New books releasing in February 2026
Highlights include The Barbecue at No. 9, Witch Trial and The Death Bed.
Author: Kim Snaith
By day, I'm a writer and editor, typically writing about video games and Lego. In my free time, you'll typically find me with my nose in a book. My favourite genres are crime/thriller, although anything with an intriguing plot grounded in reality will pique my interest. I'm also an animal lover, still addicted to Friends and love being by the sea.
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This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page review: A life-affirming love story for book lovers
The ultimate love story for any book lover.
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Vivian Dies Again by C.E. Hulse review: Fleabag in a timeloop
A comedy crime novel with a timeloop, carrying all the dysfunctional charm of Fleabag.
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Room 706 by Ellie Levenson review – An early Book of the Year contender
What would you do if you were trapped in a hotel under siege?
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Darkrooms by Rebecca Hannigan review: Shocking but beautifully written
A slow-burn novel filled with secrets that will get under your skin.
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The Barbecue at No. 9 by Jennie Godfrey review: Quietly remarkable
Jennie Godfrey’s second novel, The Barbecue at No. 9, is a slow-burn drama filled with intriguing characters and quiet secrets.
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Not Another Bloody Christmas by Jo Middleton review – A riotous festive whodunnit
No other Christmas book is going to make you laugh this much.
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The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson review: Shocking, unsettling and gripping
Unflinching and uncomfortable, The Scammer shines because of its cast of characters.
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His & Hers by Alice Feeney review: Thrilling & Shocking
A thrilling and shocking ride that genuinely keeps you on the edge of your seat
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Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix review: The Craft meets One Born Every Minute
If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, I’d maybe hold off on reading this one for a while.
