Book Mail: A Roundup of the Book Mail I Received Last Week

Early February has that rosy, hopeful glow—like the world is quietly rooting for a love story—and this week’s book mail felt exactly like that. My TBR pile has grown into a delightful stack of possibility, thanks to a book haul filled with new book releases that promise laughter, longing, and late-night reading. Each package arrived with thoughtful book recommendations, little whispers from friends and fellow readers saying, trust me, you’ll love this one. And as I line them up beside my reading chair, I can’t help but think that somewhere in this pile are the best books of 2026, waiting patiently to sweep me off my feet.

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This Week’s Book Mail Includes:

The Book Tour by Emily Ohanjanians – A buzzy influencer-author and her grumpy, highbrow publicist clash across a two-week book tour until their professional tension turns dangerously electric.
Muscles and Monsters by Ashley Bennett – After a cake catastrophe, a fiercely independent baker joins a monster gym—and finds herself sparring with chemistry (and fangs) she can’t outrun.
Simplicity by the Sea by Jennifer Vido – A driven marketing exec and a steady island captain discover that the truest fresh start might be the one they chart together.
The Ex-Perimento by Maria J. Morillo – A heartbroken columnist teams up with her favorite musician to win back her ex—only to fall for the wrong (right) man on the way.
Medium Rare by A. Natasha Joukovsky – A Washington lobbyist’s perfect March Madness streak launches him toward mythic fame—and drags everyone around him into a sharp, hilarious freefall.
Vervain Hollow by Catriona Silvey – A former cult member returns to the place that broke her when a message suggests their charismatic leader survived—and her own memories can’t be trusted.
Hooked by Caitlin Rother – A journalist and homicide detective chase a deadly conspiracy in paradise while their combustible attraction threatens to get them both killed.
The Soulmate Strategy by Corey Seemiller – After a viral heartbreak, a forty-something lesbian follows a ruthless checklist to find “the one”…and ends up choosing between two unexpected loves.
Bianca's Cure by Gigi Berardi – In Renaissance Florence, a brilliant noblewoman risks scandal, power, and poison itself as her quest to cure malaria collides with Medici intrigue.
Should Have Told You Sooner by Jane Ward – A long-buried love, a life-altering secret, and a return to London’s art world force one woman to confront what the past stole from her.
House of Splinters by Laura Purcell – A remote manor of whispers and wooden “silent companions” lures a new lady of the house into a gothic nightmare where her children may be the price.
The Secret Courtesan by Kerry Chaput – Four hundred years apart, a courtesan-artist and a modern art historian race to expose a buried truth—before powerful forces erase it again.
Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik – A wedding-crashing road trip across India to secure a first kiss detours into first love with the one boy she never planned to want.
It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson – A hotheaded hockey player and an ice-cold figure skater strike a desperate deal that turns enemies into partners—on the ice and off.
City Spies Europa by James Ponti – The City Spies split up across Europe to crack codes, chase clues, and stop a criminal’s continent-wide threat before time runs out.
Better the Devil by Erik J. Brown – A runaway teen steals a missing boy’s identity for safety—then realizes the real boy was murdered and someone knows exactly who he is.
Soft Launch by Sarah Vacchiano – A woman in her early thirties blows up her “starter marriage” and steps into a braver, truer life—with no idea what (or who) will meet her there.
Blade by Wendy Walker – A former elite skater turned defense attorney returns to a brutal training facility to defend a teen accused of murder—only to unearth the secrets that once shattered her.
Her Cold Justice by Robert Dugoni – Defense attorney Keera Duggan takes a seemingly straightforward case that spirals into corruption, conspiracy, and the most dangerous promise of her career.
Missing Sister by Joshilyn Jackson – When a man tied to her twin’s death is found murdered, a rookie cop is pulled into a lethal revenge story where the hunter may become the hunted.
Somewhere in Nowhere by Steven Gellman – A neurotic teen navigating new friends, first love, and family chaos is also battling a terrifying secret: something alien inside him is trying to kill him.
Marriage and Other Monuments by Virginia Pye – As Richmond’s monuments come down in 2020, two sisters’ marriages crack open—revealing the private reckonings behind public upheaval.
It's Not Her by Mary Kubica – A lakeside vacation turns into a nightmare when a girl vanishes after a brutal double murder—and the truth is more twisted than anyone suspects.
Remember That Day by Mary Balogh – A pacifist and a hardened cavalry colonel ignite a slow-burn romance so improper—and so inevitable—it threatens every plan they’ve made.
Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston – Two women swap lives to catch a husband’s secrets, but when he’s found dead the next morning, only one of them has the alibi that matters.
Six Little Words by Sally Page – A daily Shakespeare note at a café sparks a gentle mystery that leads two strangers back to creativity, courage, and second chances.
The Unwritten Rules of Magic by Harper Ross – A forbidden typewriter makes a ghostwriter’s wishes come true—until each rewrite exposes darker family truths and a steep price for control.
The Last of Earth by Deepa Anappara – In 1869 Tibet, a spy-surveyor and a disguised British woman risk everything to map the forbidden—and discover what ambition costs in the high mountains.
First Night at Dad's by Elizabeth Rudnick and Yaara Cellier – A tender picture book that reassures kids navigating divorce that even when homes change, love stays steady.
Shrinking Violet by Laurel Snyder and LeUyen Pham – A brave girl who literally shrinks when she’s scared learns to face fear, find her voice, and grow into her own power.