New Fiction
February 2026
General Fiction
Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi
Cleopatra
by Saara El-Arifi

Cleopatra tells her own story in this evocative and sensuous historical epic from the bestselling and award-winning author of Faebound and The Final Strife.
Clutch by Emily Nemens
Clutch
by Emily Nemens

Emily Nemens's Clutch follows a group of five friends as they navigate the biggest challenges of their lives, asking: When you're hanging on by your fingernails, how can you extend a hand to the ones you love?
The Copywriter by Daniel Poppick
The Copywriter
by Daniel Poppick

A portrait of the poet as an office worker, plumbing the depths of the spiritual gulf between art and work.
The End of Romance by Lily Meyer
The End of Romance
by Lily Meyer

A big-hearted, wise, unceasingly buoyant novel about a woman who, after escaping a bruising marriage, theorizes that happiness is possible solely with the eradication of all romance--only to find a love that could change her life forever
Every Exit Brings You Home by Naeem Murr
Every Exit Brings You Home
by Naeem Murr

A profound, bittersweet portrait of a Gazan immigrant's heroic efforts to heal his community and birth love from tragedy.
Every Happiness by Reena Shah
Every Happiness
by Reena Shah

Every Happiness is a dazzling debut that explores the ties that bind two women across decades and continents despite rivalry, class difference, and the conflicting needs of family and self.
Evil Genius by Claire Oshetsky
Evil Genius
by Claire Oshetsky

In this sly, darkly funny novel, a young woman becomes increasingly obsessed with tales of love and death, and begins subconsciously plotting to murder her abusive husband.
Fireflies in Winter by Eleanor Shearer
Fireflies in Winter
by Eleanor Shearer

A gripping novel of two young women fighting for survival on the edge of the wilderness, and the love that simultaneously sustains them and threatens their very existence, from the author of the Good Morning America Book Club pick River Sing Me Home.
Good People by Patmeena Sabit
Good People
by Patmeena Sabit

A provocative novel about an immigrant family living the American dream-and the daughter whose death raises questions about just how American they really want to become.
Family Drama by Rebecca Fallon
Family Drama
by Rebecca Fallon

A vibrant debut and powerful meditation on family, motherhood, and the cost of holding on to your dreams, reminiscent of Ann Napolitano.
The Jills by Karen Parkman
The Jills
by Karen Parkman

In this propulsive debut, a Buffalo Bills cheerleader will stop at nothing to solve the disappearance of her best friend and teammate, navigating the dark underbelly of a hardscrabble city, the grime and glamour of professional cheerleading, and her own tangled family history.
Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson
Keeper of Lost Children
by Sadeqa Johnson

In this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve, one American woman's vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people in an unexpected way.
Laws of Love and Logic by Debra Curtis
Laws of Love and Logic
by Debra Curtis

In the serene town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Lily Webb is deeply in love with a charismatic boy, a college-bound quarterback whose spectacular athletic talents are matched only by his fierce devotion. But their dreams of a life together are cut short when his passionate protectiveness leads to an irrevocable choice--one that tears them apart and leads Lily down a path of heartbreak from which she may never recover.
More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen
More Than Enough
by Anna Quindlen

A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship in this wise, tender novel teeming with life--from the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of After Annie
One & Only by Maurene Goo
One & Only
by Maurene Goo

In Five Years meets a millennial The Joy Luck Club in the adult debut from the author of YA Reese Pick Throwback-- a funny and fresh love story of a woman thrown a curveball by fate, and the family secret that will make her question everything.
The Optimists by Brian Platzer
The Optimists
by Brian Platzer

A beloved schoolteacher chronicles the meteoric rise of his most dazzling student in this ambitious, big-hearted story of learning and legacy.
The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman
The Reservation
by Rebecca Kauffman

For fans of The Bear, Elizabeth Strout, and Jennifer Egan, The Reservation explores the loves and labors of an ensemble of more than a dozen restaurant workers as they strive to get a perfect meal to the table.
Salvation by C. William Langsfeld
Salvation
by C. William Langsfeld

