Fabulous February Books Out in the UK
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February brought with it bucketloads of literary excellence. I have narrowed it down to a few of my personal favorites. So get ready to add these terrific reads to your TBR piles. Buckle up, readers!
This sensational family saga about an English aristocratic family on the verge of collapse will take care of your Succession withdrawals. A cross between a trenchant social satire and an engrossing comedy of manners, you will devour this compelling read in one sitting.
An endearing tale of a girl who is unaware of her autism. Gallen brilliantly brings to life the small town anxieties and conflicts of an Irish town.
Keyes is a pro at delivering tenderhearted, compulsively readable novels and her latest is no different. This one’s an entertaining family saga with a generous dose of heart and humor.
A wide-ranging speculative short story collection from a striking new voice in fiction. Ishiguro presents captivating stories of people seeking a little bit of magic and escapism from the trappings of everyday life.
Hargave’s much awaited adult novel is the fascinating story inspired by a real life witch hunt in a 7th century Norwegian fishing village. Enchanting yet terrifying in parts, The Mercies is a treat for fans of historical and speculative fiction.
Set in a remote tourist town between North and South Korea, this slim novella packs in a stirring story. Dusapin has crafted a wistful tale about temporary connections and life lived on the margins.
A 12-year-old sole survivor of a plane crash is the star of this poignant and richly textured portrait of humanity in all its forms. A heart-wrenching coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a harrowing tragedy.
A riveting novel about an atrocious medical experiment inflicted on adolescent girls to cure hysteria in the 1870s. While it can be categorized as historical fiction, this story gives timely commentary on women’s autonomy over their minds and bodies.
An ambitious epic about the friendship forged between a Palestinian and an Israeli on shared grief. This intricately woven story explores the human cost of the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
An ingeniously crafted debut which lets you make your own choices about where you want the story to go. This is an electrifying novel about cosmopolitanism and global nomadism that keeps readers on their toes.
This follow-up to the critically acclaimed Infinite Ground is remarkably prescient. MacInnes illustrates earth on the verge of extinction with stunning creativity and verve.
This magnificent novel interweaves a tender portrait of an immigrant family with a propulsive mystery. Kwok has crafted a gripping multi-generational saga with a Chinese immigrant family at its center.
The Wandering by Intan Paramadhita (Harvill Secker)
