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Best Literary History Book 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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10 Brainy Beach Reads to Relax With

Just because you're checked out of the office doesn't mean you're checked out of great reading.

Banned and Challenged Books Take the Spotlight in Free Voices

We’re proud to support challenged books and the right to free expression.

6 Anti-Valentine's Day Books for Cynics

Who needs candles and confections on Valentine’s Day when you’ve got a great novel?

Wes Anderson’s Love Affair with Literature

In Wes Anderson's films, books offer solace and keep a record of people and places past.

All This and Brains, Too: 5 Signature Literary Fashions

Who else but James Joyce could pull off an eye patch?

10 Famous Writers on Keeping a Journal

These writers know the importance of keeping a journal, whether it's for revenge, memory, or stress reduction.

Star-Crossed Lovers: YA Books Inspired by Romeo and Juliet

From feuding families to balcony scenes, these novels draw on the best of the Bard.

Sincerely Yours: 8 Best Literary Letter Collections

Read between the lines in the letters of your favorite writers.

The History of Book Burning

"He who destroys a good book, kills reason itself.”

What Are Gothic Books?

A gripping genre which goes far beyond its unsettling aesthetic.

Vita Sackville-West: Virginia Woolf’s Greatest Love Affair

Meet the woman who inspired Virginia Woolf's most fanciful novel.

8 Lost Masterpieces from NYRB Classics

The best of an imprint that digs deep into lost classics.

10 Books Every College Grad Should Read

Kind of like a course curriculum. But for life.

12 Brilliant Female Authors You’ve Never Heard Of

These underappreciated writers deserve your attention.

Celebrating the 120-Year History of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Rediscovering the book series that redefined children's literature.