It’s Monday, February 16th, 2026, which marks National Do a Grouch a Favor Day. We all know a grouch, a curmudgeon, or someone who’s just a little grumpy – and some of us might even be the grouch in question. Today is all about doing something kind for them, something small that might just coax out a smile.
Here’s an idea: recommend a good book to them. With more than 40 new releases out today, you’ve got plenty to choose from. Here’s what’s new this Monday!
Sing Her to Sleep by Jennifer Chase (Detective Katie Scott Series)
Sing Her to Sleep is the fifteenth installment in the “Detective Katie Scott” crime fiction series from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Chase. Reviewers admit they had to clear their schedules to finish this gripping entry – a book that promises to “wow” readers of Lisa Regan and Rachel Caine.
When two skeletons are uncovered at a Pine Valley construction site, Detective Katie Scott is haunted by the discovery of a mother and child who vanished twenty years ago. As old secrets resurface and new deaths follow, Katie must untangle the past before a killer watching from the shadows strikes again.
The Heat of the Moment by Camilla Isley (The Meet Cute Series)
Sparks are sure to fly in Camilla Isley’s latest novel, The Heat of the Moment. This firefighter rom‑com is the second book in her “Meet Cute” series and delivers a delicious slow‑burn attraction, complete with laugh‑out‑loud moments and a few tearjerkers along the way. It’s a perfect pick for readers who love Abby Jimenez and Elsie Silver.
Widowed ER nurse Lily Finnigan is determined to keep her heart closed – especially to firefighters – until Josh Collins walks back into her life and refuses to stay at a distance. As their friendship deepens and danger reminds her what she stands to lose, Lily must decide whether love is worth the risk again.
King of the Fae Islands 2 by Adam Lance and Annabelle Hawthorne (King of the Fae Islands Series)
For LitRPG readers who love the “Dungeon Champions,” “Trailer Park Elves,” and “Isekai Emperor” series, King of the Fae Islands 2 continues Adam Lance and Annabelle Hawthorne’s “King of the Fae Islands” saga. This second installment delivers slice‑of‑life LitRPG charm, over‑the‑top humour, and a cast of fully fleshed‑out characters that make the world easy to sink into.
Gabriel and the fierce priestess Ravenna are drawn into Fate’s Dungeon, where strange creatures and dangerous side quests test their strength and their growing trust in one another. As they uncover the truth behind the mysterious Ecived Sellebanna, they must return to face a final choice that could change everything.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for February 16th, 2026
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Based near Toronto, Brandon is a news writer and Book Specialist for Book Notification who covers the world of books, maintains author pages, writes a variety of content, and is an avid reader of non-fiction and biographies.