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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Anthony Burgess and Four Other Authors Who Hate Their Books

These five authors turned on their critically acclaimed books.

Fathering a Chess Prodigy: An Excerpt From Searching for Bobby Fischer

How hard do you push your child to develop their potential?

Remembering Newbery Award-Winner Nancy Willard

In memory of the beloved author, we share a poem from her collection Swimming Lessons

Autopsy: A New Poem by Sherman Alexie

Sherman Alexie reflects on President Trump's immigration ban through poetry

The Edward Snowden Book That Answers All Your Questions

Expert Richard Rashke discusses NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden in his book The Whistleblower’s Dilemma

Literary Matchmaking: How The Bookseller Met Ship of Fools

Author Cynthia Swanson discusses her novel's literary influences.

Bottoms Up! 10 Literary Inspired Cocktails

Toast your favorite stories with these clever cocktails.

Epic TV Shows with Shakespearean Themes

Because everything relates back to the Bard ...

13 of the Best Dragons in Fantasy Fiction

Be your own Khalessi and tame these dragons.

Nora Ephron’s Favorite Books

The late writer was, of course, very fond of Austen's work.

Laurie Colwin: Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant

Laurie Colwin on one of life's greatest pleasures: dinner alone.

5 Children’s Books That Celebrate Jewish Heritage

Author Heidi Smith Hyde shares the inspiration behind her books.

Meet Vincent Price’s Best Friend: Joe the Dog

Get to know Vincent Price's softer side in his memoir of his beloved dog, The Book of Joe.

Happy Birthday Shakespeare: 17 Best Shakespeare Movies

"Well, I think I remember Mel Gibson correctly, and he didn't say that."

Heathcliff, It’s Me: The Best Brontë Movie Adaptations

Who's your favorite Heathcliff and Rochester?

How Marie Kondo Convinced Me to Stop Shopping

Are you secretly (or not so secretly) a hoarder? Marie Kondo's method is here to help.