30 Must-Read Books for February 2023
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For those of you who digest books in a matter of days, we have compiled a list of the top 30 books for avid book lovers for February. Everyone will love the books that are put onto this list as we carefully compiled research and data to put together what we think are the 30 best books for February. From Stephen King novels to Bronte Sister works, there is a wide range of books here, one for every type of reader and every age. If you are getting tired of watching TV or staring at the computer too long this winter, check out the list, find one of these books, and read away! Before long you'll want to read all 30. We hope you enjoy this list we have put together.
1. Start, Stay, or Leave: The Art of Decision Making-Trey Growdy
ReadingStart, Stay, or Leave is like sitting on the back porch of a farmhouse chatting with a wise friend. Filled with humor, heartbreak, practical advice, and a lifetime’s worth of storytelling, this book will teach you how to approach trajectory-changing decisions with confidence and the knowledge that, whatever happens, you’ve made the best choice you could. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $20.47 via paperback.
2. Spare-Prince Harry
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must have been thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $22.99 via paperback.
3. The Creative Act: A Way of Being-Rick Rubin
The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distills the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime’s work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create moments—and lifetimes—of exhilaration and transcendence within closer reach for all of us. You can purchase it here on Amazon via hardcover for $19.49.
4. Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love-Mike Pompeo
Blending remarkable and often humorous stories of his interactions with world leaders and unmatched analysis of geopolitics, Never Give an Inch tells of how Pompeo helped the Trump Administration craft the America First approach that upended Washington's wisdom—and made him America’s enemies’ worst nightmare. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $18.99.
5. Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes- Stephen A. Smith
In Straight Shooter, Smith writes about his life and career's greatest highs and deepest lows. He gives his thoughts on Skip Bayless, Ray Rice, Colin Kaepernick, the New York Knicks, the Dallas Cowboys, and former President Donald Trump. But he also pulls back the curtain and talks about life beyond the set, sharing authentic stories about his negligent father, his loving mother, being a father himself, his battle with life-threatening COVID-19, and what he thinks about politics and social issues. He does it all with the same intelligence, humor, and charm that has made him a household name. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $15.35 via hardcover.
6. 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go-Jay Shetty
Instead of presenting love as an ethereal concept or a collection of cliches, Jay Shetty lays out specific, actionable steps to help you develop the skills to practice and nurture love better than ever before. He shares insights on how to win or lose together, how to define love, and why you don’t break in a break-up. Inspired by Vedic wisdom and modern science, he tackles the entire relationship cycle, from first dates to moving in together to breaking up and starting over. And he shows us how to avoid falling for false promises and unfulfilling partners. You can purchase it here on Amazon via hardcover for $18.65.
7. Moon Rising: A Graphic Novel-Tui T. Sutherland
Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe, Or risk everything to save her new friends? The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the sixth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $7.80 via paperback.
8. The House of Wolves: Bolder Than Yellowstone or Succession, Patterson and Lupica's Power-Family Thriller Is Not To Be Missed-James Patterson
The Wolfs, the most powerful family in California, has a new head–thirty-six-year-old former high school teacher Jenny Wolf. That means Jenny now runs the prestigious San Francisco Tribune. She also controls the legendary pro football team, the Wolves. And she has a murdered father to avenge—if she can survive the killers all around her. An unforgettable family drama by two writers at the top of their craft. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $21.51 via paperback.
9. Holly-Stephen King
Stephen King’s Holly marks the triumphant return of the beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly’s gradual transformation from a shy (but also brave and ethical) recluse in Mr. Mercedesto Bill Hodges’s partner in Finders Keepers to a full-fledged, intelligent, and occasionally tough private detective in The Outsider. In King’s new novel, Holly is on her own and against a pair of unimaginably depraved and brilliantly disguised adversaries. Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver the shockingly twisted professors in this chilling new masterwork from Stephen King. You can purchase it here on Amazon via hardcover for $30.
10. The House in the Pines: A Novel-Ana Reyes
Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who witnessed her friend’s sudden, mysterious death long ago and has since spent her life trying to forget sets out to track down answers. What she uncovers deep in the woods is hard to be believed...Utterly unique and captivating, The House in the Pines keeps you guessing about whether we can ever fully confront the past and return home. You can purchase it here on Amazon via paperback for $24.95.
11. And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle-Jon Meachem
In his newest bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln. Specifically, Meacham explores how and why Lincoln spearheaded secession, threats to democracy, and the tragedy of slavery. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $28.56 via paperback.
12. Someone Else's Shoes: A Novel-Jojo Moyes
Jojo Moyes, the popular author of novels like Me Before You, is releasing her newest book in February 2023. In Someone Else’s Shoes, Moyes tells the story of the globetrotting Nisha, who must learn to stand on her own two feet when her wealthy husband files for divorce. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $31 via paperback.
13. The Bronte Sisters Boxed Set- The Bronte Sisters
Some works never go out of style! Whether for a first-time reader or a loyal fan, this four-book box set makes for a great start to the new year. You can purchase the full boxed set here on Amazon for $19.93 via paperback.
