Although February is the shortest month of the year, we've still had plenty of books to shout about. Whether you've been looking for a romance to fall in love with, engaging fiction or entertaining non-fiction, keep scrolling to discover some of the highlights from this month.
This month we've read dazzling character driven stories, vibrant historical fiction and re-visited some firm favourites we're excited to see out in paperback. Scroll to take a look at our February fiction recommendations.
A Spell of Good Things by Ayobami Adebayo - "Set in contemporary Nigeria, this character-driven dazzler explores power, political corruption, social divisions and the human heart with breath-taking insight."
1989 by Val McDermid - "Vivid, strong, beautiful writing awaits in this crime thriller as it sets alight a gunpowder trail of an investigation into greed and exploitation."
The Lawless Land by Boyd Morrison, Beth Morrison - "This bold and vibrant action-filled adventure set in the 14th century sees a knight and a lady joining forces to save lives, reputations, and a precious artefact."
Em & Me by Beth Morrey - "Gorgeous in every possible way! This eloquent heart-warming novel about second chances is a firm favourite here at LoveReading."
The Rebel's Mark by S. W. Perry - "Wonderfully evocative, exhilarating, and riveting this historical mystery begins in London, and moves on to Ireland in 1598."
The Illuminated by Anindita Ghose - "Set in contemporary India, this captivating, quietly stirring debut explores losing and re-establishing identity, and the rise of religious fundamentalism, through a mother and daughter who lose their anchor."
Six Days by Dani Atkins - "This engaging and expressive relationship story examines love, trust, and resolve when a groom goes missing, leaving his bride at the altar."
Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein - "A dazzlingly powerful tale of two families, social change and inequalities in 1940s Trinidad."
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent - "This twisted, twisting serial killer page-turner turns the tables on male predators in outrageous, darkly comic style."
The House with the Golden Door by Elodie Harper - "Love, lust, loyalty, treachery, power, revenge and redress — this enthralling story of a freed Pompeii prostitute is an explosive triumph."
Non-Fiction Books of the Month
From engaging memoirs to the influence of poetry anthologies on British culture, take a look at our Non-Fiction recommendations of the month for February.
The Soul of a Woman by Isabel Allende - "A rich and rousing personal account of feminism from one of the world’s finest writers."
Love & Care by Shaun Deeney - "An eye-opening – and at times jaw-dropping – account of a son’s care for his mother with Parkinson’s dementia that will make you weep with its tenderness and compassion."
Otherlands by Thomas Halliday - "An extraordinary and vivid interpretation of our planet’s history."
The Treasuries: Poetry Anthologies and the Making of British Culture by Clare Bucknell - "Melding literary history with social history, this fascinating work reveals the seminal influence poetry anthologies have had on British culture and society for four centuries."
I'm Black So You Don't Have to Be by Colin Grant - "Told through honest, entertaining, poignant portraits, this engaging memoir paints a profound picture of British West Indian experiences as it explores identity, family relationships, race and generational shifts."
Discover new books and find a new author to fall in love with, with our Debuts of the Month for February. Keep scrolling to see what our experts thought of this month's debut recommendations.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi - "The haunting power and rich tradition of the fairy tale combines with a modern Gothic twist in this must-read stunning story."
Maame by Jessica George - "This stirring, joyous, coming-of-age debut about a 20-something Londoner navigating loss and family responsibility radiates dazzling hope."
Dazzling by Chikodili Emelumadu - "This radiant firecracker of a debut blends Nigerian mythology and real-world injustices against girls to create a beautiful, bewitching, emotional triumph."
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson - "Crossing generations and continents, and laying bare the complexities of the Caribbean diaspora, this dazzling debut teems with heart-rending family secrets."
A Very Nice Girl by Imogen Crimp - "A young opera singer’s struggle to find her voice in the world lays bare an absorbing, bittersweet debut about love, longing and relationship power-play."
Vladimir by Julia May Jonas - "Desire, power-play, narcissism and manipulation — this darkly witty debut is an addictive, provocative bombshell of a book."
Double Booked by Lily Lindon - "A book with a great hook; this debut's set-up is comedy gold"
The Siege by John Sutherland - "A full-on, dynamic debut thriller featuring a hostage situation, it quite simply smacks of authenticity."
Brutes by Dizz Tate - "Set in the swampy, stifling heat of Florida, this intoxicating coming of age treasure presents a symphony of raw girlhood experiences."
River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer - "Set in the Caribbean after the Slavery Abolition Act, this lucid, luminous debut follows a mother’s odyssey to find the five children who were taken from her during slavery."
Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month
Liz Robinson's selection of book recommendations for February include thrilling, chilling and enthralling stories. Keep reading to see which books she recommends this month and why.
The Red Notebook by Michel Bussi - "A thrilling, chilling, and beautifully handled story about family, set among organised crime, murder, and a desperate fight for survival."
Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May - "The extravagance and extremes of the Roaring Twenties combines with witchcraft, corruption and violence in this heady, absorbing read."
Weyward by Emilia Hart - "A beautifully powerful debut novel celebrating the strength and resilience of three women in three different time-frames as witchcraft weaves its way through their lives."
The House That Made Us by Alice Cavanagh - "This rather special family and relationship story covering fifty years comes to vivid and vibrant life in the most beautiful and emotional way."
The Anomaly by Hervé le Tellier - "This speculative thriller chews up any preconceptions and spits them out in this fabulously readable and thrilling tale."
Although February is the shortest month, we've added a veritable bounty of books into our Star Books section. These are all fantastic books that will break any reading slump.
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