Seven Books to Enchant Your Galentine’s Day Book Club

Our favorite February tradition is celebrating Galentine’s Day and treasuring the female friendships in our lives. If finding a great group of likeminded friends is on your 2023 resolution list, we understand—a sisterhood to draw inspiration from can be so powerful. Whether you are starting a Galentine’s Day book club, searching for a gift to share with your Galentine’s, or just looking for that perfect inspirational read with a strong female voice—check out our top picks that will enchant you this Galentine’s Day.

Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian

Castles in Their Bones

By Laura Sebastian

A spellbinding story of three princesses and the destiny they were born to: seduction, conquest, and the crown. Immerse yourself in the first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Princess series. Trust and visions will be tested—can their sisterhood make it through the twists and turns? This book has it all—handsome princes, deception, temptation, attraction, and a goal to bring down the monarchy—and is the perfect Galentine’s Day escape.

Stardust in Their Veins

By Laura Sebastian

If you and your friends want to get into a series this Valentine’s Day season, start with Castles in Their Bones and end with Stardust in Their Veins. Power dynamics are at play in this seductive, deceptive, and gripping book series. A perfect escape into a world of fantasy.

Does My Body Offend You?

By Mayra Cuevas, Marie Marquardt

A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship, feminism, and standing up for what you believe in, no matter where you come from. A collaboration between two gifted authors writing from alternating perspectives, this compelling novel shines with authenticity, courage, and humor. Malena Rosario and Ruby McAllister’s stories connect in an unlikely way—as neither of them expected to be the leaders of the school’s dress code rebellion. But the girls will have to face their own insecurities, biases, and privileges, and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship if they want to stand up for their ideals and––ultimately––for themselves. Does My Body Offend You? is the perfect read for your Galentine’s Day book club that will spark reflective conversations and inspire a deeper connection among your friends.

Great or Nothing

By Joy McCullough, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, Jessica Spotswood

Great or Nothing is a reimagining of a classic sisterhood story: Little Women. Set in the United States in the fall of 1942 during World War II, this innovative take is told from each March sister’s point of view and is one of grief, love, and self-discovery. Great or Nothing is a wonderful choice if you are obsessed with historical fiction or classic literature with an updated twist, and are searching for a book on friendship and sisterhood for Galentine’s!

It Will End Like This

By Kyra Leigh

It Will End Like This is an incredible sister story and propulsive thriller that reminds us that in real life, endings are rarely as neat as happily ever after. You won’t be able to put down this contemporary take on the Lizzie Borden story that explores how grief can cut deep. Dig into this pick as a perfect escape—or read with your Galentine’s so you can dissect the ending for hours after.

Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee

By Jeff Zentner

From the Morris Award–winning author of The Serpent King comes a contemporary novel about two best friends who must make tough decisions about their futures—and the TV show they host—in their senior year of high school. Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee will have you laughing, crying, and falling in love. It is a testament to the power of friendship and is the perfect read for you and your friends this Galentine’s.

The Agathas

By Kathleen Glasgow, Liz Lawson

Coming 05.02.23

Who killed Brooke Donovan? It’s the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks they know what happened. But they’re wrong. Two unlikely friends come together to solve the case in this fast-paced, fun, modern Agatha Christie–inspired thriller. Entertaining, enticing, and full of secrets, mystery, and love—you and your besties won’t be able to put this page-turner down!

Seven Books to Enchant Your Galentine’s Day Book Club

Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian

Castles in Their Bones

By Laura Sebastian

Stardust in their Veins by Laura Sebastian

Stardust in Their Veins

By Laura Sebastian

Does My Body Offend You? by Mayra Cuevas and Marie Marquardt

Does My Body Offend You?

By Mayra Cuevas, Marie Marquardt

Great or Nothing by Joy McCullough, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, and Jessica Spotswood

Great or Nothing

By Joy McCullough, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, Jessica Spotswood

It Will End Like This by Kyra Leigh

It Will End Like This

By Kyra Leigh

Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner

Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee

By Jeff Zentner

The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson

The Agathas

By Kathleen Glasgow, Liz Lawson

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Seven Books to Enchant Your Galentine’s Day Book Club

Castles in Their Bones

By Laura Sebastian

Stardust in Their Veins

By Laura Sebastian

Does My Body Offend You?

By Mayra Cuevas, Marie Marquardt

Great or Nothing

By Joy McCullough, Caroline Tung Richmond, Tess Sharpe, Jessica Spotswood

It Will End Like This

By Kyra Leigh

Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee

By Jeff Zentner

The Agathas

By Kathleen Glasgow, Liz Lawson

Did you find a Galentine’s Day book you can share with your besties? Discover more book recommendations here and get social with us at @getunderlined!

Join the conversation

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