Best Biography and Memoir Recommendations

Read an excerpt from Iris Apfel’s memoir that is just as authentic and vivacious as she was.

"I have no intention of being a footnote in someone else’s life.” —Martha Gellhorn, on her relationship with Ernest Hemingway

These directors are excellent storytellers, in any medium.

Stoic philosophy is not just for ancient philosophers. 

These picks are definitely “read by the fireplace” worthy. 

Introduce your kids to real heroes.

The controversial Christian author defied categorization.

Go beyond the headlines.

The celebrated TV star died unexpectedly on October 28, but leaves behind a legacy both on the screen and behind the scenes.

The best of visual and literary storytelling.

Learn about these Latina women who left a remarkable impact on the world. 

Go behind the scenes of the publishing industry.

Stunning cases of art imitating life.

Give Mom the gift of the written word, courtesy of Candice Bergman, Erma Bombeck, and others.

It's not all love in this city.

Filled with chilling escape stories, secret spies, harrowing memoirs, and more.

You'll be dying to discuss these picks.

Check out what Early Bird Books subscribers loved this year.

There are two sides to every story...

“You are more mysterious than David Blaine reading a Sue Grafton novel at Area 51.”