Early Bird Books Reading Recommendations

Here at Early Bird Books, we love all things that have to do with books, reading, and literary news and movies. Browse below for some highlights from our blog!

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35 Must-Read Modern Classics

These reads from the last century all deserve a place on your bookshelf.

20 of Our Favorite Famous First Lines in Literature

From Melville to Didion, these first sentences created lasting and notable impressions.

A Guide to All 9 George Orwell Books

Dive deeper into dystopia, satire and more.

13 Must-Read Graham Greene Books

From literary fiction to thrillers, there’s a Graham Greene book for everyone.

Remembering Photographer Robert Frank, 1924-2019

In 'On the Road to Florida,' Jack Kerouac described what it was like to take a road trip with Robert Frank.

8 Books We Wish We Read in High School

If we could do it all over again, we'd make time for these stories.

8 Romantic Books to Read If You Love Jane Austen

This one's for all the Mr. Darcy lovers out there.

6 Rachel Carson Books That Will Make You See the World With New Eyes

Through writing and research, the legendary conservationist shaped our modern perspective of the environment.

Delve into the Mystery of Nancy Drew’s Legacy with Girl Sleuth 

This book dives into the true story behind every girl’s favorite detective.

9 Female Authors Who Wrote Under Male Pen Names

They broke through barriers to get their voices heard.

Required Reading: 15 Classic High School Books to Read Again

It's time to revisit the great literature we skimmed through in English class.

8 Books to Read Based on Your Favorite Stories

Love the oldies, but looking for something new? You’ve come to the right place.

The Early, Unfinished Work of T.S. Eliot 

A look at The Waste Land author’s initial drafts and unpublished poetry. 

The Trailer for Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Promises an Epic Reboot

Nancy may have upgraded to a cellphone and a skateboard, but she’s still the plucky heroine of your childhood.

MI6 Recruits a Bumbling Salesman in Our Man in Havana

When you're in need of an undercover spy, who you gonna call? The owner of a vacuum cleaner store, of course.

The Re-Read: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Crawl back through the wardrobe and experience Narnia all over again.

Rediscover the Magic of P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins

Get reacquainted with the original story that stole the hearts of readers everywhere.

100 Years: The Life and Work of Madeleine L’Engle 

The ability to understand a child’s imagination is just one of the reasons why the A Wrinkle in Time author’s work has stood the test of time.