Unboxing My Latest Book Haul
Book Mail: A Roundup of the Book Mail I Received Last Week
Late February has that just-before-spring feeling—like the world is about to turn a page—and this week’s book mail felt like the perfect preview of brighter days ahead. My TBR pile has grown into a cheerful stack of possibility, thanks to a book haul packed with new book releases that promise fresh starts and late-night reading marathons. Each package carried thoughtful book recommendations, like little love notes from fellow readers who somehow always know what I need next. With so many titles already feeling destined for lists of the best books of 2026, it feels like the sweetest way to close out winter—one beautiful story at a time.
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This Week’s Book Mail Includes:
Little Bear, I Love You – A sweet bedtime story paired with a wearable plush bracelet celebrates nighttime snuggles, love, and comforting Valentine’s Day rituals.
You’re Eggstraordinary by Sandra Magsamen – With soft chick feathers and a joyful message, this adorable board book reminds little ones just how special and loved they are.
You Are My Heart by Marianne Richmond and Morgan Huff – Tender words and gentle illustrations capture the deep, unconditional love shared between parent and child.
I Love You, My Huggy Buggy by Rose Rossner and Sydney Hanson – Playful puns and charming animal friends deliver a buzzing message of love and encouragement for little cuddle bugs.
The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman – As ancient evil rises and enemies close in, Aurora must survive deadly secrets, shifting loyalties, and forbidden romance to save her world.
I Love You with All My Hearts by Rose Rossner and Kathryn Selbert – Touch-and-feel textures and sea-sweet puns make this an interactive, heartfelt celebration of loving your little one “with all your hearts.”
Book of Forbidden Words by Louise Fein – Across four centuries, an encrypted manuscript links women risking everything to protect dangerous ideas from those determined to silence them.
Broken Truths by Alessandro Robecchi – A modern murder investigation collides with fascist-era secrets as a filmmaker uncovers buried truths about censorship, history, and justice.
Half City by Kate Golden – A secret demon hunter enrolls in a deadly academy while unraveling her father’s murder and resisting a dangerously alluring enemy.
Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score – A banished Manhattan literary agent finds unexpected love, chaos, and second chances in a tiny town she never planned to call home.
Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles – Returning to the town that destroyed her past, a woman uncovers dangerous truths while a man with his own darkness vows to protect her.
Bourbon and Lies by Victoria Wilder – In a town ruled by deadly rumors, a fugitive woman and a guarded ex-cop must trust each other—or risk becoming the next tragedy.
The Silversmith by L.J. Claren – A grieving young woman destined to save her realm must choose between duty and a forbidden love that could doom the world.
A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray – A brilliant but inexperienced engineer agrees to a “research” hookup that sparks unexpected chemistry—and maybe something real.
The Imaginary Life of a Laurel Tree by Mario Fortunato – A scandal involving a teacher and student unravels friendships, loyalties, and truths across continents and tangled relationships.
Last First Kiss by Julian Winters – A second-chance romance reignites when an event planner is forced to work closely with the man who once broke his heart.
Night Terror by Vincent Ralph – When a cursed urban legend comes to life, a teen must outwit monsters and Bleak Haven’s dark history to save his town.
Dead Fake by Vincent Ralph – A deadly deepfake trend turns real, forcing a girl tied to a killer’s legacy to stop the murders before she becomes the next victim.
A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert – A guarded woman with a painful past risks opening her heart to the one man patient enough to truly see her.
Promise Me by Sara Cate – With just days before a wedding, a man must decide whether to fight for the love he lost—or let it slip away forever.
Love Song by Elle Kennedy – A brokenhearted woman and a stalled musician share a life-changing summer that fate might just give them a chance to rewrite.
