EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 1H 12M
February 2026 Book Releases We’re Obsessed With
from Book Lounge by Libby · host Book Lounge by Libby
New month, new books, and a very full TBR. 📖✨ In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Meara to dive into the most exciting books releasing in February 2026. From buzzy new novels to under-the-radar gems, we’re breaking down what’s catching our attention, what we’re most hyped to read, and which releases are moving straight to the top of our TBRs. If you love tracking upcoming book releases, planning your reading life, or just want to know what February’s literary lineup has in store, consider this your official February 2026 Book Release Radar. Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! Book recommendations: Meara’s Picks: A Little Buzzed – Alys Murray The Sun and the Starmaker – Rachel Griffin Greedy - Callie Kazumi Books & Bewitchment - Isla Jewell How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates - Shailee Thompson Cruelty Free - Caroline Glenn For Human Use - Sarah G Pierce Weavingshaw – Heba Al-Wasity The Hospital at the End of the World - Justin C. Key The Forest on the Edge of Time – Jasmin Kirkbride The Red Winter - Cameron Sullivan Joe’s Picks: Operation Bounce House – Matt Dinniman Heap Earth Upon It – Chloe Michelle Howarth Murder Bimbo – Rebecca Novack Superfan – Jenny Tinghui Zhang She Made Herself a Monster – Anna Kovatcheva I am the Ghost Here – Kim Samek Good People – Patmeena Sabit The Jills – Karen Parkman Dollface – Lindy Ryan Language as Liberation – Toni Morrison Who’s in this episode: Meara - Links Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:22 Intro 00:01:02 Catching up with Meara 00:05:38 February 2026 Book Picks 01:08:35 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode! Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New month, new books, and a very full TBR. 📖✨ In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Meara to dive into the most exciting books releasing in February 2026. From buzzy new novels to under-the-radar gems, we’re breaking down what’s catching our attention, what we’re most hyped to read, and which releases are moving straight to the top of our TBRs. If you love tracking upcoming book releases, planning your reading life, or just want to know what February’s literary lineup has in store, consider this your official February 2026 Book Release Radar. Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! Book recommendations: Meara’s Picks: A Little Buzzed – Alys Murray The Sun and the Starmaker – Rachel Griffin Greedy - Callie Kazumi Books & Bewitchment - Isla Jewell How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates - Shailee Thompson Cruelty Free - Caroline Glenn For Human Use - Sarah G Pierce Weavingshaw – Heba Al-Wasity The Hospital at the End of the World - Justin C. Key The Forest on the Edge of Time – Jasmin Kirkbride The Red Winter - Cameron Sullivan Joe’s Picks: Operation Bounce House – Matt Dinniman Heap Earth Upon It – Chloe Michelle Howarth Murder Bimbo – Rebecca Novack Superfan – Jenny Tinghui Zhang She Made Herself a Monster – Anna Kovatcheva I am the Ghost Here – Kim Samek Good People – Patmeena Sabit The Jills – Karen Parkman Dollface – Lindy Ryan Language as Liberation – Toni Morrison Who’s in this episode: Meara - Links Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:22 Intro 00:01:02 Catching up with Meara 00:05:38 February 2026 Book Picks 01:08:35 Outro Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode! Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog! We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram! Want to reach out? Send an email to [email protected]. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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