February may be the shortest month, but there’s no shortage of fascinating books headed to our shelves in the coming weeks. Here are just a few of the titles you can look forward to borrowing from the library in February. (Please note: Descriptions are taken from the publishers.)
Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang – February 3rd
Freshman Minnie is adrift at college when she discovers a Halo, a pop star whose sharp edges feel somehow familiar. But when a scandal threatens to expose Halo to harm, Minnie decides that she is the only one who can save him.
Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbo – February 3rd
An immersive, propulsive novel in which a detective and a crime writer conduct parallel investigations, six years apart, into a series of puzzling murders.
Leaving Home: A Memoir in Full Color by Mark Haddon – February 17th
This unflinching, brilliantly written, darkly funny, lavishly illustrated memoir by the acclaimed author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a ringing testament about how one artist sees the world, and how his experiences have shaped his vision.
The Daughter Who Remains by Nnedi Okorafor – February 17th
Najeeba has something terrible to kill…and now she’s off to go and kill it. But despite the fact that her sorcerer training forced her to face her deepest fears, she hasn’t seen anything close to what she’s about to see.
A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness by Michael Pollan – February 24th
In this dazzling exploration of consciousness, discover a world far deeper and stranger than our everyday reality. Eye-opening and mind-expanding, A World Appears takes us into the laboratories of our own minds, ultimately showing us how we might make better use of the gift of awareness to more meaningfully connect with the world and our deepest selves.
Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth by Daisy Hernandez – February 17th
A provocative, personal, blazingly intelligent examination of one of the most vexing questions facing the United States today: Who is, and should be, a citizen?
The Crossroads by C.J. Box – February 24th
Game warden Joe Pickett fights for his life as his daughters try to uncover who shot him and left him for dead in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C. J. Box.
We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O’Donnell – February 24th
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.
Which of these books are you most looking forward to reading? We hope to see you at the library soon!