Booksology New books released in February that you should know about
Unfortunately, the most read books on Goodreads tend not to be diverse, by any definition of the word. So here are some new books coming out in February that deserve to be read by a wider audience.
Greedy by Callie Kazumi
This horror/psychological thriller novel is perfect for fans of: parasite and menu. This work follows Edward Cook, a British man living in Japan. He is in debt due to his gambling addiction and is desperate for a job. There, he ends up working as a cook for Hazeline Yamamoto, a reclusive woman who lives in a remote mountain lodge. Hazeline is a certified gourmet with a special taste, but Edward is horrified when he learns what Hazeline actually does and what he wants Edward to do. —Emily Martin
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“Queen of Faces” by Petra Lord
In this YA dark academia world, human bodies can be exchanged as long as you have money. Annabelle Gage is trapped in a rotting male body and, desperate to break out of it, attempts to steal a body from Paragon Academy, where students are automatically given new bodies. However, Annabelle is captured by the principal and blackmailed into becoming the principal’s personal mercenary instead. —Liberty Hardy
About Morrisons by Namwari Sarpel
Toni Morrison is one of the most beloved American writers of all time. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to dig deep into her work. Namwali Sarpel walks readers through all of Morrison’s novels, based on her famous lecture series. Each chapter focuses on one book with accompanying themes and ideas. You can’t get this title soon enough! —Kendra Winchester
Most read books this week on Goodreads
#5:
Emily Bronte “Wuthering Heights”
It’s not often you see classic novels in the top five most-read books on Goodreads, but recent adaptations have reignited interest in the novel, even if it’s less closely related to the original. Initially, I thought readers who picked up this book because of the movie would be disappointed (and confused) by how different the book was, but since the movie’s announcement, the average rating has actually improved. It was read by about 76,000 Goodreads users this month, with an average rating of 3.9.
#4:
Hot Rivalry by Rachel Reid
Its amazing popularity is fierce rivalry TV show adaptations can’t be overstated and we’re all anxiously awaiting season two. What better way to kill time than by picking up the book that inspired you? This month it was read by about 79,000 Goodreads users, with an average rating of 4.3.
#3:
“The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans
This was the sleeper hit of 2025. Apparently it continues to grow in popularity based on word of mouth alone. This is the story of a woman who wrote letters every day of her life. When she receives a reply from someone from her past, she has to reevaluate the difficult times in her life and find a way to forgive. It was read by about 95,000 people this month with an average rating of 4.5.
#2:
“The Housemaid” Frieda McFadden
This is the first book in Frida McFadden’s Housemaid series, followed by The Housemaid’s Secrets and The Housemaid is Watching. It’s about a housekeeper who cleans for a wealthy family, takes care of children, and lives in an attic bedroom. She soon becomes embroiled in a dangerous family secret, but her employers may be underestimating her abilities. The movie version is currently in theaters. This month it was read by 106,000 Goodreads users with an average rating of 4.3.
#1:
Dear Debbie Frieda McFadden
McFadden’s latest thriller is about an advice columnist who coaches the women who write to him in dealing with lackluster and even violent husbands. After losing her job and realizing that her husband is keeping a secret from her, she decides it’s time to take her advice and take revenge. Approximately 172,000 Goodreads users read this book this month, with an average rating of 4.0.
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