Release Week: 24 February 2026

Release Week: 24 February 2026

Posted on 2026-02-24 at 12:00 by Samuel Montgomery-Blinn

PICKS:

* Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff, read by the author -- "A stunning, fierce collection from a master of the short story and one of the most important writers of our time."

* Kin: A Novel by Tayari Jones, read by Angel Pean -- "An unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a devastating tragedy."

* Trust No One: A Thriller by James Rollins, read by Simon Vance -- "A shocking new stand-alone thriller that thrusts a group of university students, falsely accused of murder, into a treacherous hunt across Europe, all to unlock the secrets buried within a centuries-old book that could change humankind forever."

* The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan, read by Imogen Church -- "In 1785, Professor Sebastian Grave receives the news he fears most: the terrible Beast of Gevaudan has returned, and the French countryside runs red in its wake. Sebastian knows the Beast. A monster-slayer with centuries of experience, he joined the hunt for the creature twenty years ago and watched it slaughter its way through a long and bloody winter. Even with the help of his indwelling demon, Sarmodel – who takes payment in living hearts – it nearly cost him his life to bring the monster down. Now, two decades later, Sebastian has been recalled to the hunt by Antoine Avenel d'Ocerne, an estranged lover who shares a dark history with the Beast and a terrible secret with Sebastian. Drawn by both the chance to finish the Beast for good and the promise of a reconciliation with Antoine, Sebastian cannot refuse."

NON-FICTION WATCH:

* A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness by Michael Pollan, read by the author -- "A panoptic exploration of consciousness—what it is, who has it, and why—and a meditation on the essence of our humanity."

* We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O'Donnell with Kate Andersen Brower, read by O'Donnell -- " A vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who changed the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union."

MORE FICTION:

* More Than Enough: A Novel by Anna Quindlen, read by Kristen Sieh -- "A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship in this wise, tender novel teeming with life."

MOST MISSING:

* Ghosts of Smoke and Flame by Richard Dansky (Words From Many Worlds) -- "Charlie and Naomi Oates had the perfect life with their daughter Jessica - until their house burned down with them inside. Now Charlie and Jessica find themselves trapped in the family home as ghosts, while Naomi rejects Heaven because she doesn’t want to be there alone. But there are reasons Charlie and Jessica were left behind, and Hell has taken an active interest in bringing the family together - on its own terms."

(in progress)

Money Martin Amis

Experience Martin Amis

The Information Martin Amis

London Fields Martin Amis

The Rachel Papers Martin Amis

The Pregnant Widow Martin Amis

The Legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox Katrina Kwan

Solar Lottery Philip K. Dick

After The Fall Edward Ashton

I Am the Ghost Here Kim Samek

Cleopatra Saara El-Arifi

Weavingshaw Heba Al-Wasity

White River Crossing Ian McGuire

Encounters with Unexpected Animals Bret Anthony Johnston

The Distance of a Shout Michael Ondaatje

Blood Relay Devon Mihesuah

Dollface Lindy Ryan

Saoirse Charleen Hurtubise

The Optimists Brian Platzer

The Wolves at the Door Judith L. Pearson

The Other Moctezuma Girls Sofia Robleda

Bradbury Speaks Ray Bradbury

The Light That Blinds Us Volume 1 Andy Darcy Theo

Paradise Coast Suzanne Young

One of Us Elizabeth Day

The Ghost Women Jennifer Murphy

The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen Yuta Takahashi

The Death of Trotsky Josh Ireland

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