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Curious about what books will be released in the months ahead so you can pre-order or reserve them? Then click on the months below.

Please note we have not included every book that is coming out, but rather some that caught our eye --- and that we thought should catch yours as well.

February 2026

Hardcover

Dawn of the North: The Ashen Series, Book Three by Demi Winters - Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance

Delacorte Press | 9780593975657 | Published February 3, 2026

The lost Volsik heir has finally returned to the people of Íseldur, and even with the warrior who’s captured her heart standing by her side, Silla’s task is monumental. She must earn the loyalty of the northern jarls to drive Ivar Ironheart from the throne and restore peace in the kingdom. But the secret she vigilantly guards threatens to ruin all her plans: A shard of a god lives in her mind, twisting her thoughts and deeds to His will. Meanwhile, held captive on the mysterious isle of Zagadka, Saga Volsik fights to return to her sister in Íseldur. But when King Ivar sets his sights on the Zagadkians, she’s forced to make an impossible choice: fight for the man who stole her --- and is now hell-bent on marrying her --- or let the innocent people of his kingdom die. As a poisonous mist threatens the realm, the sisters will delve into the unknowns of their magic to battle against evil.

Every Happiness by Reena Shah - Fiction, Friendship, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction

Bloomsbury Publishing | 9781639733002 | Published February 3, 2026

Deepa and Ruchi are 12 years old when they meet at their Catholic school in India, but their connection is swift and lasting. When, in their 20s, Deepa marries a doctor and moves from India to the suburbs of Connecticut, Ruchi quickly finds an engineer bound for the same state and follows her friend across the world. But life in the United States is different than either woman expects. Deepa's daughter seeks affection Deepa refuses to give, and Ruchi's son resists her smothering care. At the same time, Deepa and Ruchi find their closeness tested by a growing class disparity, competing family needs and the differences in their desires. Ultimately, when Ruchi discovers a dangerous secret about Deepa's husband's wealth, both women are forced to weigh the tangled bonds of their friendship with their lives, and their families', in the burgeoning Indian American community.

In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka - Domestic Thriller, Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

Scribner | 9781668033623 | Published February 3, 2026

Everyone is watching. Only one person knows the truth. The whole country has been riveted by the trial: Beloved TV star and national treasure Anna Finbow, standing in court, accusing her daughter’s therapist Jean Guest of brainwashing her daughter Mary for her own financial gain. Jean insists Mary’s traumatic memories arise from her upbringing and her time studying at a prestigious art school in Rome; wounds only Jean’s therapy can heal. But as the trial unfolds, it’s Augusta “Gus” Bird, Anna’s former employee --- a seemingly insignificant bystander, a nobody --- who holds the key to unraveling the tangled web of lies and deceit. What really happened to Mary in Rome? And if her memories can’t be trusted, how will they ever uncover the truth behind her estrangement? 

Isles of the Emberdark: A Cosmere Novel by Brandon Sanderson - Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction

Tor Books | 9781250415394 | Published February 3, 2026

All his life, Sixth of the Dusk has been a traditional trapper of Aviar --- the supernatural birds his people bond with --- on the deadly island of Patji. Then one fateful night he propels his people into a race to modernize before they can be conquered by invaders from the stars who want to exploit the Aviar. But Dusk fears his people will lose themselves in the effort. When a chance comes to sail into the expanse of the emberdark beyond a mystical portal, Dusk sets off to find his people’s salvation. Elsewhere in the emberdark is a young dragon chained in human form: Starling of the starship Dynamic. She and her ragtag crew of exiles are deep in debt and on the brink of losing their freedom. These unlikely allies might just be the solution to each other’s crises. In their search for independence, Dusk and Starling face perilous bargains, poisonous politics and the destructive echo of a dead god.

It's Not Her by Mary Kubica - Fiction, Psychological Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Thriller

Park Row | 9780778387992 | Published February 3, 2026

Courtney Gray's tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage next door. There she finds the lifeless bodies of her brother and sister-in-law. Her teenage niece, Reese, is nowhere to be found, while her nephew, Wyatt, lies asleep upstairs, unharmed. As the police descend on the quiet resort town, disturbing secrets about Courtney’s family start to emerge. When she learns that the town has secrets of its own, it makes her wonder if Reese is another victim in a brutal crime or if she’s the killer. As Courtney begins to unravel the terrible mystery, she realizes that everyone around her has something to hide. And the closer she gets to the truth, the harder it is to see.

