New Fiction: February 2026

It’s that time, my fellow readers! My favorite picks for new fiction for the month. I”m a little late in posting this so we’ve already had one February Tuesday release date and today is the second release, but hey, that means there’s already a group of books released and ready for your big smart brain. January had me reading quite a bit. My post is timely as I have my bookclub this evening. so I’m all in on the books today! I read two from my January book recommendations: Meet The Newmans by Jennifer Niven and Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden. I thoroughly enjoyed Meet The Newmans. Dear Debbie was entertaining, but it felt very similar to some of the other books I’ve read by Freida McFadden. But the book I enjoyed 10000000%? The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. I cannot speak highly enough of this book. It was sweet, funny, touching and beautifully written – ten out of ten. All in all I read seven books:

My favorites? The Impossible Fortune and The Correspondent. And I have to say, Julie Chan Is Dead was pretty entertaining. As for February new fiction releases, there are a few I’m pretty excited about! It’s a good mix of historical fiction, thriller/mystery, and literary. I am not a huge romance or sci-fi fiction lover (no pun intended) so you generally won’t see a lot of those recommendations from me. So if that’s what you’re after, you may want to check out Smart Bitches, Trashy Books for romance recos or SF Book Reviews for science fiction (and horror).

Here are the 13 February 2026 fiction releases that I’m excited to check out. Several of these I’ve already got on hold at my library but just ordered the first one on the list!

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Superfan: A Novel by Jenny Tinghui

A lonely college freshman in Austin finds escape and connection through an obsessive online fandom centered around a rising boy band and its magnetic frontman. As her attachment deepens, a looming scandal blurs the line between devotion and danger, pulling both fan and idol toward a collision neither can control. Superfan explores the intoxicating power of fandom, the desire to reinvent oneself, and the unsettling ways loneliness can shape obsession. Release Date: 2/3/26 Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

Good People by Patmeena Sabit

A seemingly perfect immigrant family who built a life of wealth and status faces intense scrutiny after a devastating tragedy shatters their carefully polished image. As rumors surface and perspectives shift, questions arise about what was really happening behind closed doors. Good People explores family, perception, and the complicated truth behind the idea of the American dream. Release Date: 2/3/26 Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

The Copywriter by Daniel Poppick

Set in the late 2010s, this novel follows a poet juggling creative ambitions with a copywriting job while sensing both his personal life and the world around him quietly unraveling. As he records observations, memories, and reflections in a notebook, he searches for meaning in work, art, and modern office culture. The Copywriter offers a thoughtful, slightly surreal look at creativity, labor, and the strange rhythms of contemporary life. Release Date: 2/3/26. Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

Clutch by Emily Nemens

Five college friends who’ve stayed close through a decades-long group chat reunite in Palm Springs as each faces major personal and professional crossroads. From politics and careers to relationships, family pressures, and long-buried questions, their bond is tested in new ways. Clutch looks at enduring friendship, midlife change, and the balancing act between ambition, loyalty, and self-identity. Release Date: 2/3/26 Buy at Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

Little One by Olivia Muenter

After growing up on what once seemed like an idyllic communal farm, Catharine has spent years trying to distance herself from a past that gradually took a darker turn. When a journalist begins digging into the group she left behind, she’s pulled back toward old secrets, unresolved family ties, and questions she thought she’d escaped. Little One explores identity, belonging, and the uneasy line between self-improvement and self-deception. Release Date: 2/3/26 Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

The Renovation by Kenan Orhan

Living in Italy after leaving Istanbul, Dilara’s quiet, unsettled routine is disrupted when a home renovation leads to a bizarre discovery that blurs the line between reality and imagination. As her personal life begins to unravel, she’s forced to confront questions about identity, migration, and what it means to belong. The Renovation blends dark humor and surreal elements to explore displacement, memory, and modern uncertainty. Release Date: 2/10/26. Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

A Slow and Secret Poison by Carmella Lowkis

Hoping for a clean slate, Vee takes a gardening job at a fading English manor where lingering grief and local legend shape daily life. Drawn to the estate’s last heir, who believes a family curse still looms, Vee becomes entangled in both the house’s mysteries and her own unresolved past. This atmospheric novel blends gothic intrigue, folklore, and personal reckoning. Release Date: 2/10/26. Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

Bad Asians by Lillian Li

Four Chinese American friends who did everything “right” graduate into the recession and find themselves back home, uncertain about their futures. When a friend’s documentary about them unexpectedly goes viral, their private struggles become public, forcing them to confront identity, ambition, and complicated friendships. Bad Asians explores coming of age in the digital era and the pressure of expectations in a rapidly changing world. Release Date: 2/17/26. Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

When I Kill You by B.A. Paris

Nell Masters can’t shake the feeling she’s being watched, and with a carefully hidden past, she has reason to worry. Years earlier, under a different name, she became entangled in a murder investigation that never fully left her behind. As old secrets resurface, Nell must decide whether the danger is real or a shadow of the life she tried to escape. Release Date: 2/17/26. Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

The Astral Library by Kate Quinn

Alix, a book-loving young woman struggling to get by, discovers a hidden library that offers people the chance to step inside the stories they love. As she begins to imagine a new future, a mysterious threat puts both the magical library and its guardians at risk. Blending fantasy, adventure, and literary homage, this novel explores escapism, belonging, and the power of stories. Release Date: 2/17/26. Buy at Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen

A devoted teacher finds comfort and honesty in her tight-knit book club, sharing everything from family struggles to fertility challenges. But an unexpected ancestry test result sparks questions about her past just as her friendships face unexpected change. More Than Enough reflects on connection, identity, and the enduring support found in chosen family. Release Date: 2/24/26. Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

Kin by Tayari Jones

Lifelong friends Vernice and Annie grow up side by side in Louisiana but take very different paths as adulthood pulls them in opposite directions. One finds opportunity and new perspective through education and community, while the other searches for answers about her past in a journey filled with risk and discovery. Kin explores friendship, identity, family ties, and the complex experiences of womanhood in the American South. Release Date: 2/24/26. Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

Murder of an Irish Session

A lively Irish music festival meant to spark romance takes a dark turn when a famed matchmaker is found murdered during the festivities. As the town reels, Garda Siobhán and her husband investigate a cast of musicians, each with possible motives. This cozy mystery blends small-town charm, traditional music, and a touch of intrigue. I absolutely love Carlene O’Connor’s cozy mysteries and I’m really looking forward to this next installment. Release Date: 2/24/26. Buy on Bookshop.org | Buy on Amazon

Happy Reading!

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