Set against the Rocky Mountains, this emotionally charged Western noir explores themes of fathers and sons, men and masculinity, and religion and spirituality through the lens of an unimaginable act--one best friend murdering the other
So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder
So Old, So Young
by Grant Ginder

From Grant Ginder, the bestselling author of The People We Hate at the Wedding, comes a generation-defining novel that is part love story, part tragic comedy. Five parties over the course of twenty years bring six college friends together, exploring the ways we run from and cling to our friends in love, life, and death.
Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
Superfan
by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

Freshman Minnie is adrift at college in Austin, Texas, when she discovers a boy band called HOURglass and the online forums that worship them. She especially loves Halo, whose sharp edges feel somehow familiar. After a brief romance goes painfully awry, Minnie pours everything into her new fandom, clinging to each livestream and bonding with other fans online. But when a scandal threatens to expose Halo to harm, Minnie decides that she is the only one who can save him.
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
This Book Made Me Think of You
by Libby Page

A woman receives an unexpected gift from the man she loved and lost--a year of books, one for every month--launching a reading-inspired journey to live, dream, and love again in this glimmering and heart-stopping novel.
This Is Not about Us: Fiction by Allegra Goodman
This Is Not about Us
by Allegra Goodman

A kaleidoscopic portrait of a modern American family--steadfast, complicated, begrudging, and loving--from the bestselling author of Isola.
Mystery / Suspense
Cold Zero: A Thriller by Brad Thor
Cold Zero
by Brad Thor

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor and USA TODAY bestselling author Ward Larsen, comes a heart-pounding thriller of survival, espionage, and global brinkmanship, where the frozen Arctic becomes the deadliest battlefield on Earth.
Cross and Sampson: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller by James Patterson
Cross and Sampson
by James Patterson

In latest thriller from the world's most popular storyteller, detective partners Alex Cross and John Sampson are called to separate locations to investigate a pair of serious crimes.
The Crossroads by C. J. Box
The Crossroads
by C. J. Box

Game warden Joe Pickett fights for his life as his daughters try to uncover who shot him and left him for dead in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C. J. Box.
Death of a Groom by M. C. Beaton
Death of a Groom
by M. C. Beaton

Sergeant Hamish Macbeth returns to protect his sleepy Scottish village of Lochdubh in the latest mystery in M.C. Beaton’s beloved, New York Times bestselling series.
The Devil's Bible: A Cotton Malone Novel by Steve Berry
The Devil's Bible
by Steve Berry

From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, a tale of mystery and intrigue stretching back over four centuries.
Dirty Metal by Allison Lamothe
Dirty Metal
by Allison Lamothe

An electrifying new voice in crime fiction: Allison LaMothe's debut is a gritty, fast-paced mystery about a reporter running down two huge stories at once
The Exes by Leodora Darlington
The Exes
by Leodora Darlington

Who hasn't wanted to murder an ex--figuratively, at least? In this explosive debut thriller, a woman's seemingly perfect romantic life is on the verge of collapse as she uncovers a hidden history surfacing dark secrets that have deadly consequences.
Finders Keepers by Natalie Barelli
Finders Keepers
by Natalie Barelli

When Rose discovers her troubled past splashed across the pages of a bestselling book, she knows her carefully constructed life is about to unravel. The author, Emily Harper, claims the story is fiction, but Rose knows better. Desperate to find out how Emily discovered her deepest secrets, Rose ingratiates herself into the author's life, posing as an eager assistant and adoring fan. But as Rose gets closer to the truth, long-buried memories resurface.
The Girls Before by Kate Alice Marshall
The Girls Before
by Kate Alice Marshall

A search & rescue expert. A kidnapped woman. The lost girls who haunt them both.
Greedy by Callie Kazumi
Greedy
by Callie Kazumi

What would you do for a seat at the table? In this deliciously dark thriller set in Japan, a desperate gambling addict masquerades as the private chef to a reclusive billionaire with deadly taste--from the twisted mind behind Claire, Darling.
The Hard Line by Mark Greaney
The Hard Line
by Mark Greaney

