February selections are here and I’m…okay with them. Of this month’s picks there are 5 debuts, which I love! I started my Book of the Month account to get to know new authors so it’s my favorite when we see debut authors. We also have 2 repeat authors, and I know how some people feel about big-name authors getting selected as main picks, but when almost half of this month’s picks are debuts, I don’t find myself complaining. I also felt there was some diversity in the picks this month, including a short story and a memoir, which we hardly see non-fiction picks and I see that as a win in for BOTM. Since it is February, I always want to see more romance picks, but looking historically back at BOTM picks, I do always notice that February is lighter in the romance category, so for me that wasn’t unexpected. Overall, there are some really great options up for grabs this month!

I surprisingly have copies already of most of these, and while I’ve read only 1of them, I’m halfway through a second pick. The Women, one of this month’s 3peat picks was hands down a 5-star read for me. As someone who comes from a military family, raised by two retired colonels, and had family in every US war since WWII, this was such a significant novel for me and I loved it.

The Women Review

If you are still looking for something to read be sure to check out some of my Most Anticipated New Releases lists. If you’re looking for add-ons to put into your boxes, be sure to check out my BOTM add-on recommendations, which I update every couple of months.

FEBRUARY MOST ANTICIPATED

24 Most Anticipated New Releases for Winter 2024

BOTM ADD-ON GUIDE

February Picks

February Add-ons

My Box

I’m actually skipping this month, mainly because I have copies of most of these already. I cannot stop recommending The Women though by Kristin Hannah, and I totally recommend picking up a copy. I’m also more than halfway done with The Fox Wife. While I’m enjoying listening to it and the narrator is wonderful, I think I would have been better off reading this book, mainly to keep track of names and places. I’m not sure if I like it more than The Night Tiger yet, but come back soon for my review.

The Women Review | The Night Tiger Review

I stay away from series with BOTM now, so counts Heartless Hunter out of my options. From there I have copies of Ready or Not, The Mayor of Maxwell Street, The Resort, Family Family, and Hard By a Great Forest. Family Family, Mayor of Maxwell Street, and Hard By a Great Forest are next up on my list to read.

While Good Material is getting good reviews, I didn’t really peak my interest so I’ll see about a library hold for that one. I’m extremely iffy on memoirs, but am interested to see how More does. I do need to read more non-fiction this year, so maybe I’ll come back to it. Lastly, I am not a fan of short stories. I always feel like I need more and so I decided to skip Neighbors as well.

All told The Women is my recommendation to put in your box this month!