Early Bird Books Reading Recommendations

With stories old and new, these gothic horror novels have the classic dark mood you love and the modern twists you can't resist.

The horror genre's oldest characters continue to spook, so keep the garlic handy.

"Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise."

When in doubt, hit the books.

Get ready to settle in for the long haul.

Which book deserves the title?

The enduring haunting of a cold first wife.

Sometimes dads just don’t fit the bill, and these characters can relate.

Almost a century later, hope continues to endure through disillusionment.

“Trifles make the sum of life."

Unique and poignant fiction from a Nobel Prize-winner.

Read an essay from Alice Walker’s book, Living by the Word.

The National Book Award winner has written much more than The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.

Big Brother doesn’t want you reading these novels.

Nobody does romance quite like the classics.

These characters were there through thick and thin.

Ms. Walker answers readers' questions about her most famous work.

They've bewitched us, body and soul.

From Jane Austen to Roxane Gay, these inspiring stories prove that you are never too old to find yourself.

Read an excerpt from Jack London's classic adventure novel.