Early Bird Books

‘Pride and Prejudice’ Gets a Modern Makeover in ABC’s ‘Eligible’

Last week, ABC committed to a pilot episode of Eligible, an adaptation of Curtis Sittenfeld’s Pride and Prejudice-inspired bestseller. Two CW alums and I. Marelene King, the showrunner of Pretty Little Liars, will work behind the camera to cast modern magic onto everyone’s favorite literary couple. Premiere date and casting…

Early Bird BooksSeptember 19, 2017

Miscellany

Your Next TV Obsession: PBS’ ‘The Great American Read’

BookTrib is partnering with Early Bird Books to bring you more great content, including this article on the latest and greatest television series on PBS: "The Great American Read." In an announcement that set our bookish hearts a-flutter, PBS revealed the latest addition to their television line-up: “The Great American Read.” Slated to air throughout…

Early Bird BooksAugust 15, 2017

Nonfiction

Early Bird Books: E.R. Braithwaite Wrangles Unruly High School Students in To Sir, With Love

By treating his students as equals, a schoolteacher creates a unique bond with his class. As a black man in the 1950s, a time during which racism was rampant, the odds were against E.R. Braithwaite. Few people expected him to succeed as an engineer, much less as a high school…

BookTribApril 3, 2018

Nonfiction

Before He Was Muhammad Ali: The Amateur Boxer Who Won Gold at the 1960 Olympics

The boxer won the Light Heavyweight gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome when he was just 18 years old. Early on in his career, Muhammad Ali went by his given name: Cassius Clay. As one of the most significant athletes of the 20th century, Ali has held…

Early Bird BooksFebruary 27, 2018

Nonfiction

Early Bird Books: In Conversation with Alice Walker

The author of "The Color Purple" reads three of her poems and answers reader questions about her work, life, and views on society. On February 9, 1944, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker was born in Georgia. Walker lived under Jim Crow laws that were present during that time in the…

Early Bird BooksFebruary 13, 2018

Nonfiction

11 Must-Read Feminist Books from the Past 100 Years

What does feminism mean to you? Over the years, the definition of the word “feminism” has changed. For the record, that definition, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is: “the belief that men and women should have equal opportunities.” That seems simple enough, but for some, feminism has become a controversial—even unnecessary…

Early Bird BooksJanuary 23, 2018

BooksToScreen Fiction Miscellany Pop Culture

Reese and Kerry to Adapt ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ for TV

It’s been a little over a year since we obsessed over Reese Witherspoon's adaption of Big Little Lies, and now the star is bringing a second suburban drama to the small screen. Last week, Witherspoon announced that, in partnership with Scandal’s Kerry Washington, she will develop Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere into a television…

BookTribApril 8, 2018

Fiction

For MaddAddam Fans: Another Margaret Atwood Adaptation Is In The Works

Paramount TV has acquired the rights to the MaddAddam Trilogy, a dystopian series by "The Handmaid's Tale" author. Just last week, Variety revealed that the MaddAddam Trilogy is joining the ranks of anticipated Margaret Atwood adaptations. Like Hulu’s Emmy-winning drama, The Handmaid’s Tale,and Netflix’s Alias Grace, the three novels—Oryx and Crake, The Year of…

Early Bird BooksFebruary 6, 2018

Fiction

An Excerpt of Joan Didion’s ‘Play It As It Lays’: Heart of the American Dream

BookTrib is partnering with Early Bird Books to bring you more great content, including this article and excerpt from Joan Didion's Play It As It Lays. Read on for more! An excerpt from the literary icon's novel about loneliness and life's unanswerable questions. The name Joan Didion is synonymous with a lot of…

Early Bird BooksJuly 13, 2017

Fiction

Early Bird Books: 8 Books for Fans of Little Women

If you’re missing the March sisters, these books are for you. In 1868, author Louisa May Alcott gave us one of the most beloved novels of all time: Little Women. The book tells the story of the four March sisters: Beautiful and responsible Meg, headstrong and intelligent Jo, sweet Beth, and Amy—the…

BookTribMarch 20, 2018

Fiction

Early Bird Books: Viola Davis Pens New Adventure for Corduroy the Bear

She wins Oscars! She gets away with murder! She...writes books? In a recent statement to PEOPLE, award-winning actress Viola Davis discussed her authorial debut: a new installment in the classic Corduroy series. Titled Corduroy Takes a Bow, the upcoming book sees the titular bear visit the theater with his human companion, Lisa, for the first time. Davis…

BookTribMarch 27, 2018

Fiction

Early Bird Books: 6 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books by Rumer Godden

The prolific British author deserves a place on your bookshelf. Rumer Godden (born Margaret Rumer Godden) authored more than 60 books in her lifetime. Most notable is her novel Black Narcissus, which was adapted into a 1947 film starring Deborah Kerr. The British author was born in Sussex in 1907, but grew up in…

Early Bird BooksMarch 6, 2018

Fiction

20 of the Best New York Times Notable Books

Every December, the New York Times releases their annual "Notable Books" list, which celebrates the year's greatest literary achievements. Studded with big names and remarkable first-time authors, it represents the cream-of-the-crop in literary talent, and serves as a touchstone for what—or whom—belongs in everyone's TBR piles. Earlier this month, the…

Early Bird BooksDecember 19, 2017

Fiction

11 Unforgettable Female Friendships in Literature

Celebrate the unsung heroine of books: friendship. Though Valentine’s Day typically evokes the idea of celebrating romantic relationships, it is slowly but surely evolving to include friendship as well, with the cheesy, yet appropriate, identifier: Galentine’s Day. Regardless of if you’ll be spending this year with a significant other, these…

Early Bird BooksFebruary 21, 2018

Fiction Listicles

Frightened and Flustered: The Books You Read Too Young

BookTrib is partnering with Early Bird Books to bring you more great content, including this article about some of your favorite novels as a teenager. Read on for more! A few weeks ago, an Early Bird Books meeting devolved into a passionate discussion about the books we stuffed under our mattresses, read by flashlight,…

Early Bird BooksAugust 1, 2017

Listicles Miscellany

Early Bird Books: 13 Books Our Favorite Celebrities Love

Stars—they read like us! We’ll be the first to admit that we love a bit of celebrity gossip—especially when it involves what's on people's shelves. Lately, stars like Reese Witherspoon and Emma Watson have been hopping on the book club train, selecting titles each month and leading thoughtful reading discussions with their fans. It's been…

Early Bird BooksJanuary 30, 2018

‘Pride and Prejudice’ Gets a Modern Makeover in ABC’s ‘Eligible’

Your Next TV Obsession: PBS’ ‘The Great American Read’

Early Bird Books: E.R. Braithwaite Wrangles Unruly High School Students in To Sir, With Love

Before He Was Muhammad Ali: The Amateur Boxer Who Won Gold at the 1960 Olympics

Early Bird Books: In Conversation with Alice Walker

11 Must-Read Feminist Books from the Past 100 Years

Reese and Kerry to Adapt ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ for TV

For MaddAddam Fans: Another Margaret Atwood Adaptation Is In The Works

An Excerpt of Joan Didion’s ‘Play It As It Lays’: Heart of the American Dream

Early Bird Books: 8 Books for Fans of Little Women

Early Bird Books: Viola Davis Pens New Adventure for Corduroy the Bear

Early Bird Books: 6 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books by Rumer Godden

20 of the Best New York Times Notable Books

11 Unforgettable Female Friendships in Literature

Frightened and Flustered: The Books You Read Too Young

Early Bird Books: 13 Books Our Favorite Celebrities Love

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