Early Bird Books Reading Recommendations

Explore these international monuments of art, architecture, history, and—of course—books.

"I have no intention of being a footnote in someone else’s life.” —Martha Gellhorn, on her relationship with Ernest Hemingway

These tales are all the more incredible because they really happened.

Set sail with these thrilling and true nautical tales.

As if you needed another reason.

From the frozen expanse of the South Pole to the hot sands of the Sahara.

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

In 'On the Road to Florida,' Jack Kerouac described what it was like to take a road trip with Robert Frank.

A good book can take you places you've never been.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Frenchkiss Records, we've put together the perfect playlist and books for a trip on the open road.

Book your literary getaway today!

Consider yourself warned: You’re about to catch the highly contagious travel bug.

Enjoy a sun-soaked voyage, a cross-country road trip, and other unforgettable adventures—all without leaving your couch.

No reservations.

Take a tour of England through the life and work of Virginia Woolf.

October is the perfect month to visit Washington Irving's favorite town—and the setting for his spine tingling short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Jessa Crispin, in the midst of an existential crisis, follows the lives of exiled writers and artists.

Head to the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains to tour an important town for four major American writers.

Author Andrei Codrescu tells it like it is: Headed to the island? Pack aspirin and chocolate. And more.