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From books that make us nostalgic to stories every bibliophile can relate to, we celebrate books and their lasting impact on our lives.

10 Royal Women Who Also Made History as Writers

These 10 accomplished women led countries, wrote poetry, chronicled history, and made their own.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Virginia Woolf

She's even more interesting than you thought.

Vita Sackville-West: Virginia Woolf’s Greatest Love Affair

Meet the woman who inspired Virginia Woolf's most fanciful novel.

10 Fun Facts About Books Every Bibliophile Should Know

Impress all your friends with these bookish tidbits.

What Is New Wave Science Fiction?

Explore a defining era in sci-fi's history. 

How to Get Free eBooks

You don’t have to resort to illegal downloads in order to read for free.

Reader Reader: The Bowie Book Club

Discover David Bowie’s 100 favorite books.

Confessions of a Kindle Lover

"I realize now that a love for books in all forms is possible."

How Edith Wharton Became the First Woman to Win a Pulitzer

The award was controversial—but not for the reasons you might think.

35 Fun and Funny Book Club Names

Get your book club members on the same page with these puntastic names.

Reading Quotes All Book Lovers Can Relate To

These quotes just about sum up our feelings on every book we've ever read.

Re-Reading John Steinbeck's The Harvest Gypsies During COVID-19

Steinbeck showed that migrant farmworkers were "citizens of the highest type."

Alice Hoffman Discusses Her New Book Club

Read an interview with the bestselling author.

The Best First Lines of Books: Chosen by Early Bird Books Followers!

We asked our Early Bird Books followers to tell us their favorite first lines.

The 20 Most Hated Characters in Books

They're not bad—they're just written that way.