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20 Best Books To Read in February

FICTION

THE RED BALCONY

by Jonathan Wilson

Morality and passion collide in a sophisticated legal thriller. Full review >

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HISTORY

OSCAR WARS

by Michael Schulman

This Oscars history mixes all the expected glitz and glamour with enough industry intrigue to power an award-winning drama. Full review >

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NONFICTION

WE SHOULD NOT BE FRIENDS

by Will Schwalbe

An affecting, rewarding story of an unlikely friendship that, against all seeming odds, has endured. Full review >

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NONFICTION

DYSCALCULIA

by Camonghne Felix

A wildly smart, singular redemption story that is greater than the sum of its parts. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

NIGHTBIRDS

by Kate J. Armstrong

An electrifying, high-stakes series opener grounded in feminist themes. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

DELICIOUS MONSTERS

by Liselle Sambury

A story that is careful to make its ghosts and monsters painfully real. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SHE IS A HAUNTING

by Trang Thanh Tran

Both the ghosts and the humans in this richly layered work are alluring and deadly. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

EVERGREEN

by Matthew Cordell ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell

A spellbinding tale that will never brown or fade with time. Full review >

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