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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Words of Wisdom from Judy Blume: 10 Favorite Quotes

Inspiration from the woman who taught us about relationships, growing up, and independence.

The Farm from Charlotte's Web Could Be Your New Home

The Maine farm where E.B. White wrote and set his children’s classic is going for $3.7 million.

A Wrinkle in Time Trailer is a Visual Feast

Watch the first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s time travel classic.

PBS' Little Women Adaptation Gets Big Names and Fresh Faces

Angela Lansbury, among others, is set to star in the 2018 adaptation from PBS Masterpiece.

Adult Books for Fans of A Wrinkle in Time

Charlotte Jones Voiklis and Lena Roy discuss their grandmother's incredible adult novels.

New Covers for Alice Walker Books

Because beautiful books deserve beautiful covers

Classic English Literature That Belongs On Your Reading List

The best and most memorable classic English literature.

The Best Books Like To Kill a Mockingbird

25 recommended reads for fans of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Who Wrote It: Anne Sexton or Sylvia Plath?

Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the famous poets' work.

Alice Walker Tells Readers: "Don’t Despair"

"Do we turn on others, or toward others? Do we share our awakening, or only our despair?"

8 Novels Inspired by the Odyssey

Odysseus’ epic adventure sparked ideas in the minds of James Joyce, William Faulkner, and more.

Epic TV Shows with Shakespearean Themes

Because everything relates back to the Bard ...

7 Classic Summer Reads

Longer days mean more time to devour those hefty classics.

Rachel Carson Wants You to Share Your Sense of Wonder

The legendary environmentalist emphasizes the importance of sharing nature with children. 

The Re-Read: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

Revisiting this Judy Blume classic was kind of a religious experience.

5 Beloved Characters Who Shaped Our Identity

We're still taking our cues from our literary kid-heroes.

Happy Birthday Shakespeare: 17 Best Shakespeare Movies

"Well, I think I remember Mel Gibson correctly, and he didn't say that."

The Re-Read: Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre is imperfect—and far more appealing for it.

The Laborious Birth of Jane Eyre

Discover the story behind Jane Eyre in Juliet Barker's astounding biography, The Brontës.