Welcome to Agategrrrl’s bookstore where we offer three of the best-selling and most well-read books on the subjects of collecting rocks, gems, minerals, and crystals, written by Agategrrrl herself, Patti Polk. These books are written with beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for seasoned collectors. These guides take you from being simply someone who enjoys rocks and minerals to a knowledgable enthusiast in no time!

Patti Polk is recognized as one of the top agate collectors in the world, as noted in the highly respected reference book, Agates III, by Johann Zenz. A passionate rockhound, she has been collecting, cutting, and polishing rocks for well over 20 years. A skilled lapidary artist, Patti has been published in Rock & Gem magazine, and numerous other periodicals. A much sought-after speaker, Patti often gives her Agate and Jaspers of the Southwest presentation to gem and mineral clubs throughout the Southwest and beyond.