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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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Laying the Conspiracy Theories to Rest: The Assassination of JFK

In "Case Closed," award-winning journalist Gerald Posner recounts what truly happened on that fateful day in November 1963.

Family and Fireflies: Anecdotes from the Real-Life Durrell Family

An excerpt from the memoir by Gerald Durrell that inspired the PBS hit, "The Durrells in Corfu."

Biloxi Blues: School District in Mississippi Bans To Kill a Mockingbird

In light of the recent ban on Harper Lee's classic, one writer reflects on the history of racism and "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the South.

The Durrells in Corfu Returns to PBS for Season 2

The series is based on Gerald Durrell’s Corfu Trilogy, which details his family’s life after moving from England to Greece in the 1930s.

Authors Speak Out for National Bullying Prevention Month

Dean Koontz, Peter Lerangis, and more discuss the power of words and how we need to change the conversation.

5 Unforgettable Books on the Korean War

The devastatingly bloody war deserves its place in history.

10 Unforgettable Vietnam War Books

Go beyond Ken Burns' documentary and discover the landmark memoirs and bestselling novels of the Vietnam War.

A Bunny's Tale: Gloria Steinem's Shocking Exposé That Challenged Hugh Hefner's Playboy Empire

In “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions” the journalist shares lessons from her brief stint as a Playboy bunny.

First Trailer for Annihilation Promises to Blow Our Minds

The adaptation of Jeff Vandermeer's sci-fi horror novel looks just as chilling and thought-provoking as its source material.

Battle of the Sexes: The Real Story Behind the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs Tennis Match Up 

In "Game, Set, and Match," sportswriter Herbert Warren Wind tells the story of how this famous tennis match came to be.

"Villainous Perfidy": Benedict Arnold's Betrayal of George Washington

"Washington: The Indispensable Man" examines the character of the first President of the United States, and how the treachery of a man who he considered to be an ally shaped his future.

8 Books That Explore the History of World Religions

Discover the history behind the religions that have shaped humanity.

New TV Show Will Explore Julia Child's Time as a Spy

ABC’s “Julia” will draw from the chef’s experiences at a World War II-era intelligence agency.

10 Touching Memoirs for Fans of The Glass Castle

Dysfunctional families and unconventional upbringings were the norm for these authors.

Portrait of an Icon: 8 Books About Marilyn Monroe

We reflect on the actress' troubled but extraordinary life.

A Wrinkle in Time Trailer is a Visual Feast

Watch the first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s time travel classic.

10 Books on Tyrion Lannister's Reading List

"A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone."

Secrets and Lies: 7 True Crime Books About Cases with Shocking Twists

The body was discovered … and then the truth was revealed.

Have iPhone, Will Cook: How Digital Cookbooks Are Finally Breaking Through

The appeal of e-cookbooks, plus recommendations to get you started!