Before winter fades away, let these new reads and watches warm you up! Crystal Patriarche, founder and CEO of BookSparks, is here to share what’s on her radar and what should be on yours. From YA fantasy to The White Lotus season three, February 2024 has the releases you’ll love!
Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (2/11)
Have you ever had one of those days where you think things just couldn’t get any worse? Well, Gail Baines is definitely having one of those days. Her daughter, Debbie, is getting married tomorrow, but she hasn’t even been invited to the celebratory spa day. To make matters worse, she just lost her job. (Or maybe she quit. But who’s asking?) Oh, and don’t even get her started on her ex-husband, Max, showing up unannounced with no place to stay. But when Debbie reveals a devastating secret about her fiancé, it threatens to reveal even more about Gail’s (and Max’s) past.
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We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes (2/11)
Lila Kennedy could not be more of a mess. Her daughters are driving her crazy, her marriage is in shambles, and her stepdad seems to have moved in without a word. So when her estranged biological father knocks on her door after thirty-five years of silence, Lila isn’t too ready to hear him out. But Lila may find that a reconciliation with her father might be exactly what she needs.
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(S)Kin by Ibi Zoboi (2/11)
New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi’s new fantasy novel in verse follows two magical teens with an unexpected bond. Marisol is a soucouyant, shedding her skin each new moon and transforming into a powerful fireball witch. Genevieve is a seemingly normal girl, yet at night, she aches with a hunger she can’t ignore. When Genevieve learns of a family secret connecting her to Marisol, the two must navigate the meaning of their shared magic. Rooted in Caribbean folklore, (S)Kin is sure to be a book that earns a spot at the top of your TBR.
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Death Takes Me by Cristina Rivera Garza (2/25)
Cristina Rivera Garza discovers a mutilated body in a dark alley and becomes the first informant on the murder case. Even stranger is the line of poetry written on a brick wall beside the body: “Beware of me, my love / beware of the silent woman in the desert.” Soon, a failing detective is assigned to the case, and bodies, along with foreboding poetry, begin to spread through the city. Translated from Spanish by Robin Myers and Sarah Booker, this highly anticipated novel offers a variation on the gendered violence found in traditional crime.
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This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer (Out Now!)
Central Park has always been a landmark in Abe and Jane’s relationship. For the past fifty years, the Park has seen it all: the beginnings of their marriage, their careers as artists, and their trials and frustrations as parents. But now Jane is dying, and Abe, desperate for hope, is reflecting on their lives. Part love letter to NYC and part honest portrayal of life and marriage, This Is a Love Story celebrates love, life, and art.
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Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey (Out Now!)
Birdie is toughing it out in Alaska as a single mother to daughter Emaleen when she meets the mysterious Arthur Neilsen. Despite his scarred appearance and reclusive nature, Birdie is smitten. So when Arthur asks them to move to his cabin, Birdie and Emaleen pack up their things against the better judgment of their loved ones. At first, Arthur and his isolated cabin in the woods are everything Birdie ever dreamed of. But things soon take a turn for the worse, and Arthur might be more terrifying and dangerous than Birdie thought.
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The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson (2/11)
After miserably failing to pitch her manuscript, Bryony Page somehow agrees to be the ghostwriter for Amelia Benedict, a popular romance author. She has just one stipulation, though: Jack Sterling, literary agent of the Foundry Literary Agency, must find a way to sell her book. But Bryony’s ghostwriting might be a little too good, as her work turns Amelia Benedict into a household name. Bryony is, unfortunately, stuck with both Amelia Benedict and Jack Sterling. But maybe Jack doesn’t mind that so much anymore.
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Releases You Might Have Missed
Talking at Night by Claire Daverly
As the adage goes, “Opposites attract,” and Will and Rosie are most certainly opposites. Will is the crazy friend to Rosie’s twin brother, and Rosie is a chronic overthinker. But through it all, the two grow close…until tragedy rips them apart. And so begins the most heart-wrenching will they/won’t they, as Will and Rosie gravitate towards and drift away from each other through the years. If you loved Normal People and One Day, Talking at Night is one book you don’t want to miss!
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Only Love Can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon
On opposite sides of the world, Wren and Anders are trying to heal from the greatest heartbreaks of their lives. Anders is still struggling with the loss of his wife, and Wren’s fiancé left her for someone else. So when a chance encounter brings the two together, they find they understand each other more than anyone else could. But Anders has a secret that could change everything. Wren must decide—walk away forever or stay despite it all?
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Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino
Matt and Grace met fifteen years ago at the NYU dorms. They were fast friends, sharing everything from their shared love of music to the weird things they would do for money. But after graduation, they lost touch somehow—until a glance at the subway station brings it all back. With a chance to make it right, can Matt and Grace rekindle the connection they shared all those years ago?
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New TV & Movies
Wish You Were Here
In her directorial debut, Julia Stiles (of 10 Things I Hate About You fame) adapts Renée Carlino’s Wish You Were Here. Charlotte (played by Orphan: First Kill’s Isabelle Fuhrman) is on the hunt for a spark, something to give her purpose. After a romantic night with Adam, a man she just met, she discovers that he is terminally ill. Unable to get Adam out of her head, Charlotte helps him to live out his last days meaningfully. Wish You Were Here is available to own digitally now!
The White Lotus Season Three
The White Lotus is back this February with an all-new ensemble cast! While the plot of this season seems to be under wraps (for now), the trailer highlights a new White Lotus resort in Asia with appearances from Leslie Bibb, Parker Posey, Michelle Monaghan, and wait…is that Lisa from Blackpink?? Tune into season three of The White Lotus, premiering on HBO and Max on February 16!
1923 Season Two
Yellowstone fans, saddle up! The critically acclaimed prequel 1923 is back with its second season. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren are set to return as Jacob and Cara Dutton, and you won’t want to miss the intense continuation of the Dutton family’s story. 1923 will be available to watch on February 21, streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
Suits LA
Missing a little Suits in your life? Get ready for a new team of lawyers on the West Coast. Suits LA follows Ted Black (played by Stephen Amell) as he commands a criminal and entertainment law firm. Suits LA premieres on NBC on February 23, next day on Peacock.
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