It's the month for love — loving new book releases, that is!
A widow surviving grief through books, a Hollywood beauty satire and a student’s pop-star fandom — along with a celebrity memoir you need to dig into: here are PEOPLE's picks for the best books of February 2026, so far.
01 of 07
'La Lucci' by Susan Lucci
The All My Children legend brings her personal story to the page, in the follow-up to her 2011 memoir All My Life. What follows is a touching and astute retrospective of her life-shaping moments, on and off screen.
Related: Susan Lucci Opens Up About Losing Her 'Love of a Lifetime' Husband of 52 Years and Embracing Joy Again (Exclusive)
02 of 07
'This Book Made Me Think of You' by Libby Page
Widowed and despondent young Londoner Tilly learns that before her husband died, he had visited a struggling local bookshop to order her 12 months’ worth of books —one for each month — chosen to inspire her to move on with her life. She becomes close with the owner Alfie and embarks on a yearlong book-led adventure in this lovely, affecting paean to the power of books and enduring love. — Robin Micheli
03 of 07
'Cruelty Free' by Caroline Glenn
A decade after her daughter’s kidnapping led her to flee L.A., disgraced actress Lila Devlin launches a skincare line in her daughter’s honor. Then the death of a toxic blogger sets off a hilarious, blood-soaked rampage. A fast-paced, deliciously gruesome send-up of Hollywood and the beauty industry. — Louisa Ermelino
04 of 07
'Superfan' by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
Lonely college freshman Minnie becomes obsessed with K-pop boy band HOURglass. Told in alternating perspectives through Minnie and HOURglass member Halo, who has a secret tragic past, Zhang’s story explores parasocial relationships and fandoms. Suspenseful and relatable. — Wadzanai Mhute
05 of 07
'How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates' by Shailee Thompson
Gallery Books
After rom-com and slasher expert Jamie lives through a murder spree at a speed-dating event, she and two other survivors form a love triangle in this delightfully original (and unabashedly gory) genre mash-up.
06 of 07
'Clutch' by Emily Nemens
The lives of five college besties have gotten complicated two decades after graduation, but their group chat keeps them connected in this all-too-real look at adult friendship.
07 of 07
'Mass Mothering' by Sarah Bruni
Adrift after a medical trauma, A. dances her nights away with N., until she finds a book about mothers mourning their sons and sets off to find the author. Strange and provocative. — Louisa Ermelino
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