Books I Read in February 2026

So far, I am two books behind this month. I am sure that I will catch up – the sun is out and warmer weather is on the way. Curling up in a chair (even with a blanket) in the sun is one of my favourite things to do. The snow is melting and I always have a pile of books to read.
SLOW DOWN – BREATHE – COME BACK TO THE MOMENT – ACCEPT THE HARD AS A PATHWAY TO PEACE – ABIDE WITH A NON ANXIOUS PRESENCE
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.
Try to keep your soul always in peace and quiet.

FICTION
The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg and Rod Bradbury (translator)
This is a crazy story about seniors from a senior’s home “breaking out” and committing crazy crimes.

Daughter of Mine by Meghan Miranda
A drought and a return to her hometown builds this thriller that uncovers hidden secrets and exposes murder.

People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry
This book is now a movie – two friends who vacation together every summer. They live separate lives, they are opposites, but they explore the world together.

The Quilting Bee and the Kaleidoscope of Men Who Loved Her by Suzanne M. Casey
This is an unexpected novel about quilting, love, hardship and finally finding peace after struggle.

The London Bookshop Affair by Louise Fein
The book is set in the Cold War – two women – how are they connected and how they are risking lives to save the world.

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
If you could open a door to anywhere, where would you go? A story of magic and friendship…

A Killer in King’s Cove by Iona Whishaw
Set in the wilds of British Columbia in 1946, an ex-intelligence officer, a murder and a cast of small-town characters.

NON-FICTION
Notes of Bring a Man by Scott Galloway
This book is a must-read for everyone. The author gives practical lessons for anyone who is raising a man, lives with a man, is a man or wants to be the best man than can be (while making lots of mistakes and growing).

Feeling Is the Secret by Neville Goddard
Control of your thoughts and feelings is your highest achievement. How do you discover the mystery of yourself?

Easier Than You Think…because life doesn’t have to be so hard: The Small Changes That Add Up to a World of Difference by Richard Carlson
Small changes make a big difference. In this chaotic world, looking for ways to slow down, align your choices with your values and try every single day to make a small difference in someone else’s life.

Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
Her story is heartbreaking. A vulnerable young girl abused her entire life. With the Epstein files so in the news, it seemed so important to understand her story.

The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary by Catherine Gray
This is such a good read – it fills your soul with a life-affirming pause as you consider all the amazing ordinary things that make life amazing.

The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest
This is a book of meditations to encourage you to keep growing and changing.

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and Martin Hammond
A book for thinkers of challenging spiritual reflections.