The Gray Man, the world's deadliest assassin and apex predator, discovers he's really the prey in the most shocking entry of this #1 New York Times bestselling series.
Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams
Her Last Breath
by Taylor Adams

From the critically acclaimed author of No Exit and The Last Word comes a story of two friends who embark on an ill-fated caving expedition--and the dark truth of what happens deep underground.
I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig
I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home
by Fergus Craig

After a decades-long stint in prison, former serial killer Carol is looking to kick back and relax in her new retirement home...until a fellow resident drops dead and Carol has to prove she actually didn't do it this time....
In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka
In Her Defense
by Philippa Malicka

As a sensational celebrity libel trial unfolds, a young woman at the periphery secretly wields the power to make or break the case. But with her own hidden past, will she dare to speak up?
It's Not Her by Mary Kubica
It's Not Her
by Mary Kubica

Two families at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime in this twisty thriller from the bestselling author of Local Woman Missing
Murder Will Out: A Mystery by Jennifer K. Breedlove
Murder Will Out
by Jennifer K. Breedlove

Award winner Jennifer K. Breedlove brings coastal Maine to life in Murder Will Out, a lighter, modern gothic mystery that's as atmospheric as it is heart-warming.
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward
Nowhere Burning
by Catriona Ward

Nowhere Burning is a harrowing tale of survival that places the dark fairy tale of Peter Pan and the ruthless dangers of Lord of the Flies into the unforgiving maw of the Colorado Rockies.
Pinky Swear by Danielle Girard
Pinky Swear
by Danielle Girard

From Danielle Girard, the USA TODAY bestselling author, comes a pulse-pounding thriller about a young woman whose surrogate disappears just days before the baby's due date, leading to a frantic search that uncovers dark truths and the power of a mother's love.
A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by Mk Oliver
A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage
by Mk Oliver

A whip-smart and darkly funny crime novel--perfect for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer and The Maid--that follows a wife and mother with a deadly secret that she must suppress if she wants to maintain her picture-perfect façade.
Stolen in Death by J. D. Robb
Stolen in Death
by J. D. Robb

A violent death and a vault of stolen treasures has Eve Dallas struggling to solve crimes old and new in the next thriller in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series.
Trust No One: A Thriller by James Rollins
Trust No One
by James Rollins

From the #1 New York Times bestselling master of international intrigue comes a shocking new stand-alone thriller that thrusts a group of university students, falsely accused of murder, into a treacherous hunt across Europe, all to unlock the secrets buried within a centuries-old book that could change humankind forever.
Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra
Warning Signs
by Tracy Sierra

The heart-stopping second novel from the author of Nightwatching, in which a father-son ski weekend becomes a desperate fight for survival
What Happened That Night by Nicci French
What Happened That Night
by Nicci French

From international bestselling master of suspense Nicci French comes a hair-raising locked-room thriller about a group of old university friends with a killer in their midst.
When I Kill You by B. A. Paris
When I Kill You
by B. A. Paris

Nell Masters is certain someone is following her. The hairs on the back of her neck rise when she travels to and from work, there are silent calls to her office, and a huge bouquet of flowers arrives without a card. And Nell has a reason to be looking over her shoulder, because she has a secret that she's hiding from everyone in her life, including her new partner, Alex. But Alex also has secrets of his own.
Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbo
Wolf Hour
by Jo Nesbo

From "one of today's most interesting thriller writers" (Lee Child) comes an immersive, propulsive novel in which a detective and a crime writer conduct parallel investigations, six years apart, into a series of puzzling murders.
Romance
The Heir of Whitestone by Catherine Coulter
The Heir of Whitestone
by Catherine Coulter

A brilliant young innovator with a mysterious past and a boldly sharp-witted Lady uncover deadly secrets in #1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter's thrilling, new Victorian-era romantic mystery filled with daring escapes, exciting twists, witty humor, and characters you won't soon forget.
Love a Comeback by Ruthie Knox
Love a Comeback
by Ruthie Knox

