February is here which means only one thing: Valentine's Day. But don't worry, we won't be filling your bookshelves with lots of lovey dovey titles. In fact, we've got some great anti-valentine's books this month, starting with MEN: A User's Guide by Kathy Lette. With hilarious one-liners and savvy advice, it's the perfect read for any woman, whether single or loved-up.

There's nothing romantic about Vikings, as you'll find from reading the new adventure story from Giles Kristian - Raven: Sons of Thunder. This brutal, bloody and unputdownable novel tells the story of Raven and his Viking warrior brotherhood...Check out the trailer here.

The Other Family is the new hardback from bestselling author Joanna Trollope. It's a topical and utterly compelling novel and sure to be a big hit.

Crime lovers definitely shouldn't miss Gone - the spine tingling new DI Jack Caffery thriller from Mo Hayder. A kidnapper is in the shadows - watching, waiting and then taking what isn't his.

Also coming this month is Control by John Macken, a terrific forensic thriller, and Blood Money - a topical crime novel from the ITV News political correspondent Tom Bradby.

Fans of Jack Reacher, the enigmatic lone action hero, will be pleased to hear that Gone Tomorrow is out in paperback this month. You can watch an exclusive trailer for the book by visiting www.jackreacher.co.uk.

Shutter Island, the new film by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio is released next month. It's based on the bestselling novel by Dennis Lehane and the special tie-in edition is out now. Set in 1954, it's a psychological tour de force with a twist that will knock you sideways! Also by Dennis Lehane and released this month is The Given Day, his critically-acclaimed historical epic set in Boston at the end of the first world war.

Robert Winston is one of Britain's best-known scientists. Now, the author and presenter of Child of our Time brings us Bad Ideas? An arresting history of our inventions. It's the fascinating story behind our scientific discoveries - and whether they're a blessing or a curse.

Hella Nation is also out this month in paperback. It's a fascinating, funny and disturbing tour of the lost tribes of America from the award-winning journalist and bestselling author of Generation Kill, Evan Wright.

For history readers, I Sank The Bismarck by Lieutenant Commander John Moffatt is a fascinating account of life as a bomber pilot in the second world war, from the man who brought down the German warship Bismarck.

And finally, if you would like to spoil yourself this February, then why not pick up a copy of Martha Stewart's Cupcakes? It's packed with 175 delicious recipes for everyone's favourite treat!

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