Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Reading vlogs:
These books sat on my shelves for years— HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED
youtu.be/_LAGhSCLfr4
I tried reading 3 BOOKS from my shelves and here's what happened | reading vlog-ish youtu.be/SYxdKl-2ilM
Hey all!
Every month, The New York Times publishes a list of notable new releases. This February, there are 27 books. Some feel inevitable. Some feel strange. Many I had never heard of before.
In this video, I go through all 27 and talk about what they are, what they seem to be doing, and which ones quietly caught my attention.
I’m always interested in these lists as cultural artifacts. They reveal what’s being elevated, what themes are circulating, and what kinds of stories are being positioned as important right now.
If you like staying aware of new literary releases, building a thoughtful TBR, or just observing the ecosystem of contemporary publishing, I hope this gives you something to think about.
Let me know which of these you’re most curious about.
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Makeup used:
Hannah Louise Poston X Salt New York saltnewyork.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoph11sTSWTtHEC29jmbZOj9FJRr_zNY9j-lwPrR4n_qhlAS5BR3
Amuse me in my inbox - rachelle.e.swearingen (at) gmail.com
Befriend me on Goodreads -goodreads.com/user/show/139310469-shelly-swearingen
Drop by on Instagram - Shellyish
FTC disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through some of the links.
Reading vlogs:
These books sat on my shelves for years— HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED
youtu.be/_LAGhSCLfr4
I tried reading 3 BOOKS from my shelves and here's what happened | reading vlog-ish youtu.be/SYxdKl-2ilM
Hey all!
Every month, The New York Times publishes a list of notable new releases. This February, there are 27 books. Some feel inevitable. Some feel strange. Many I had never heard of before.
In this video, I go through all 27 and talk about what they are, what they seem to be doing, and which ones quietly caught my attention.
I’m always interested in these lists as cultural artifacts. They reveal what’s being elevated, what themes are circulating, and what kinds of stories are being positioned as important right now.
If you like staying aware of new literary releases, building a thoughtful TBR, or just observing the ecosystem of contemporary publishing, I hope this gives you something to think about.
Let me know which of these you’re most curious about.
new book releases February 2026, February book releases, New York Times book list, new literary fiction 2026, upcoming book releases, literary fiction new releases, books to read February, anticipated book releases, serious readers, literary booktube, thoughtful booktube, book discussion, reading life, contemporary fiction releases, new nonfiction 2026, shelly swearingen, book recommendations literary fiction
Makeup used:
Hannah Louise Poston X Salt New York saltnewyork.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoph11sTSWTtHEC29jmbZOj9FJRr_zNY9j-lwPrR4n_qhlAS5BR3
Amuse me in my inbox - rachelle.e.swearingen (at) gmail.com
Befriend me on Goodreads -goodreads.com/user/show/139310469-shelly-swearingen
Drop by on Instagram - Shellyish
FTC disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through some of the links.
