Books have the power to spark curiosity, fuel imaginations, and inspire
a lifelong love of reading. This February, we’ve rounded up a selection
of delightful reads for budding bookworms, from laugh-out-loud adventures
with Bluey and Peppa Pig to magical journeys and heartwarming tales.
Whether it’s a bedtime race with dinosaurs, a thrilling quest through
enchanted streets, or a gentle reminder of the power of love, these
After captivating audiences in over 100 countries, Recipes for Love &
Murder returns for a thrilling second season. Based on Sally Andrew’s
bestselling Tannie Maria novels, this South African series masterfully
From the #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games comes a
gripping mystery-thriller. Years ago, Kira was found alone in the wild
with no memory of her past. Now part of the Bennett family, she’s
trained in search and rescue. When a missing girl disappears in the
wilderness, Kira joins the search—only to uncover dark secrets that
Bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman takes readers inside his writing
process, sharing the passion and curiosity that drive his long-running
Alex Delaware series. In this exclusive piece, Kellerman reveals how
psychological intrigue and suspense intertwine, why his characters feel
like old friends, and the immersive, almost hypnotic experience of
In the 40th Alex Delaware novel, Detective Milo Sturgis investigates
the murder of an aspiring actress, leading to a suspect—who is soon
found dead. As more bodies appear, all linked by the same rifle, Milo
enlists psychologist Alex Delaware to unravel the mystery. But the
deeper they dig, the more sinister the truth becomes. With dark forces
at play, can they solve the case before the killer strikes again? From
the No. 1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense, Open
Katarina Shaw’s first love wasn’t Heath Rocha – it was figure skating.
With no famous name or family support, she was determined to be an
Olympic champion. When she met Heath, a foster kid with raw talent,
they became an unstoppable ice-dancing duo, captivating the world
with their chemistry – until a shocking incident ended their partnership.
Now, a decade later, an unauthorized documentary threatens to rewrite
A hidden Tokyo pawnshop lets lost souls trade their deepest regrets
– if they can find it. Hana Ishikawa inherits the shop, only to wake and
find it ransacked, its most precious item stolen, and her father missing.
A mysterious stranger offers help, leading them on a dreamlike journey
through mystical worlds – riding paper cranes, crossing midnight’s bridge,
and searching a night market in the clouds. As they unravel the mystery,
Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A recently broken marriage, two wayward
daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems
to have quietly moved in. Not to mention a once promising writing career that
is now in freefall. So when her real dad – a man she has barely seen since he
ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago – suddenly appears on her doorstep
wanting to make amends, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the
The problem with telling tales is that you might get caught out by the
twist: an original literary thriller, from the author of the sensational Eight
Detectives. A group of friends gather in a country house for a birthday
party. At their host’s request, they each write a short mystery. They
draw names from a hat: in each story, one of the group is the killer, and
Growing up as Kgositsile, meaning “king,” Tshiamo Modisane always
knew she was a girl despite her assigned gender. Raised in conservative
black culture, she faced censure and abuse but made courageous choices
from age five. Her journey, marked by self-doubt and resilience, led to
gender-affirmation surgery in her thirties. With faith, confidence, and ties
to entertainment, she became an actress, stylist, and Lux’s first gender-