February 2026 reading is a wrap! Did you have a favorite February read?
February 2026 Reading Wrap Up
February Summary: Out of 12 books completed, I had two 5-star reads, three 4-star reads, and seven-3-3.5-star reads.
My most compelling fiction read in February was This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page.
Abigail Adams is my February Captivating Character of the month. Join the Link Party for #CaptivatingCharacters26 hosted by yours truly (details in the linked post). Check it out and link up (blog post, goodreads reviews, etc.) with me!
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ARC=Advanced Readers Copy (complimentary copy for review before pub date)
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
5 Stars. Contemporary Fiction, Books About Books, Grief, Romance. Loved it! My full review of This Book Made Me Think of You here.
A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie (ARC)
5 Stars. (ARC) Historical Fiction, Biographical Fiction, U.S. History (Founding), Family Life, Women Supporting Women. An amazing woman! Abigail Adams was my most Captivating Character of February. Pub Date: 5/5/2026
The Herring Girl by Christie Walsh (ARC)
4 Stars. (ARC) Historical Fiction (1937-1941), Complicated family drama, Secrets, Romance, Ireland. Review coming on Pub Date: 3/13/2026.
Boulangerie on the Corner by Susan Buchanan
4 Stars. Women’s Fiction. Bakery + France + Romance. Not reviewed.
Faithful of Heart by Tracie Peterson (ARC)
4 Stars. (ARC) Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Complicated Family Drama, Faith, Romance, Minneapolis. Review coming on pub date: 3/3/2026.
The Last Love Note by Emma Gray
3.5 Stars. Contemporary Women’s Fiction, Alzheimer’s, Loss, Grief, Romance, Australia. Not reviewed.
Turn Right at the Rainbow by Roz Morris (ARC)
3.5 Stars. (ARC) Nonfiction, Memoir, Real Estate. Review coming on Pub Date: 3/5/2026.
Home Sweet Home in Brambleton by Fay Keenan (ARC)
3.5 Stars. Contemporary Fiction, Animal Rescue, Romance, England. Review coming on Pub Date: 3/12/2026.
Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach by Rebecca Raisin (ARC)
3.5 Stars. (ARC) Contemporary Women’s Fiction. Romance, Island Life. Review coming on pub date: 3/7/2026.
The Best Thing That Ever Happened by Sarah Bennett (ARC)
3.5 Stars. (ARC) Contemporary Women’s Fiction, Romance (forced proximity), Toxic Parents, Cornwall. Review coming on pub date: 3/26/2026.
The Time of My Life by Samantha Tonge (ARC)
3 Stars. (ARC) Contemporary Fiction, Multi-generational Friendship, Complicated Family Drama, Romance, Greece. Review coming on Pub Date: 3/10/2026.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol 1)
3 Stars. (novella) Historical Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Character-driven, Reflective, Journal Entries, London. (It took me 4 tries, but I finally finished volume 1)
QOTD:
Did we read any of the same books?
Did you have a favorite February read?
February Blog Posts
Captivating Characters of February
James Review
Memorable Quotes Vol 5
This Book Made Me Think of You Review
Homegoing Review
Books to Celebrate Kindness Day
Where the Wildflowers Grow
Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses Review
All We Were Promised Review
For the Love of Families
You Belong With Me Review
Marrying the Matchmaker Review
Redwood Court Review
10 Diverse Reads for Black History Month
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I’m reading Turn Right At The Rainbow now, I would say that a good appreciation of how houses are sold in the UK is needed to understand much of the book, although I am only half way through, so I am not sure where the book is going.
The emotions are relatable! The ending wasn’t what I was expecting.
Looks like a fab bookish month, Carol!
Im grateful for two stand outs!
It looks like it was a good reading month, Carol. I am going to be reading The Herring Girl over the next few days. I also have 3 of the ARCS teed up to go in a week or so. I loved This Book Made Me Think of You. I missed February’s Captivating Character, hopefully I will do a post for March.
Enjoy Herring Girl! 🙌