own Words series.

Indian for everyone

Now beautifully repackaged in convenient paperback format, Indian for Everyone is the third book by Anupy Singla, former broadcast journalist turned foodie blogger turned best-selling author. This book is by far Singla's most stunning and comprehensive offering yet. Singla is America's favorite a...

Gluten-free baking classics

This revised edition of Annalise Roberts' popular cookbook is a welcome choice for those allergic to gluten who want to enjoy delicious fresh-baked foods.Roberts presents easy-to-use recipes and techniques for baking everyday basics like bread and cookies as well as classic treats like brownies ...

Lush

A seasonal cookbook that showcases two types of seasonal ingredients—produce and craft beer. Written by Jacquelyn Dodd of the popular cooking-with-beer website The Beeroness.

The tahini table

The Tahini Table reveals tahini as a versatile, healthy, and delicious addition to any kitchen, with more than 100 recipes for snacks, dinners, desserts, and more.

Working in the 21st century

From nurses and teachers to wildland firefighters and funeral directors—an intimate, honest, and illuminating collection of interviews that reveal what it’s like to work in America at this historic and volatile moment in time. Author Mark Larson sits down with more than one hundred workers from a...

Steve jobs: in his own words

A new, updated edition of the New York Times bestseller. Get inside the head of Steve Jobs: inventor, visionary, business mogul, and one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world.Drawn from more than three decades of media coverage, this tribute serves up the best, most thought-provoking...

Jane fonda: in her own words

A collection of more than 300 quotes from Jane Fonda, actress, political activist, environmentalist, and philanthropist. Part of the In Their Own Words series.

The best of royko

A collection of legendary columnist Mike Royko’s best work from the Chicago Tribune, edited by his son David Royko.

Warren buffett: in his own words

An updated, redesigned collection of hundreds of quotes from Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO Warren Buffett on business, politics, taxes, life, and more. Part of the In Their Own Words series.

Imagine this

Maxine Clair, award-winning author of the critically acclaimed short story collection Rattlebone and the novel October Suite, has assembled a deeply inspirational yet practical book to help readers access their inner creativity. Imagine This is a beautifully written set of deeply personal stories...

Gluten-free baking classics for the bread machine

Bread may be the staff of life, but if it contains gluten it can trigger an allergic reaction, and even provoke serious digestive disorders like celiac disease. Consumers who love bread but must avoid gluten have long been at the mercy of mediocre products and high prices. With this timely cookbo...

Turn it up

For nearly 25 years, Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune has been reviewing popular music: from indie up-and-comers and underground hip-hop artists to arena-filling rock-and-rollers and celebrity pop superstars. Turn It Up: A Guided Tour Through the Worlds of Pop, Rock, Rap and More is the first-ever...

Strayhorn

“This lush paean to the composer explores the challenges he faced of being both black and gay, and his commitment to his own four freedoms.” —The New York TimesStrayhorn: An Illustrated Life is a stunning collection of essays, photographs, and ephemera celebrating Billy Strayhorn, one of the most...

The migraine relief plan

An essential lifestyle guide to reducing headaches and other symptoms related to migraine, vertigo, and Meniere’s disease. Its “slow-approach” plan and more than 75 trigger-free recipes set readers up for success—even when they’re in pain.In The Migraine Relief Plan, certified health and wellnes...

Burn the place

Michelin-starred chef Iliana Regan's (Elizabeth, Kitsune) culinary memoir, chronicling this intensely driven chef's upbringing in rural Northwest Indiana, her battle with addiction, and the development of her career in urban restaurants.

Artisanal preserves

Nearly twenty years after it first became a bestselling how-to guide for eager new cooks and seasoned preservers alike, Artisanal Preserves is back with an updated edition, providing the latest guidelines for cooking and canning delicious jams, jellies, marmalades, and more.For those new to the c...

The human city

Internationally recognized urbanist Joel Kotkin challenges the conventional urban-planning wisdom that favors high-density, "pack-and-stack" strategies. Instead, Kotkin advocates for "smart suburbs" that take advantage of new technologies, family-friendly policies, and sustainable planning to bui...

The good lfe cookbook

A seasonal cookbook geared toward home cooks contending with SIBO and IBS, as well as toward readers interested in learning more about how various foods affect digestive health.