20 Best Books To Read in February

by Tayari Jones

Beautifully written and powerfully compelling. Full review >

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by Allegra Goodman

Like an exquisitely baked apple cake, Goodman’s delicious and deeply perceptive novel is something to savor. Full review >

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by April Reynolds

A crafty murder mystery in the multihued form of an urban symphony. Full review >

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by Lauren Groff

This audacious collection surprises readers with the vivid lives few of us notice. Full review >

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by Jonathan Miles

A stark, propulsive, and timely man-versus-nature tale. Full review >

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by Arturo Pérez-Reverte ; translated by Frances Riddle

A sly love letter to the immortal detective, his creator, and the golden age of cinema. Full review >

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by Jo Nesbø ; translated by Robert Ferguson

Another standout standalone from the author of the Harry Hole series. Full review >

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by Cristina Rivera Garza ; translated by Christina MacSweeney

A masterful blend of genres from a shining light of Mexican literature. Full review >

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by Shailee Thompson

A delightful celebration of rom-coms, slasher flicks, and the women who love them. Full review >

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by Claire Oshetsky

Darkly charming, highly original, and fiendishly clever. Full review >

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by Toni Morrison

Deeply insightful investigations of major works. Full review >

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by Dan Chiasson

An observant, eloquent dual portrait of an uncommon public servant and his adopted home city. Full review >

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by Chris Jennings

A vivid reconstruction of a turning point in the history of right-wing extremism in America. Full review >

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by Brian Raftery

A fascinating book, perhaps best enjoyed with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. Full review >

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by Richard Holmes

A must for poetry readers and a treat for anyone who enjoys fine literary biography. Full review >

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