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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5 Incredible Books by War Correspondent Martha Gellhorn

"I have no intention of being a footnote in someone else’s life.” —Martha Gellhorn, on her relationship with Ernest Hemingway

7 Real Life Adventure Stories

These tales are all the more incredible because they really happened.

8 Sailing Books That Will Take You to the High Seas

Set sail with these thrilling and true nautical tales.

9 Thrilling Adventure Books for Intrepid Readers

From the frozen expanse of the South Pole to the hot sands of the Sahara.

Remembering Barry Lopez, National Book Award Winner, 1945-2020

“Everything is held together with stories. That is all that is holding us together, stories and compassion.”―Barry Lopez

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.

11 Travel Books That Take You Across the World

A good book can take you places you've never been.

Road Trip Books and Songs for Your Summer Vacation

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Frenchkiss Records, we've put together the perfect playlist and books for a trip on the open road.

10 Books That Will Inspire You to Travel

Consider yourself warned: You’re about to catch the highly contagious travel bug.

9 Travel Writings That Will Take You on a Journey

Enjoy a sun-soaked voyage, a cross-country road trip, and other unforgettable adventures—all without leaving your couch.

Literary Pilgrimage: Virginia Woolf’s England

Take a tour of England through the life and work of Virginia Woolf.

Literary Pilgrimage: Sleepy Hollow, New York

October is the perfect month to visit Washington Irving's favorite town—and the setting for his spine tingling short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

All The Dead Literary Ladies (And Some Dudes, Too)

Jessa Crispin, in the midst of an existential crisis, follows the lives of exiled writers and artists.

Literary Pilgrimage: Asheville, North Carolina

Head to the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains to tour an important town for four major American writers.

15 Cuba Travel Tips Every Tourist Needs to Know

Author Andrei Codrescu tells it like it is: Headed to the island? Pack aspirin and chocolate. And more.