6 of the Best New Book Releases Out February 10, 2026

The Body by Bethany C. Morrow

The Body is a supernatural horror story about a woman who escaped her family’s religious congregation years ago. But Mavis Dwyer is still affected by the trauma of the organization’s strict rules and impossible standards. No matter what, Mavis feels like she can never do anything right, and it’s hard to shake that feeling. Even though she’s happily married to her husband Jerrod, she knows in her heart that she’s not good enough for him and that he could leave her at any moment. After a terrifying brush with death, Mavis’ worst fears are realized. —Emily Martin

Every Happiness by Reena Shah

Two 12-year-old girls—Deepa and Ruchi—meet in Catholic school in India, and their bond is immediate and everlasting. Together, they contend with their families’ expectations, and even the jealousy and desire that develops between them. When they reach their early twenties, Deepa moves to Connecticut when she marries a doctor, and Ruchi soon follows her friend to the States when she marries an engineer. But living in the US presents the longtime friends with a new set of problems—Ruchi’s son feels like his mother gives him too much attention, while Deepa’s daughter feels her mother doesn’t give her enough. On top of that, Deepa and Ruchi’s relationship begins to be challenged by the consequences of class. Then there’s the secret truth surrounding Deepa’s husband’s wealth that might topple everything.

Dead First by Johnny Compton

The author of Spite House is back with a supernatural horror/mystery. Shyla Sinclair, a private investigator, is called to Texan tycoon Saxton Braith’s mansion to investigate a unique and perplexing case. It turns out Saxton is capable of dying, and he doesn’t understand why. Saxton offers Shyla millions of dollars to investigate the mystery of immortality. —Emily Martin

August Wilson’s American Century: Life as Art (Regional) by Laurence A. Glasco

The life of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson—known for his nuanced portrayal of Black American lives in each decade of the 20th century—is brought to life in Glasco’s biography. Through early poetry, archival materials, and interviews with people who knew Wilson intimately, we see the many aspects of Wilson’s life that made him an icon within the American literary canon.

Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer

A horror book based on the Trad Wife phenomenon was inevitable, and I must say that this one sounds like it really gets to the crux of things. Camille is the trad wife in question, who spends her time selling a lifestyle some may find ideal to her social media following. She takes cues from the manufactured image of other trad wives on socials, but she’s missing one important thing that’s stopping her from taking her brand to the next level: a baby. Too bad her relationship with her husband isn’t as good as she purports it to be in her posts. But then she stumbles upon a rundown well in the field behind her house. It’s there that she wishes for a baby. She soon begins to have what she calls “angelic experiences,” but they are anything but. A strange thing visits her one night, which leads to her baby dreams coming true. But the pregnancy announcement isn’t exactly met with enthusiasm by her husband. What’s more, her pregnancy is progressing a little faster than usual, and she has raw meat cravings. It’s totally all worth it, though…

The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera