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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11 Books About Friendship in Adulthood

Books on friendship that pay tribute to the families we choose

Get to Know Ian McEwan With 10 of His Greatest Novels

Make room on your bookshelf for Britain's literary king.

Langston Hughes: The Life and Works of A Harlem Renaissance Icon

Get to know one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. 

7 British Authors You Should Know About

Go beyond Charles Dickens and J.R.R. Tolkein.

10 Charles Dickens Books Everyone Should Read

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and Charles Dickens was there to write it all down.

Sylvia Plath's Lost Short Story, "Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom"

The story behind her work that went unpublished for almost six decades.

The Best Novellas Every Book Lover Should Read

Get to know this underappreciated form of storytelling from the best it has to offer.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Virginia Woolf

She's even more interesting than you thought.

Mark Twain Books That Everyone Should Read

See which of his books belong on your TBR list.

O, Canada: 9 Books by Canadian Authors

The Great White North is home to some of our favorite writers.

6 Fascinating Biographies on Ernest Hemingway

Celebrate the life of one of the most iconic American writers to date.

9 Essential Ursula K. Le Guin Books

The late author was among the greatest writers of her generation in any genre. 

Rediscover Mary Renault, Queen of Ancient Historical Fiction

Renault set a high standard for accuracy and feeling in historical fiction.

Alice Hoffman Discusses Her New Book Club

Read an interview with the bestselling author.

6 Fascinating Facts About Alice Walker

Learn more about the woman behind influential pieces of literature such as The Color Purple.

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