The best books Kobo read in February 2023
Discover the eBooks and audiobooks that Kobo staffers loved in February.
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: A Memoir
“The cover and title really grabbed me on this book and when I read the blurb I had to jump right in. This book is put together from transcripts of a young Korean woman's conversation with her therapist as she explores her depression and therapy itself for the first time. I enjoyed how honest Baek Sehee was with her feelings of hopelessness in today's modern world but also the glimmer of hope that it brings as she works through it.”—Tara
View eBookThe Bandit Queens
“The Bandit Queens grabbed me from the first chapter, and any time I had to put the book down I was wondering what the fierce women I was reading about were up to. Geeta and the other characters were all so complex and fully formed, they had me laughing with them and rooting for them from the first chapter to the last page.”—Deandra
View eBook View AudiobookThe Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store
"I was interested in this from a standpoint of mindful consumerism, a goal of mine for 2023, and mindful financial decisions/planning. It was more of a biography that went into the background of the author and her struggles with other addictions, like alcohol, which tied into some of the themes for spending addictions as well. It was a quick read and though it wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, I found it still quite useful and had some lessons in it which I plan to implement for myself.”—Carmen
View eBook View AudiobookLove, Pamela: A Memoir of Prose, Poetry, and Truth
“I don't usually read a celebrity memoir but Pam is a Canadian icon and, for better or for worse, was the image of sexuality and idealized womanhood for my generation growing up. For all her complexities, we stan. I love this book. It was beautifully written in a lyrical, confident way, with nods to eclectic and unexpected influences. I hope she writes more essays because her appreciation for art, culture, sex, activism and the environment is really exciting. Bonus points for her having a Jungian analyst and being into dream interpretation!”—Courtney
View Audiobook View eBookThe Boundless Sea: A Human History of the Oceans
"Read this if you want a very detailed book about the comprehensive history of the oceans, starting from the first voyages of humankind to present-day seafaring.
The audiobook comes with two narrator options and is around 41 hours long. I needed some maps handy while listening to it, but it is a very informative book about the oceans and seas that cover most of our planet.”—Jagjeet
Butter Honey Pig Bread
“Butter Honey Pig Bread is a debut novel that follows three Nigerian women - a mother and her twin daughters - across countries and time. It's a gorgeous book, with memorable characters, nuanced relationships, and stunning, rich prose. When reading, I normally like to underline any sentences that resonate with me or make me weep with envy, but I couldn't do that here, not without underlining the entire book. I do highly recommend that, if you read this book, have a snack ready at your side, because the mouth-watering descriptions of food in it will make you hungry.”—Natasha
View eBook View AudiobookBelladonna
"Belladonna is the third book I've read by Adalyn Grace, and just like the others, you'll fall for the characters, worry about them, and keep coming back for more. I always had a smile on my face while reading this and had to force myself to put my Kobo down at night. There are twists and turns, and you'll think you know the ending, but at the last minute she'll shock you with something else. A joy to read and I cannot wait for the next one in this series!"—Erika
View eBook View AudiobookAll the Dangerous Things
"All the Dangerous Things is a twisty psychological thriller, filled with suspicious characters and layered timelines that kept me guessing until the very end. While more of a slow-burn story than the author's first book, the main character's unreliability builds up enough palpable tension that you don't want to put it down."—Chenise
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