Rare Bird Lit

The latest from writer J.J. Anselmi

A coming-of-age story set in the exclusive world of BMX racing. Alex has already read it twice.

Called “a hipster Brooklyn version of Revolutionary Road” by Publisher’s Weekly, Cooler Heads is the latest novel from .tepper (and a staff favorite…)

Our January 23rd. Order a signed copy now and get a free signed copy of the 7” vinyl, Time of Release, by the author himself. With some notable guests of honor ;)

Our latest interview featuring Allan MacDonell (PUNK ELEGIES, NOW THAT I AM GONE) is live now. ❤️‍🔥 check it out for more on ’s time at Hustler magazine, his experience at the height of the LA punk scene, and what it’s like to write a posthumous memoir.

Need a gift for that person who’s impossible to shop for? We’re making it easy for you. Check out our Rare Bird holiday gift guide for the best books to get your dad, the music lovers in your life, hard-to-please mystery enthusiasts, and more. 🐦‍⬛

🚨 For a limited time only, get 20% off on all book orders AND 25% percent off all vinyl using the codes XMAS20 and XMAS25.

Demonic possessions, horseback shootouts, shady characters, and more feature in Stu Folsom’s GODLESSNESS. Find out more about the Spirit World musician in our latest interview, available at the linkinbio. ❤️‍🔥

new vinyl is in and we LOVE how it turned out. Including the original soundtrack from the Godlessness Suites vinyl audiobook, this instrumental beaut is available on our website. go give it a listen…

New Bird is the Word is out today with , author of REEL, which just turned seven years old last month. Put on some Rex, Unwound, Frank Ocean, or Arthur Russell and read the full interview — available at the link in bio.

IT’S PUB DAY! 💚 Get absorbed in Carey Keith Green’s crime thriller THE ART OF PRIVILEGE. Available wherever good books are sold.

As of this week, it’s been ten years since we published the late D.H. Peligro’s (1959-2022) no-holds-barred memoir, DREADNAUGHT. A drummer for Dead Kennedys and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Peligro’s life was chalk-full of unexpected twists and turns, and we feel very lucky to have been a part of putting his stories out in the world. Happy ten year, Dreadnaught.

Spooky season is coming up and we have just the book for you… 🕸️🕷️🦴

ALL MY FRIENDS ARE CREEPS by is a book of 21 poems with accompanying illustrations by Julia Yakovleva (). Signed copies available on our website!

The Strokes: The First Ten Years is hot off the press… you’re gonna want this one. Preorders available on our website. Coming 10/24.

Around Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina this September October? We have lots of exciting events planned for you! Check the tour dates above for the chance to meet Martin Clark in person and get your very own copy of THE PLINKO BOUNCE signed. See you there. 🕴️

it’s been a great week for books ☄️ find out more about our authors and their new releases on the latest Bird Is the Word interview, available on our website.

IT’S PUB DAY! 😎🚀 we have some very cool books coming out today from .beshid, & , Martin Clark, and a paperback re-release of Substantial Justice by . check ‘em out at the link in our bio.

Our very own Fred Beshid will be at Skylight with .huijuan.tang THIS TUESDAY to talk about his latest book, Free Nancy Esting. See you there, LA friends! 🚀

Multimedia ki****er and feminist, q***r activist Madison Young joined us today to talk about their memoir DADDY, the importance of community, and what authentic sexual expression looks like for them now. 🧶 features a special secondary interview with sexologist and performance artist Annie Sprinkle. Head to our website to learn more about Madison’s story. 🌟

Bird Is the Word No. 9 is now live with Trever Keith, singer and guitarist of Face to Face. 🎤 Read the full interview online at rarebirdlit.com/bird-is-the-word 📨

Limited to 500 copies worldwide for each exclusive edition of BOOTLEGGER DAYS! 🚨 With new songs inspired by a prohibition era scenario involving a protagonist dressed in a fedora and threadbare pin-striped suit, John Popper x Jono Manson’s new album is out this September. Preorder yours now. 🎩

Available in:
Black Vinyl
Blood Wolf Moon Limited Edition
Gold Limited Edition
Limited Tortoise Shell Guitar Pick Picture Disc Edition

like lookin in the mirror… 🐦‍⬛

As we get closer to THE PLINKO BOUNCE’s publication on September 12, it’s our pleasure to begin sharing good news about the book, especially early praise from some of the biggest names in the business. Here’s what Daniel Wallace, the author of BIG FISH and THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL had to say about the new book.
“What I love about the novels of Martin Clark is how smart they are—about the law, of course: THE PLINKO BOUNCE is a legal thriller, after all. But he’s just as smart about people, their attachments and losses, and what drives us to assume our roles in the murky moral mess that’s life.”

To celebrate, we’re giving away one advance reader copy (an ARC), so the winner will have the book early, prior to the September 12 release date.
Simply “Like” this post, and you’re in the running to win. We’ll draw the winner at random this Friday, the 18th. Thanks and good luck.

THE BEST OF TRAGEDIES by is out on vinyl now! Come celebrate with us TONIGHT at Short Stop (1455 Sunset Blvd) — listening party starts at 7pm 🎧

“I’m the Mae West of 1968.” Miss Mercy had stories to tell, and we feel so lucky to have gotten to read and publish them. In this month’s interview feature, we celebrate her life and the legacy she left behind with Lyndsey Parker, co-author of Miss Mercy’s memoir, Permanent Damage. Find out more on our website.

From today’s interview with Joe Donnelly (). 💣

New books fresh in the office! The Silver Scream, My Two and Only, and My Father’s Burning in Hell out August 8 ❤️‍🔥

From this week’s interview with one of our prolific authors and collaborators, . Subscribe to our newsletter before next Wednesday to not miss out on any more exciting new interviews with your favorite authors. See you in your inbox. 📨

It’s pub day for a true Hollywood icon, George Schlatter.

Read all about his legacy and his (unsurprisingly) hilarious anecdotes here. The memoir that captures a Golden Age for comedy.

A very special thanks to everyone who came out to Barnes & Noble yesterday to celebrate comedy legend George Schlatter and his memoir STILL LAUGHING (out tomorrow!) with us. If you couldn’t make it, be sure to grab a signed copy from our website while you still can 🎥

We’re so excited about our new weekly interview series, The Bird Is the Word! First one ft. Erin Judge’s VOW OF CELIBACY goes out today, so be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to find out more…

We can’t believe it’s already been ten years since Tosh Berman’s SPARKS-TASTIC came out. Swipe for a few words about this love letter to the Sparks that wrote for this special anniversary, and be sure to get your very own copy on our website.🕴️

This past weekend in Chicago gets a big thumbs up from us! Thanks to all the librarians who stopped by to pick up some books… we loved meeting you. See you again next year 🤟🏻