The latest novel in this sharply witty, will-they-or-won't-they new mystery series delivers Hollywood dish, clever intrigue, and maybe even true love between actresses Bexley Simon and Sam Farmer...
Promise Me by Sara Cate
Promise Me
by Sara Cate

For years, university mates Declan Barclay and Colin Shelby kept their connection simple-summer rendezvous, no strings attached. But when Colin returns to Declan's family estate, ready to marry someone else, old feelings resurface. Seven days at the manor are all it takes for Declan to confront the passion he's never been able to forget. As the wedding day approaches, he has one chance to stop Colin from walking away...but will it be enough to make Colin choose him?
Royal Spin by Omid Scobie
Royal Spin
by Omid Scobie

The much-anticipated novel from preeminent journalist and royal biographer Omid Scobie and National Book Award-winner Robin Benway, two bestselling and beloved authors who are drawing from their real world expertise, an irresistibly entertaining story about a young American woman who takes a job at Buckingham Palace-- where she finds herself tangled in a royal mess she might not be able to spin her way out of.
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
Two Can Play
by Ali Hazelwood

An enemies-to-lovers spicy novella set in the world of video gaming from the New York Times bestselling author of Problematic Summer Romance.
Speculative
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter
by Heather Fawcett

A woman who runs a cat rescue in 1920s Montréal turns to a grouchy but charming magician to help save her shelter in this heartwarming cozy fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series.
The Astral Library (Standard Edition) by Kate Quinn
The Astral Library
by Kate Quinn

From New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn comes a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.
The Daughter Who Remains by Nnedi Okorafor
The Daughter Who Remains
by Nnedi Okorafor

Set in the universe Africanfuturist luminary Nnedi Okorafor first introduced in the World Fantasy Award-winning Who Fears Death, The Daughter Who Remains is the breathtaking conclusion to the She Who Knows trilogy. Featuring Najeeba, now older and wiser than readers have ever known her, this is a tale of family, courage, and healing.
Crown of War and Shadow: Kingdoms of the Compass by J. R. Ward
Crown of War and Shadow: Kingdoms of the Compass
by J. R. Ward

Crown of War and Shadow is a brand new, sweeping, slow-burn romantasy from #1 New York Times bestseller J. R. Ward, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and Jennifer Armentrout!
Isles of the Emberdark: A Cosmere Novel by Brandon Sanderson
Isles of the Emberdark: A Cosmere Novel
by Brandon Sanderson

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a legendary standalone novel that navigates the seas and the stars of a far-future Cosmere.
The Night Prince (Deluxe Edition) by Lauren Palphreyman
The Night Prince
by Lauren Palphreyman

From USA Today bestselling author Lauren Palphreyman comes the highly anticipated sequel to The Wolf King, a romantasy for fans of enemies to lovers, shifters, forbidden romance, villains you love to hate (or maybe just love!), and werewolves.
Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman
Operation Bounce House
by Matt Dinniman

A man must fight for his planet against impossible odds when gamers from Earth attempt to remotely annihilate it in this epic, fast-paced novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl.
The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
The Red Winter
by Cameron Sullivan

Debut author Cameron Sullivan tears the heart out of history with this darkly entertaining retelling of the hunt for the Beast of Gévaudan. Lifting the veil on the hidden world behind our own, it reimagines the story of Europe, from Imperial Rome to Saint Jehanne d’Arc, the madness of Gilles de Rais and the first flickers of the French Revolution.
Secondhand Luck by Kim Harrison
Secondhand Luck
by Kim Harrison

Against an ancient shadow with a deadly agenda, Petra Grady's luck may be about to run out, in the next book in the enthralling contemporary fantasy series from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows novels.
Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer
Trad Wife
by Saratoga Schaefer

A "traditional wife" influencer allows a demonic creature to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of Nightbitch and Mary, from the author of Serial Killer Support Group.
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