Welcome or welcome back to the second Love Your Library post of 2026! I have not yet, returned to Instagram, so for the month of February, this has been the only place to see what I've been reading (or would like to read. More on that at the end). This month all of my completed library reading were eBooks or digital audiobooks. I'm trying to finish some of my current physical books, but I am finding physical books have now become my slowest reading method. In the past month, my library reading is a 3:1 ratio of eBooks to audiobooks, with 0 finished physical books. Since February is the shortest month, there's not very much on my library reading that's changed since the January post. Here is my February library reading:

READ

A Whole New World: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell - This Aladdin inspired story is the second book I've read in the Twisted Tales series. I enjoyed it better than the one based on Sleeping Beauty. The first third was exactly like the movie, and it felt very slow, after the story was past the point where it diverged from the movie, it got more interesting. While I enjoyed the innocent romantasy and seeing Jasmine become a leader, I felt like the characters were lacking depth. One thing, I found refreshing about this story was that it accurately portrayed a military dictator, even though some characters were fooled by Jaffar's initial generosity, there is no attempt to sugarcoat his motives. ★★★☆☆ Read on Libby CONTENT WARNINGS: Mild language, violence and death
My Hero Academia, Vol.1 by Kohei Horikoshi, translated by Caleb D. Cook - Since my sisters have been watching the anime, I've seen a few of the episodes with them. It's interesting, but because I am only seeing one or two episodes at a time, I have no idea what is going on. I enjoy superhero stories, and the characters have been fun, so I decided to try to manga. There was so much worldbuilding and explanation in the first few chapters. It explained so much. I will continue reading; besides that, I don't want to say more. I won't do it justice or start spoil the story. All I'll say is it has action, drama, and made me want to root for the underdog. ★★★★☆ Read on Libby CONTENT WARNINGS: Language, violence, characters getting injured
Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham, narrated by Joshua Manning and Stina Nielsen - I loved this Christan romance. It was so sweet. Katie and Graeme had a comical opposites-attract, grumpy-sunshine dynamic. Katie was a ray of sunshine looking to share the stories of those she meets on her travels, avoid her own stories, while Graeme is cranky, holding tight to those he cares most for to abate his own grief. Spending three weeks together in at Scottish manner in the beautiful countryside, they learn about trusting God and turning to Him for healing and love. ★★★★★ Listened to on Libby CONTENT WARNINGS: Mild language, grief, kissing
Nothing Like to Movies by Lynn Painter - Here is the sequel to Better Than the Movies. While I found the first book average and annoying, I devoured this second story. When it picks up two years later with Liz and Wes, not only is the character growth apparent, but the author's growth in writing abilities also stands out. As I started the book, it feels like Painter only flipped the narrative of the first book to have Wes be the one grieving a parent's death. I like how in the two years Liz had come out of her shell, and Wes had changed too (I won't spoil how), but when they reconnect their banter-teasing, really is worthy of a rom-com. The first book was about two kids discovering that falling in love is better than the movies, while this second one is about two young adults realizing that real love is nothing like the movies. ★★★★★ Read on Libby CONTENT WARNINGS: Grief, Adult language, underage drinking, kissing, mentions of s*x, LGBTQ+ characters

Currently Reading

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Climbing Rejection Mountain: An Actor's Path to Success, Stability, and Self-Esteem by Nick Wyman, Michael X. Martin
A Knight Before Christmas by Cara Stout
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men, Vol. 1: The Strangest Superheroes of All by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby
When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer
Predator Vs. Prey by Lisa McMann

Checked Out, To Be Read

How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men by Stan Lee
Blind Date with a book: On the Wings of La Noche by Vanessa L. Torris
My Fair Monster by Adrienne Rivera

In The Reservation Queue

Famous Anonymous 1 by Morgan Baden
Star Splitter by Matthew J. Kirby
Paw and Order 1 The Grilled Cheese Caper by Jason Platt
A Heart for Christmas by Sophie Jomain
Syllabus: notes from an accidental professor by Lynda Barry
How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore

On Hold, To Be Picked Up

None at this time.

Returned Unread

Murder on a School Night by Kate Weston - When I read the synopsis for this one, I thought it would be a fun mystery. I checked this book out, then it stuck in that same pile of books I keep forgetting to read.
Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men by Stan Lee - I'm actually in the middle of this one, I've been reading a page or two before falling asleep, so I'm getting through it at a snail's pace. I checked it right back out so I can keep crawling through it.
Cupcakes for any occasion: 50 clever creations anyone can make by Rachel Lindsay - I skimmed this cookbook, but I ended up not making any of the recipes. The recipes were more about cute cupcake decorating rather than baking.
How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore - I saw this one while I was looking for books for October Mysteries and Thrillers over on Instagram. I only recently got my hold, I wanted to read it, but I also want to finish my current book first, so I didn't start this one.

Relatively speaking, this is a small list of my library reads that well matches the shortest month of the year. In the past month, I've done quite a bit of eReading. With the physical books, I've been trying to finish many of my own books, so I currently only have two physical books on my "Currently Reading" list. I hope to have Sunrise of the Reaping done soon. The teaser for the movie, has already been released, so I really need to get finishing the book. Maybe I'll finally go the one of the movies in the theatre. I think my sister, who doesn't even read the books has seen more Hunger Games movies in theaters than I have. Because she has seen one (or two), while I've been to zero. In the returned, unread category, I have a handful of books that were due on Saturday, but since my local library has done away with daily late fines, as long as I bring them back, I will not be charged for them. I will return them tomorrow, so you will see them reflected on next month's blog. Please come back for that!

I will be returning to Instagram, today! I have several posts ready to go. My first post will be my January Reading Wrap-Up. On, this blog, there have been three posts since the last Love Your Library post, all for the TBR Love blog party, shared during Valentine's weekend. Links for those are down below the graphic. To close off this blog, I will tease, that I've been polishing a Fan Fiction that I wrote back during 2020. When I've finished with that, I will post it. I hope to make it my blog or fiction piece that I share during next month's Love Your Library. So, thank you for reading and please come back!

Earlier in February, I participated in the To Be Read Love blog party, hosted by Once Upon an Ordinary. Honestly, I feel like I owe Kate and the other bloggers an apology. I messed up on the dates and was blogging a day behind the group. Then I didn't have time to review everyone else's blogs during the weekend. If you would like to read my day late TBR Love posts, you can find them here.

Read Friday's blog here: Day 1 | TBR Love Party 2026: Books I'm Scared to Read

Read Saturday's blog here: Day 2 | TBR Love Party 2026: Books on My Wishlist

Read Sunday's blog here: Day 3 | TBR Love Party 2026: Books I Want to Buddy Read