Early Bird Books Reading Recommendations

The best in modern Mexican American literature.

Gloria Steinem discusses the continued importance of Marge Piercy's sci-fi classic, Woman on the Edge of Time.

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

Paula Gunn Allen, a Native American activist, offers hope for the future in The Sacred Hoop, says Gloria Steinem.

Horror writer Jonathan Ryan shares how he uses his Christian faith to inspire, but not define, his writing.

How Margaret Atwood's classic shows the significance of reproductive freedom.

How Mary McCarthy's classic can be read as an indicator of change—or the lack of it.

Valerie Hudson's critical book shows how violence against women is a proxy for nationwide violence.

Gloria Steinem discusses the lasting impact of Robin Morgan's political classic on terrorism.

Thoughts on timeless and timely books.

These tales are about more than back alleys and dirty needles.

Take your book club for a walk on the wild side with subversive selections.

We still haven't recovered from these reads.

Every month, renowned authors pick a story from the magazine’s archives to read aloud and discuss—with hilarious results.

Eileen Goudge takes us behind her writing of Trail of Secrets!

The powerhouses that ignited change.

Curl up with crime-solving stories from mystery’s most beloved authors.

We have a hunch you'll enjoy these eccentric characters, crafty plots, and clever red herrings.

Is vintage horror scarier than contemporary thrillers? We think so.