Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: February

By Kat La Mantia | January 10 2024 | AdultsBlogChildren'sGeneralAllGiftPop Culture

February’s upcoming books are trending high! Swifties who admire Tay’s songwriting skills can try their own hand at hilarious wordsmithing with Mad Libs: For the Fans: Taylor Swift Edition. Boba fanatics can learn how to make their own tasty drinks at home with Bubble Tea, and kids can read up on the science of solar eclipses before the awe-inspiring celestial event arrives in April with What Is a Solar Eclipse?

February is full of great titles to discover. See our staff pick lists below to dive in!

Gift titles on sale in February

Cooking titles on sale in February

Children’s titles on sale in February

February Staff Picks HERE!

Mad Libs: For the Fans: Taylor Swift Edition
Mad Libs: For the Fans: Taylor Swift Edition
Mad Libs, Olivia Luchini, Niki Catherine
9780593887912
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about being a fan of Taylor Swift.
$5.99 US
Feb 06, 2024
5-1/4 x 8-3/8
Paperback
48 Pages
Mad Libs
Bubble Tea
Bubble Tea
Make Your Own at Home
Sandra Mahut
9781922754981
The ultimate book of bubble tea!
$14.95 US
Feb 27, 2024
6-1/2 x 8
Hardcover
64 Pages
Smith Street Books
Bluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle Book
Bluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle Book
Includes 4 Double-Sided Puzzles
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
9780593752319
Discover what Bluey and her family are up to in this fun jigsaw puzzle activity book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+
$12.99 US
Feb 13, 2024
10-1/2 x 9
Board Book
8 Pages
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Age 1-3 years
Astrology of You and Me Oracle Deck
Astrology of You and Me Oracle Deck
72 Cards to Understand and Improve Your Relationships
Gary Goldschneider, Camille Chew
9780593579305
Deepen your relationships with yourself and others using this oracle deck, based on the bestselling book The Astrology of You and Me, which draws on the wisdom of the Zodiac to help you better understand the people in your life.
$22.00 US
Feb 06, 2024
4-7/8 x 6-3/8
Cards
72 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Mochi
Mochi
Make Your Own at Home
Sabrina Fauda-Rôle
9781922754974
The ultimate book of mochi!
$14.95 US
Feb 27, 2024
6-1/2 x 8
Hardcover
64 Pages
Smith Street Books
Find Momo Everywhere
Find Momo Everywhere
Andrew Knapp
9781683693864
From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Find Momo series, Andrew Knapp, comes a moving exploration of grief for the youngest readers that will resonate with anyone who has loved and lost a pet.
$17.99 US
Feb 06, 2024
9 x 9
Hardcover
32 Pages
Quirk Books
Age 4-7 years
Amazing Women Cards
Amazing Women Cards
45 muses to inspire
Mara Parra
9781786788221
The ultimate feminist oracle deck, this diverse and global collection of rule-breaking women share inspiration in four areas: life, work, love and learning.
$26.95 US
Feb 13, 2024
6-7/8 x 8-7/8
Cards
90 Pages
Watkins Publishing
Better Cooking
Better Cooking
Life-Changing Skills & Recipes to Tempt & Teach
Alice Zaslavsky
9780525614968
Cook yourself toward confidence and intuition in the kitchen with the 100+ must-make recipes in this phenomenal, joy-infused cookbook."This is the very book you need to teach you how to be inspired, confident and happy in the kitchen. Like its author, it’s a rambunctious delight!"—Nigella Lawson"The kind of book that makes anyone feel welcome. Deliciously fun, informative and simply makes me smile."—Yotam Ottolenghi"Generous, empowering and original—like having your own cheerleader in the kitchen."—Anna Jones
$35.00 US
Feb 06, 2024
7-7/8 x 10-1/4
Hardcover
320 Pages
Appetite by Random House
What Is a Solar Eclipse?
What Is a Solar Eclipse?
Dana Meachen Rau, Gregory Copeland, Who HQ
9780593660911
Learn about the phenomenon of a solar eclipse just in time for the Great American Eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024 in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.
$5.99 US
Feb 06, 2024
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
56 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years
National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel
National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel
Share the World With Your Kids on 50 Adventures of a Lifetime
Jessica Gee
9781426222238
AN INSTANT USA TODAY BEST-SELLER!In this indispensable guide by the mega-popular Bucket List Family, discover expert tips for traveling with kids and 50 not-to-be-missed destination itineraries.
$35.00 US
Feb 06, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
416 Pages
National Geographic
Tiffy Cooks
Tiffy Cooks
88 Easy Asian Recipes from My Family to Yours: A Cookbook
Tiffy Chen
9781984861290
