Early Bird Books Staff

The Early Bird Books Staff is dedicated to bringing its readers the most up-to-date book recommendations and news. Covering a wide array of genres—ranging from literary fiction to biography to mystery and more—our stories provide curated book suggestions so that you’ll never have to wonder: “What do I read next?” 

19 Books You're Grateful For

This holiday season, we're giving thanks for our friends, our families—and of course, our favorite books.

Brand Yourself as a Certified Bookworm with New T-Shirts and More

Because bibliophilia isn't just a hobby, but a way of life (and makes a fantastic fashion statement).

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: The Corfu Trilogy, by Gerald Durrell

Enter for a chance to win the trilogy that inspired the Masterpiece series "The Durrells in Corfu."

Authors Speak Out for National Bullying Prevention Month

Dean Koontz, Peter Lerangis, and more discuss the power of words and how we need to change the conversation.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: The Rules of Magic, by Alice Hoffman

Enter for a chance to win the spellbinding prequel to "Practical Magic."

10 Life Lessons from the Peanuts Gang

Celebrating more70 years of Charles M. Schulz's beloved characters.

All the Feels: The First Book That Made You Cry

A roundup of the hounds and lovers who broke your heart.

"Wakefulness": Remembering Poet John Ashbery

Celebrating the genius of the late American poet (1927-2017).

Hymn: A New Poem by Sherman Alexie

The author’s 2017 poem addresses the hatred currently plaguing the United States.

Autopsy: A New Poem by Sherman Alexie

Sherman Alexie reflects on President Trump's immigration ban through poetry

What Are Ebooks? Your Questions Answered

There is much to learn, young grasshopper.

How Ruth Gruber Helped 1000 European Refugees Find Asylum in America

In Haven, the award-winning journalist recounts her incredible—and controversial—involvement in the rescue of thousands of Jews.

This Is Susan Griffin, Hear Her Roar

The pioneering ecofeminist and Woman and Nature author discusses her book and today's discriminatory climate.

Excerpt: Married Sex, by Jesse Kornbluth

"If you're still having sex, you can save the marriage."

A Different Kind of Love Story

Forced into hiding in swamps and forests, Jack and Rochelle stood by each other as they fought the Nazis until the Soviet liberation of Poland in 1944.

15 Cuba Travel Tips Every Tourist Needs to Know

Author Andrei Codrescu tells it like it is: Headed to the island? Pack aspirin and chocolate. And more.

Short Story: “Food of the Gods,” by Simon R. Green

The British sci-fi author shares a dark delicacy with a twist you won't see coming.