Our 2026 Women's Prize shortlist predictions
It's that time of year again! Possibly our favourite awards season here at Rare Birds—the Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-fiction. With the fiction shortlist announcement just around the corner,...
I need more space
Can you guess which booksellers recently saw Project Hail Mary? I keep thinking about that tweet that said "more like Project Holy Moly what a good movie." Too right! It...
In the mood for a memoir?
It's been a great start to the year for memoirs. The genre as a whole is seeing a real surge in popularity. As the general *state of the world* grows...
Reading recs from our booksellers!
Looking for some reading inspo this month? We've got you! Check out what our booksellers have been loving recently and hear what exactly makes them fans of their chosen books....
Book recs based on Olivia Dean songs
This just in: Love is cool again! In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we've been listening to Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving album on repeat in the shop. It's...
What to read after watching Wuthering Heights
Okay, listen...When Alison Willmore said the new Wuthering Heights movie was "brave enough to just be about two incredibly messy bitches who can't stay away from one another" she wasn't...
A Winter Reading Guide
With all the wholesome fun and excitement of the festive season, I always forget that winter doesn't end when January 1st rolls around. Far from it apparently. You're telling me...
Q&A with Emma Campbell Webster
If Jane Austen was alive today, on this chilly December 16th, she would be 250 years old. Happy Birthday Jane, you diva! As part of our celebration for the very...
Book recs for Elphaba and Glinda
Our staff are very much still recovering from watching Wicked: For Good. As a coping mechanism, we wanted to put together some specialised book recommendations for Elphaba and Glinda as...