Jigsaw: An Alex Delaware Novel by Jonathan Kellerman - Fiction, Psychological Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Thriller

Ballantine Books | 9780593497715 | Published February 3, 2026

This one looked like a slam dunk: a young woman found dead at her kitchen table, DNA on cigarette butts linking quickly to an ex-boyfriend with a criminal record. Or so homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis thought. That’s when Milo called in psychologist Alex Delaware, his long-term consultant on “those cases.” Then there’s another one: an old woman found brutally murdered, her body stashed in a deep freeze and mutilated. And when Milo learns who she is, he’s stunned. This victim is someone he once knew. Complicating matters further, her home is an extreme hoarder’s den, virtually impassable due to years of stored trash and apparently meaningless objects. Except for the envelopes of cash stashed among the garbage. As Alex and Milo dig deeper into the seemingly unrelated crimes, they discover shocking links between the victims and realize they have a labyrinthine puzzle to solve.

Mass Mothering by Sarah Bruni - Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Women's Fiction

Henry Holt and Co. | 9781250392619 | Published February 3, 2026

A. is an amateur translator, living alone in an unforgiving, late-capitalist metropolis. Her nights are spent on the dance floor, chasing spontaneous connection. There, she encounters N., who shares her numbed state and sometimes her bed. Among N.’s meager possessions, A. comes across a slim book about an unnamed foreign town of disappearing boys. The book, Field Notes, documents the stories of a community of mothers who assemble to mourn their missing sons together. When a near-assault stuns A. out of her inertia, she takes off for the city where Field Notes was written in search of its author and the end of the story. But A.’s digging leads her instead to the traces of a murdered poet, a mysterious woman whose legacy will intersect unexpectedly and pivotally with A.’s own life.

One & Only by Maurene Goo - Comedy, Fiction, Humor, Romance, Women's Fiction

G.P. Putnam's Sons | 9798217181162 | Published February 3, 2026

Cassia Park believes in soul mates. It’s her family business, Park women have peered into clients’ past lives to find their one true love, their fated. This magical secret is why One & Only Matchmaking has a 100% guarantee...for everyone but Cassia. For 10 years, Cass has been searching for her fated, a man named Daniel Nam. But he’s still nowhere to be found. And so, on the eve of her 40th birthday, Cass impulsively has a fling with Ellis. He’s 28, indecently handsome and not destined to be the love of her life. But she’s surprised by their connection up to the moment he introduces her to his boss...Daniel Nam. As she battles between fate and chance, a family secret is revealed that will make her question everything she’s ever known. Cassia will have to decide if she’ll follow her fate...or make her own.

Stolen in Death by J. D. Robb - Crime, Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Women's Fiction

St. Martin's Press | 9781250414526 | Published February 3, 2026

A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead --- while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. But only one item seems to be missing. Then it’s revealed that the vault had actually belonged to the victim’s late father --- and no one in the household knew it was there until a recent remodeling project exposed it. To protect the family name and business, they explain to Eve, they’d been looking for a way to return the ill-gotten gains anonymously and avoid the police. Now it’s up to Eve and her team to find out if those secrets got Nathan killed --- and if it was a crime of passion or revenge.

The Exes by Leodora Darlington - Fiction, Psychological Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Thriller, Women's Fiction

Dutton | 9798217043859 | Published February 3, 2026

Natalie has only ever wanted to find “the one.” The perfect man, the happy family she never had. But each time she thinks she is finally getting somewhere, she’s bitterly disappointed. Then along comes James and Natalie thinks her luck has finally turned. Maybe he’s the one she’s been waiting for all along. Maybe he won’t wind up dead. But the harder Natalie tries to be a “normal” wife, the more world-upending truths are brought to her door, leaving her unsure of who she really is and much less what she’ll do...leaving her to question whether there is a monster within her or whether there is a villain toying with her from the outside. What’s the secret story behind Natalie’s dead exes? Will she and James survive their marriage? And do either of them deserve to?

