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New Fiction | February 2026

Adult - What We're Reading | Published January 30, 2026

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  • Dark stone well seen from inside, looking up toward a bright light shining down, featured on the book's cover.

    Her Last Breath / Taylor Adams
    A story of two friends who embark on an ill-fated caving expedition–and the dark truth of what happens deep underground.

  • Book cover with a large pentagram in front of faded mystical symbols and bold, textured lettering.

    The Devil’s Bible / Steve Berry
    The latest Cotton Malone adventure, a tale of mystery and intrigue stretching back over four centuries.

  • Illustrated book cover featuring a smiling woman sitting inside a vintage TV and a man leaning on top of the TV.

    And Now, Back to You / B. K. Borison
    Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally inspired romance.

  • Book cover showing a rural road stretching into the distance beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

    The Crossroads / 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.

  • Silhouette of a person by a lake at sunset with trees and a pier visible, as shown on a book cover.

    The Hadacol Boogie / James Lee Burke
    Dave Robicheaux returns to investigate the death of an unidentified woman, pulling him into a vortex of corruption and violence in the Louisiana bayou.

  • Book cover featuring a stone archway framing green cliffs and the ocean beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

    The Heir of Whitestone / Catherine Coulter
    A brilliant young innovator with a mysterious past and a boldly sharp-witted Lady uncover deadly secrets in this Victorian-era romantic mystery filled with daring escapes, exciting twists, witty humor, and characters you won’t soon forget.

  • Colorful illustrated book cover featuring multiple cats among books and magical objects on a vibrant background.

    Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter / Heather Fawcett
    A woman who runs a cat rescue in 1920s Montreal turns to a grouchy but charming magician to help save her shelter in this heartwarming cozy fantasy from the author of the Emily Wilde series.

  • Book cover showing a sliced bundt cake with one piece removed on a plate, with text reviews printed above the image.

    This Is Not About Us / Allegra Goodman
    A kaleidoscopic portrait of a modern American family–steadfast, complicated, begrudging, and loving–from the bestselling author of Isola.

  • Book cover showing a swimmer’s portrait with their reflection in water, set against a vivid orange background.

    Brawler / Lauren Groff
    Ranging from the 1950s to the present day and moving across age, class, and region-from New England to Florida to California-these nine stories reflect and expand upon a shared theme: the ceaseless battle between humans’ dark and light angels

  • Book cover showing a young girl sitting alone on stone steps under a brick archway, gazing toward distant buildings and a cloudy sky.

    Keeper of Lost Children / Sadeqa Johnson
    In this new novel from the author of The House of Eve, one American woman’s vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people in an unexpected way.

  • Book cover with bold black text over an illustration of colorful blooming flowers and green leaves.

    Kin / Tayari Jones
    An unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a devastating tragedy.

  • Book cover showing a city skyline with mountains behind, using bold white and red text over the image.

    Jigsaw / Jonathan Kellerman
    Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis, the most beloved duo in American crime fiction, return in this electric novel.

  • Book cover showing a dock over a lake leading to a lit cabin among trees, with bold yellow and white text on the image.

    It’s Not Her / Mary Kubica
    Two families at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime in this twisty thriller from the author of Local Woman Missing.

  • Book cover showing bold yellow text over a black wolf silhouette with striking red eyes and accent details on a dark background.

    Wolf Hour / Jo Nesbo
    A detective and a crime writer conduct parallel investigations, six years apart, into a series of puzzling murders.

  • Stack of brightly colored books arranged as a tall tower, with the title and author text displayed across the spines.

    This Book Made Me Think of You / 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.

  • Book cover showing part of a face reflected in a large knife blade against a solid black background.

    When I Kill You / B. A. Paris
    Nell Masters is certain someone is following her. 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. Fourteen years earlier, when Nell went by the name Elle Nugent, she witnessed a student getting into a stranger’s car. When her body was discovered, Elle became obsessed with finding the person responsible. Her fixation with the man she accused led her down a dangerous path. Has someone from her past discovered her new identity? Has the stalker become the stalked? Or is there something even more deadly at play?

  • Cover with large white text over a botanical illustration of green leaves against a blue background.

    More Than Enough / Anna Quindlen
    A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship.

  • Book cover showing bookshelves filled with colorful books and glowing accents; title and author text are shown prominently.

    The Astral Library / Kate Quinn
    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.

  • Person standing on a glowing island beneath an aurora, surrounded by vibrant trees; artwork from a fantasy book cover.

    Isles of the Emberdark / Brandon Sanderson
    A legendary standalone novel that navigates the seas and the stars of a far-future Cosmere.

  • Book cover with large icy text and a close-up of an airplane engine surrounded by snow, creating a cold, dramatic effect.

    Cold Zero / Brad Thor
    A heart-pounding thriller of survival, espionage, and global brinkmanship, where the frozen Arctic becomes the deadliest battlefield on Earth.

SHC: 1/2026


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