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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Remembering Lore Segal, 1938−2024

The writer documented the post–WWII immigrant experience with levity and grace. 

Remembering Dame Maggie Smith, 1934-2024

The celebrated actress was a star for generations.

Legendary Author Maryse Condé Dies at 90

The grande dame of Caribbean literature passed Monday night at a hospital outside Marseille.

Remembering Dan Wakefield, 1932-2024

Prolific, acclaimed, and multi-faceted: three commonly-used descriptors of Dan Wakefield that any writer would sell their soul to be described as. 

Remembering Iris Apfel; Accidental Icon and Self-Dubbed Geriatric Starlet, 1921-2024

Read an excerpt from Iris Apfel’s memoir that is just as authentic and vivacious as she was.

Remembering Ellen Gilchrist, 1935-2024

The National Book Award Winner was known for her sharp writing.

In Memory of the Great Kenzaburo Oe

A figurehead of Japanese writing and a fierce political activist.

Remembering Fay Weldon, 1931-2023

The British author was known for her exploration of men and women.

Remembering Louie Anderson, 1953-2022

Read an excerpt from a book by the beloved stand-up comedian.

Remembering bell hooks and How She Impacted Feminism

"Understanding her was crucial to reigniting my feminist identity; finding her at all was a miracle."

Remembering Noah Gordon, Historical Fiction Novelist, 1926-2021

Gordon's captivating novels intertwine medical knowledge and historical fiction.

Remembering Author & Activist Russ Kick, 1969-2021

“He showed that anybody in this country could get public records out of the government, even when the government didn’t want to give them out.”

Remembering Cloris Leachman, 1926-2021

Read an excerpt from Cloris Leachman's 2009 autobiography.

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 Alison Lurie, Writer and Scholar, 1926-2020

“With a pencil and paper I could revise the world.”—Alison Lurie