Early Bird Books Reading Recommendations

“We are part of the human race, the human family, and have a right to the human cultural heritage wherever that heritage is located.” —Elizabeth Nunez

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

The celebrated actress was a star for generations.

“A fearless teller of truths."

Read an excerpt from Talking to Strangers.

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

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

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

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

A figurehead of Japanese writing and a fierce political activist.

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

Lord represented Kerouac, Breslin and more.

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

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

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

“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.”

The prolific author wrote more than 20 books.

Read an excerpt from Cloris Leachman's 2009 autobiography.

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

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