5 Books You Need to Read in February
Winter isn't going anywhere anytime soon—just ask Punxsutawney Phil. Whether you had the foresight to plan a warm-weather getaway or you're simply facing several nights indoors underneath a fortress of blankets, what better companion than a good book? From Zadie Smith's politically- and culturally-driven collection of essays to Rose McGowan's buzzy memoir, here's everything you should read this month.
SHE REGRETS NOTHING BY ANDREA DUNLOP
A freshly orphaned 23-year-old from Michigan is taken in by her affluent, influential New York cousins and uncovers a treasure trove of secrets, including the reason why she and her mother became estranged from her father's side of the family. Drama ensues.
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THE GREAT ALONE BY KRISTIN HANNAH
When a veteran grappling with PTSD returns from his tour of duty in Vietnam, he chooses to move his family to Alaska, where his friend who passed away during the war has a property. Things take a turn when he finds himself struggling to confront his demons during the harsh winter.
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BRAVE BY ROSE MCGOWAN
Rose McGowan spares no disturbing details in her much-hyped memoir, including her time spent growing up in a religious cult and a graphic account of her alleged rape by Harvey Weinstein in a jacuzzi at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival.
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FEEL FREE BY ZADIE SMITH
With her trademark wit and keen observations, Zadie Smith tackles weighty political topics (Brexit) and offers philosophical analyses of pop culture figures (Justin Bieber).
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I AM, I AM, I AM BY MAGGIE O'FARRELL
In a series of page-turning vignettes, a writer chronicles 17 near-death experiences that made an indelible mark on her life, from being held at knifepoint in Chile to navigating her daughter's severe food allergies. Buckle up.