The wildly popular blogger and TikTok sensation behind Tiffy Cooks shares 88 of her favorite easy, everyday, family-style recipes from across Asia.
$30.00 US
Feb 27, 2024
8 x 10
Hardcover
272 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The Night Before Passover
The Night Before Passover
Natasha Wing, Nathalie Beauvois
9780593519837
Celebrate Passover with this festive addition to Natasha Wing's best-selling series!
$5.99 US
Feb 20, 2024
8 x 8
Paperback
32 Pages
Grosset & Dunlap
Age 4-6 years
Eclipse
Eclipse
Our Sky's Most Dazzling Phenomenon
Kelsey Oseid
9781984859464
Discover the ancient myths and fascinating science of the world's most striking celestial phenomena—eclipses—in this educational, beautifully illustrated guide by the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars.
$15.99 US
Feb 06, 2024
6 x 6
Hardcover
112 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The Complete Beans and Grains Cookbook
The Complete Beans and Grains Cookbook
A Comprehensive Guide with 450+ Recipes
America's Test Kitchen
9781954210677
From favas to fonio, take a deep dive into the vast world of beans and grains, with hundreds of exceptional, foolproof recipes
$34.99 US
Feb 06, 2024
8-1/2 x 10
Paperback
448 Pages
America's Test Kitchen
Ultimate Sticker Book Garden Flowers
Ultimate Sticker Book Garden Flowers
New Edition with More than 250 Stickers
DK
9780744080223
A fun, picture-packed sticker activity book, with fascinating information about garden flowers and more than 250 stickers!
$7.99 US
Feb 27, 2024
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
32 Pages
DK Children
Age 5-7 years
The Spirit of Paris Jigsaw Puzzle
The Spirit of Paris Jigsaw Puzzle
1000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle
9781849948746
A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an evocative Parisian scene, inspired by classic Batsford book covers of the 1930s and ’40s.
$25.00 US
Feb 06, 2024
8-1/2 x 10
Other Formats
1 Pages
Batsford
French Boulangerie
French Boulangerie
Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
FERRANDI Paris
9782080433336
A complete baking course from the world-renowned professional culinary school École Ferrandi, dubbed the “Harvard of gastronomy” by Le Monde newspaper.
$40.00 US
Feb 06, 2024
8-1/4 x 11
Hardcover
304 Pages
Flammarion
The Ultimate On-the-Go Activity Book
The Ultimate On-the-Go Activity Book
9781644729236
Buckle up for hours of on-the-go fun!
$12.99 US
Feb 13, 2024
7 x 10
Paperback
144 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 7 and up
Love in Bloom
Love in Bloom
An Adult Coloring Book Featuring Romantic Floral Patterns and Frameable Wall Art
Alli Koch
9781958803639
Feel the love as you color the 40 hand-drawn illustrations within this book's fun, heart-filled pages—including 2 bonus velvet pages!
$14.95 US
Feb 06, 2024
9-4/5 x 9-3/10
Adult Coloring Book
80 Pages
Paige Tate & Co
The Farm Table
The Farm Table
[A Cookbook]
Julius Roberts
9781984862662
Enjoy the comforts of the English countryside with 100 seasonal recipes to savor throughout the year and thoughtful essays about living farm-to-table—from British chef-turned-farmer Julius Roberts.
$35.00 US
Feb 13, 2024
7 x 10
Hardcover
320 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Emma
Emma
Jane Austen, Anna Bond
9780593622476
Continuing the wildly successful Puffin in Bloom line of classics--illustrated by Anna Bond, the artist behind the renowned lifestyle brand Rifle Paper Co.
$17.00 US
Feb 13, 2024
5 x 7
Hardcover
592 Pages
Puffin Books
Age 12 and up
Hello, Friends!
Hello, Friends!
Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs
Dulcé Sloan
9781368095501
WELCOME TO A COMEDIC TRIP THROUGH THE LIFE OF ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST EXCITING COMEDIANS. MEET DULCÉ SLOAN, WHOSE LIFE HAS BEEN AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY FILLED WITH LESSONS AND LAUGHTER. IN ADDITION TO DOING STAND-UP AROUND THE WORLD, DULCÉ IS A TRAINED ACTOR, SINGER, AND HAS BEEN A CORRESPONDENT ON THE DAILY SHOW ON COMEDY CENTRAL.
$27.99 US
Feb 06, 2024
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
256 Pages
Andscape Books
At My Italian Table
At My Italian Table
Family Recipes from My Cucina to Yours: A Cookbook
Laura Vitale
9780593579862
Bring the joy of Italian living to your kitchen with 100 family-friendly Italian recipes from the social media star and beloved author of Laura in the Kitchen.
$32.50 US
Feb 27, 2024
7-7/16 x 9
Hardcover
272 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Why Does It Rain?
Why Does It Rain?
Weather with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle, Eric Carle
9780593750186
Learn why it rains with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
$5.99 US
Feb 20, 2024
5 x 5
Board Book
10 Pages
World of Eric Carle
Age 1-3 years
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