This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page - Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction

Berkley | 9798217186990 | Published February 3, 2026

When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn’t come as more of a shock. Partly because she can’t remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. But mainly because Joe died five months ago. When she goes to pick up the present, Alfie, the bookshop owner, explains the 12 carefully chosen books with handwritten letters from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him. At first Tilly can’t imagine sinking into a fictional world, but Joe’s tender words convince her to try, and Tilly becomes immersed in the pages. Monthly trips to the bookstore give Tilly the comfort she craves. But as she begins to share her journey with others, her story becomes more than her own.

Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbø - Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller

Knopf | 9780593803653 | Published February 3, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2016. When a small-time criminal and gun dealer is shot down in the street, all signs point to Tomas Gomez, a quiet man with a mysterious past who has seemingly vanished into thin air. Other murders soon follow, and it appears Gomez is only getting started. Meanwhile, Bob Oz, a down-and-out suspended police officer with a dubious past of his own, becomes fascinated by the case: he is obsessed with the notion of hunting down a serial killer who only he can understand, a killer with a story as tragic as his own. Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2022. An enigmatic Norwegian man with ties to Minneapolis has traveled to the United States to research the Gomez case, in the hopes of writing a book about it. But as his investigation progresses, the writer’s seemingly neutral position reveals itself to be more complicated than the reader is initially led to believe.

A Better Life by Lionel Shriver - Fiction

Harper | 9780063482142 | Published February 10, 2026

Gloria Bonaventura, a divorced mother of three living with her 26-year-old son Nico in a sprawling house in Brooklyn, decides to participate in a new city program that would pay her to take in a migrant as a boarder. Gloria is thrilled when sweet, kind, helpful Martine arrives. But Nico is skeptical. A classic live-at-home Gen Zer with no interest in adulthood, Nico resents any interruption of his “hovercraft repose.” As the months go by, Martine endears herself to both Nico’s sisters, while finding her way into Gloria’s heart and even, briefly, Nico’s. But as Martine’s disturbingly dodgy compatriots begin to show up, Nico conceives a dark twin hostile to both his mother’s altruism and the “migrant crisis” in general --- and turns out to be anything but a reliable narrator himself. 

And the Crowd Went Wild: A Chicago Stars Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Comedy, Fiction, Humor, Romance, Women's Fiction

Avon | 9780063248625 | Published February 10, 2026

Dancy Flynn is desperate to find sanctuary far from the crowd. But where can a washed-up sex symbol hide? How about making an unannounced appearance at the secluded lake house of the sweet, high school boyfriend she hasn’t seen in almost 20 years? But Chicago Stars quarterback Clint Garrett is no longer the kid Dancy remembers, and he's still holding a massive grudge against her for breaking his heart. He banishes Dancy to a refurbished old railroad caboose tucked away in the woods…and out of his sight. Except Dancy’s not good at staying invisible. Her efforts to rebuild her career clash with Clint’s desperation to regain his focus, all made more challenging by the sizzle of rekindled emotions. As Dancy attempts to get her life on track and Clint tries to get his groove back, can these two one-time lovers navigate their rocky pasts and complicated present to find themselves…and each other? 

Antihero: An Orphan X Novel by Gregg Hurwitz - Crime, Fiction, Suspense, Thriller

Minotaur Books | 9781250871770 | Published February 10, 2026

When Luke Devine, one of the most powerful men in the world, has a psychological crisis, Evan Smoak flies to the East Coast to help him. While there, he learns of a young woman who was kidnapped off the New York City subway, clearly in danger and in need of aid. With no name and few clues, Evan and his team track down the missing woman, who was assaulted and abandoned. Evan offers his help --- and sets out finding the young men responsible. But the woman insists that Evan abandon his usual methods --- no vengeance and, in particular, no killing. Which will prove no easy feat given the mounting incoming threats from all sides. In a mission that takes Evan from coast to coast, from the poorest corners of society to the richest, Orphan X must figure out a way to protect the innocent, avenge the victimized, and balance justice with a measure of mercy.

