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 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

I Am Spartacus! Remembering Kirk Douglas, 1916-2020

Read an excerpt from Kirk Douglas's 2012 memoir.

In Memory of Mystery Author Howard Engel, 1931-2019

The celebrated Canadian writer behind the Benny Cooperman mystery series has passed away at the age of 88.

Iris Murdoch: Remembering a Literary Icon

100 years after her birth, we celebrate the impact of the novelist and philosopher.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Russell Baker Dies at 93

The journalist will be forever remembered through his award-winning biography, Growing Up. 

Death Wish Author Brian Garfield Has Passed Away

We remember the prolific and versatile Edgar Award winner, who died on December 29, 2018.