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February 17, 2026

Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett ~ a Review

by MK French


Widow Agnes Aubert manages a cat rescue charity and must find a new home for it. The only landlord who will rent a space to a cat rescue is a mysterious man called Havelock, who also runs an illegal magic shop out of his basement. There are rumors of Havelock's dark past, so Agnes absolutely refuses to consider him anything else but her landlord. When a magician comes looking for Havelock, the magic shop and the cat shelter are in jeopardy. To save the shelter, Agnes will have to team up with the magician who nearly ended the world and may now be trying to steal her heart.

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February 16, 2026

The Second World by Jake Korell ~ an Audiobook Review

by Donna Huber


Mars has declared its independence from Earth. But building a country takes more than a new flag, an arena-worthy anthem, and naming Pluto the donkey the national animal. As the Red Planet spirals into political upheaval, Flip Buchanan—the irreverent, reluctant son of the most powerful man on Mars—stumbles through two tumultuous decades of alien discoveries, killer clones, and the chaos of a new nation still working out the kinks.

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February 15, 2026

Bad Asians by Lillian Li ~ a Review

by MK French


Diana, Justin, Errol, and Vivian followed the checklist to success: They worked hard, got A's, and attended a good university. Because of the Great Recession of 2008, they're unemployed and back in their hypercompetitive Chinese American community. So when Grace—once the neighborhood golden child, now a Harvard Law School dropout—asks to make a documentary, they agree, not thinking it would go anywhere. The video “Bad Asians” goes viral, and now millions of people know them as cruel caricatures, each full of pent-up frustrations with the others. Attempts at damage control don't work, so now the friends must face harsh truths about themselves and coming of age in the new millennium.

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February 14, 2026

Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a gift for you...

by Donna Huber


I'm single, so I'm celebrating with a date for 1. I'm going on a hike, and then I'll curl up with a book tonight. If you are alone (or just not interested in going out), you can still celebrate. Grab a box of chocolates and treat yourself to a free ebook.

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February 13, 2026

Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson ~ a Review

by Donna Huber


Toggling between the lives of three individuals, Keeper of Lost Children explores how one woman’s vision will change the course of countless lives, and demonstrates that love in its myriad of forms—familial, parental, and forbidden, even love of self—can be transcendent.

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February 12, 2026

Maybe This Once by Sophie Sullivan ~ a Review

by MK French


Charlotte “Charlie” Ashford left behind a life with famous parents to become a counselor. A viral video disrupts that plan, and she's considering learning more about her late father. Grayson Keller is content with his life as the owner of Get Lost Lodge, finally with steady profit after three years. When Grayson meets Charlie, the attraction is instant, but trust is hard to come by. They decide to date and avoid anything serious. But maybe this once, they can see what the future has in store for them.

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