Cold Zero by Brad Thor with Ward Larsen - Fiction, Political Thriller, Suspense, Thriller

Atria/Emily Bestler Books | 9781668066379 | Published February 10, 2026

A vanished plane. An earth-shattering secret. A countdown to World War III. Hemisphere Airlines Flight 777 --- the most advanced jetliner ever built --- disappears without a trace over the North Pole. Crippled by sabotage, it crash-lands on the ice, stranding the surviving passengers in a wasteland of frigid cold and chaos. The real storm, however, is still coming. Hidden inside the wreckage is the prototype for a revolutionary piece of technology that could upend the balance of world power. Now Washington, Moscow, and Beijing are racing to be the first on scene to retrieve it --- at any cost. Trapped in the middle of the world’s most dangerous flashpoint are CIA operative Kasey Sheridan and former fighter pilot turned first officer, Brett Sharpe. Hunted by enemy forces, they must spirit both the device and its creator across the ice to safety --- before rival superpowers turn the Arctic into a war zone.

Dead First by Johnny Compton - Fiction, Horror, Supernatural Thriller, Suspense, Thriller

G.P. Putnam's Sons | 9780593854310 | Published February 10, 2026

When private investigator Shyla Sinclair is invited to the looming mansion of eccentric billionaire Saxton Braith, she’s more than a little suspicious. The last thing she expects to see that night is Braith’s assistant driving an iron rod straight through the back of his skull. Scratch that --- the last thing she expects to see is Braith’s resurrection afterward. Braith can’t die, it turns out, but he has no explanation for his immortality and very few intact memories of his past. Which is why he wants to pay Shyla millions to investigate him and bring his long-buried history to light. Shyla can’t help but be intrigued, but she’s also trapped by the offer. Braith has made it clear that he knows she’s the only person he can trust with his secret, because he knows all about hers.

Good People by Patmeena Sabit - Fiction

Crown | 9780593801062 | Published February 10, 2026

After fleeing a war-torn Afghanistan, the Sharaf family resettles as refugees in Northern Virginia. After many years of hard work, the father has become a successful businessman. Now they live in the most exclusive neighborhood, their growing family attending the most prestigious schools. Zorah, the eldest daughter, is the apple of her father’s eye. When an unthinkable tragedy strikes, everyone is left reeling and the family is thrust into the court of public opinion. There is talk that behind closed doors the Sharafs’ happy household was anything but. Did the Sharaf family achieve the American Dream? Or was the image of the model immigrant family just a façade?

Hannibal Lecter: A Life by Brian Raftery - Biography, Literary Criticism, Nonfiction

Simon & Schuster | 9781668070581 | Published February 10, 2026

This unique biography traces the many lives and crimes of Hannibal Lecter: his disturbing debut in Thomas Harris’ 1981 novel, RED DRAGON; his rise to infamy in beloved films like Michael Mann’s Manhunter and Jonathan Demme’s Academy Award–winning The Silence of the Lambs; and his unexpected comeback in the cult-hit TV series "Hannibal." It also dives into the untold life and career of Harris, the secretive bestselling author whose passion for reporting, eye for grisly detail, and connections to the FBI helped birth not only Lecter, but also the modern true-crime genre. Along the way, HANNIBAL LECTER documents the many ways Lecter’s rise reflected America’s ever-growing obsession with real-life serial killers.

Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson - Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction

37 Ink | 9781668069912 | Published February 10, 2026

Ethel Gathers, the proud wife of an American Officer, is living in Occupied Germany in the 1950s. After discovering a local orphanage filled with the abandoned mixed-race children of German women and Black American GI’s, Ethel feels compelled to help find these children homes. Philadelphia born Ozzie Phillips volunteers for the recently desegregated army in 1948, eager to make his mark in the world. While serving in Manheim, Germany, he meets a local woman, Jelka, and the two embark on a relationship that will impact their lives forever. In 1965 Maryland, Sophia Clark is given an opportunity to attend a prestigious all white boarding school and escape her heartless parents. While at the school, she discovers a secret that upends her world and sends her on a quest to unravel her own identity.

Rebel of the Regency: The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain’s Uncrowned Queen by Ann Foster - Biography, History, Nonfiction

Hanover Square Press | 9781335000637 | Published February 10, 2026

Caroline Amelia Elizabeth, Princess of Brunswick, was born in the northern German town of Braunschweig. Her mother and father, the duke and duchess, instantly knew one thing: there was something irrefutably untamable about their daughter. She grew up a wild child, sequestered from others to protect her family's reputation. She was freed from this gilded cage by an unexpected marriage proposal from George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales and the eldest son of George III and Queen Charlotte. She stepped into her role of queen-to-be without compromising her character, showing off her affinity for fashion, her many eccentric hobbies, and ultimately, her infallible spirit, despite being ostracized as an outsider by her in-laws. And so Caroline became the unlikely figurehead of the anti-monarchists. Yet, Caroline’s name faded away following her death. Until now. 

Robert B. Parker's Big Shot: A Jesse Stone Novel by Christopher Farnsworth - Fiction, Mystery

G.P. Putnam's Sons | 9780593854372 | Published February 10, 2026

Fresh off an acquittal, Ramsey Devlin doesn’t think the law applies to him. This becomes apparent when Jesse finds him passed out, drunk and on the side of the road. After Devlin takes a swing at him and Jesse swiftly dumps him in the drunk tank, Jesse realizes he’s made an enemy. Devlin makes it his life’s mission to use his money and influence to provoke Jesse. Jesse has every reason to want Devlin out of his town. But when he vanishes and bloodstains are found on the carpet of his monstrous seaside mansion, Jesse finds himself the main suspect in Devlin’s disappearance. Suspended from his position as chief, Jesse must solve the case and prove his own innocence.

Royal Spin by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway - Fiction, Women's Fiction

William Morrow | 9780063424807 | Published February 10, 2026

With the British monarchy reeling from a wave of scandals, young American politico Lauren Morgan is plucked from the White House press office to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and improve the royal family’s streak of bad headlines. But the Palace is an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol, and Lauren quickly discovers that change is far from easy, or welcome, especially when you’re dealing with culture clashes, displeased royal aides, and a risky new love interest --- or two. Just as Lauren finds her footing at work, an unexpected encounter from her past threatens the career she’s worked so hard to build. And when scandal looms over the dashing duke who Lauren has developed a special bond with, she finds herself torn between duty, loyalty, success and happiness.

The Body by Bethany C. Morrow - Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Supernatural, Supernatural Thriller, Suspense, Thriller

Tor Nightfire | 9781250392121 | Published February 10, 2026

Mavis broke from her parents’ congregation years ago, but she still hasn’t recovered. Their impossible expectations and soul-shredding critiques have dug deep into her mind, and she’s taunted by the knowledge that even when she’s done nothing wrong, she’ll never be right. Now Mavis is afraid she’s about to lose the only thing she has: her husband, Jerrod. The man she’s always known was too good to be true. No one thinks she deserves him --- not even after surviving the serial cheater they wanted her to stick by --- and soon they’ll all find out they were right. Mavis is already unraveling when a brush with death shows her what real fear looks like. Soon, she’s under constant attack from all directions. As the assaults turn increasingly vicious and bizarre, Mavis realizes that Hell isn’t reserved for the afterlife. And sinner or not, no one is coming to save her.

The Fourth Princess: A Gothic Novel of Old Shanghai by Janie Chang - Fiction, Gothic, Historical Fiction

William Morrow | 9780063308114 | Published February 10, 2026

Shanghai, 1911. Lisan Liu is elated when she is hired as secretary to wealthy American Caroline Stanton, the new mistress of Lennox Manor. However, the Manor has a dark past due to a previous owner’s suicide. Newly married Caroline looks forward to life in China with her husband, Thomas. But an unwelcome guest, Andrew Grey, attends her party and claims to know secrets she can’t afford to have exposed. At the same party, the notorious princess Masako Kyo approaches Lisan with questions about the young woman’s family that the orphaned Lisan can’t answer. As Caroline struggles with Grey’s extortion and Thomas’s mysterious illness, Lisan’s future is upended when she learns the truth about her past. All the while, strange incidents accelerate, driving Lisan to doubt her sanity as Lennox Manor seems unwilling to release her until she fulfills demands from beyond the grave.