Early Bird Books Reading Recommendations

This is a must-read list of unforgettable and thought-provoking nonfiction novels.

Maria Laurino's exposé on the Vatican adoption scandal has made its way to the head of the Catholic church.

Suggest something everyone will love.

“We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” —Thomas Jefferson

Between 1950 and 1970, the Vatican sent almost 4,000 children to “good” Catholic homes in the U.S.

"Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." —Walt Whitman

Say goodbye to first-day jitters!

Beat the heat and summer boredom.

Five lucky entrants will win.

Dig into the stories behind the stories!

If you can dream it, you can do it.

There’s no arguing with the NYT list. 

“To this day I write my sentences to the beat of the drums.” —Fred Waitzkin

Put yourself in someone else's world.

Drawn to these curious creatures? These titles are the perfect guides to all things octopus.

Whether your babies are still in the womb or living a country away, these books will help you parent against all odds. 

“This life is slow suicide, unless you read.” ―Herman Wouk, The Caine Mutiny

For the dad who has everything, including a sense of humor.

Don't panic: we know dads are historically difficult to shop for, but not this year!

Read a bundle of books before meeting your bundle of joy.