Winter Pop-Up Review Tours:
February 2026
Check out our Winter Pop-Up books coming out in February 2026, then fill out the form below to apply to review up to four books. Spots are limited, we will email you if you are selected to review one or more of those books. Open to the US and Canada at this time.
A note on timing: if you are selected to review a book, you will receive a final copy about one month before the publication date, and we ask that you post your review no later than the Friday after that publication date.
Restrung: Fatherhood in a Different Key by Matt Fogelson
Publication Date: February 3, 2026
Weaving the author’s coming of age in 1980s New York with his life as a father today, this Nick Hornby–meets–Cheryl Strayed debut memoir examines father-son relationships, the pain of early parent loss, and the importance of embracing your passions.
Funny and deeply honest, Restrung is a balm for every father and son fortunate enough to still have each other in their lives.
Should Have Told You Sooner by Jane Ward
Publication Date: February 10, 2026
When Noel Enfield is offered a secondment at a museum in London, it’s a chance for her career aspirations to finally come to fruition—but also leads to the opening of some old wounds—in this story of art, love lost, and second chances, perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Claire Lombardo.
The Secret Courtesan by Kerry Chaput
Publication Date: February 10, 2026
For fans of Kate Quinn, a dual-timeline adventure novel of a historian who risks everything—including her life—to discover the truth about a female Renaissance sculptor unjustly erased by history.
“A page-turner that will set readers hearts racing with two fierce heroines, a mystery, a love story, and a city depicted in all its gritty and splendid glory . . . The Secret Courtesan will leave readers breathless in the best possible way!”—Sharon Kurtzman, author of The Lost Baker of Vienna
The Soulmate Strategy by Corey Seemiller
Publication Date: February 10, 2026
A soul-searching LGBTQ memoir about one woman’s attempt to plan her way to happily ever after—only to realize that healing, self-discovery, and love happen in their own time.
With her heart unexpectedly on the line, Corey must find out what she really wants—and where her true happiness lies.
In the Shadow of Silence by Rae Dumont
Publication Date: February 17, 2026
A novel that follows the pursuit of love and joy—until the descent of untreated depression ends with unbearable loss, forcing a family to deal with the shocking and immediate aftermath of suicide.
“Moving, powerful, and filled with moments that will catch your breath . . . With honesty, grace, and compassion, Rae Dumont gives readers a window into the impact of depression and suicide on a marriage and a family, providing us with an opportunity to increase understanding, and perhaps, acknowledge and address the silences in our own lives.”—Anastasia Zadeik, author of Blurred Fates
The Book of Judges by Gary Fields
Publication Date: February 24, 2026
For fans of Dan Brown, a debut contemporary thriller about a young lawyer thrust into a deadly search for an ancient secret—one that has the power to steer the course of destiny.
“Fields delivers a twisty thriller with a delightfully unusual plot that takes readers from 11th-century Normandy and England to 13th-century Beijing and beyond. . . . a fun and thoughtful adventure through the ages.”—Kirkus Reviews