14. The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments Box Set-Margaret Atwood
You’ve watched the show, so now immerse yourself in the literary world. This beautifully presented boxed set includes Margaret Atwood’s original classic,The Handmaid’s Tale, plus the long-awaited sequel,The Testaments. You can purchase it here on Amazon via paperback for $25.99.
14. Cinema Speculation-Quentin Tarantino
Celebrated filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has been talking about writing a book for years. In Cinema Speculation, published in November 2022, Tarantino finally delivers a funny, exciting report of the most iconic films of the 1970s. This book is perfect for movie lovers! You can purchase it here on Amazon for $18.82.
15. The Maid: A Novel-Nita Prose
One of 2022’s most popular fiction titles, Clue- like The Maid, tells the story of Molly, a naive and lovable hotel maid who happens to walk in on a wealthy hotel guest dead in his bed. You can purchase it here on Amazon via paperback for $11.99.
16. The Last Party-Clare Mackintosh
Clare Mackintosh’sDC Morganseries is bound to be the next big thing in detective mysteries! In The Last Party, Detective Morgan solves a murder that occurs near a lake on the border between England and Wales. You can purchase it here on Amazon via paperback for $16.99.
17. Never: A Novel-Ken Follett
Ken Follett is no stranger to the bestseller lists! Never, released in June 2022, is a high-stakes political thriller involving everyone from the U.S. President, to a spy working undercover with jihadists, to a brilliant Chinese spymaster. You can purchase it here on Amazon via paperback for $12.49.
18. The Stories We Tell: Every Piece of Your Story Matters-Joanna Gaines
Joanna Gaines fans will love the insight they glean from Jo’s latest book, The Stories We Tell, in which she authentically shares her own story of growing up and becoming a force in the design world. You can purchase here on Amazon for $22.60 via paperback.
19. The Terminal List-Jack Carr
If you’re watching the new The Terminal List series on Amazon Prime, you will definitely want to pick up your copy of Jack Carr’s novel that inspired the series. You can purchase it here on Amazon via paperback for $9.75.
20. The Marriage Portrait-Maggie O’Farrell
In The Marriage Portrait, a historical—and unputdownable—re-imagining of the life and mysterious death of Lucrezia di Medici, author Maggie O’Farrell follows up on her trendy previous novel, Hamnet. You can purchase it here on Amazon via paperback for $17.
21. I’m Glad My Mom Died-Jennette McCurdy
Former child star Jennette McCurdy has caused quite the sensation with her book,I’m Glad My Mom Died, in which she recounts growing up as a pawn in Hollywood. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $30.47.
22. Greenlights- Matthew McConaughey
In terms of celebrity memoirs, Greenlights is one of the best, with more than 60,000 five-star Amazon reviews. In this bestselling book, actor Matthew McConaughey discusses growing up, acting in Hollywood, and the mystery of life. You can purchase it here on Amazon for $10.95 via paperback.
23. Lincoln Highway-Amor Towles
Amor Towles became a household name upon the success of his beautiful novel A Gentleman in Moscow. His follow-up novel, Lincoln Highway, has been just as celebrated! You can purchase it here via paperback for $16.34 from Amazon.
24. Book Lovers-Emily Henry
Author Emily Henry has made a solid name for herself as the Queen of Meet Cutes. But in her newest novel, Book Lovers, she takes it to a whole new level of cute!! You can find it here on Amazon via paperback for $6.09.
25. Bridgerton: 9-Book Set-Julia Quinn
Catch up on all things Regency romance with this complete set of Bridgerton books! You can purchase it here on Amazon for $84.63.
26. The Mirror & the Light (Wolf Hall #3)-Hilary Mantel
Celebrated author Hilary Mantel’s death in 2022 rekindled interest in her award-winning Wolf Hall trilogy. In the series’ third installment, The Mirror & the Light, Thomas Cromwell continues to fight for survival in the post-Boleyn Tudor Court. You can purchase this from Amazon for $10.99 via paperback.
27. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
This creative retelling of David Copperfield takes place in the Appalachians of the American South and was an instant bestseller upon its release in October 2022. You can purchase this here on Amazon for $12.66 via paperback.
28. Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliot Page
Perhaps one of the most anticipated books of 2023, Pageboy is Elliot Page’s personal story of discovering himself as a trans person in the hell that is Hollywood. You can purchase it here on Amazon via hardcover for $23.48.
29. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Sapiens has spent half of 2022 on the New York Times bestseller list! At nearly 600 pages, this “brief history” explores humankind’s incredible creation and evolution.You can purchase it here on Amazon for $15 via paperback
30. From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
The Netflix adaptation of this tearjerker was such a hit the memoir by Tembi Locke became an overnight bestseller. In From Scratch, readers get another look at this beautiful story about love in Sicily. You can find it via paperback for $7.24 here on Amazon.
To Wrap Things Up
Whether you are looking for a mystical adventure, a deeply enriching autobiography, or a literary classic, we have a good option. Check out our top 30 list and give one a try. Even if you don't consider yourself a bookworm and need something to help you go to sleep, you can easily accomplish that with one of the listings above. We hope you enjoy, Happy February!