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My February Kobo Plus Reading Picks: Millennials, John Candy, and a Cozy Mystery

Discover my top Kobo Plus picks for February, including a deep dive into Millennials, an insightful John Candy biography, and the cozy mystery 'Dearly Departed' by Carly Winter.
29 January 2026 by
TechStora Editorial Board

Why I Keep My Kobo Plus Subscription

Even after the free trial ended, I continue paying $9 a month because Kobo Plus lets me explore titles I wouldn’t normally buy.

Millennial Perspectives – A Must‑Read

Charlie Wells’ Millennials: The Lost Generation? dives past the usual criticisms, interviewing four Millennials from diverse backgrounds and capturing the optimism of the 1990s that many feel has faded.

  • Author: Charlie Wells
  • Genre: Non‑fiction / Social commentary
  • Why I’m excited: It validates the Millennial experience and offers fresh insight.

John Candy: From Sketch Comedy to Stardom

The biography chronicles Candy’s early sketch comedy days in Canada, his rise to Hollywood fame, and includes remarks from Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, and others.

  • Author: (biographer name)
  • Genre: Biography
  • Why I’m excited: A comprehensive look at an underrated comic legend.

Cozy Mystery Break – Dearly Departed

Carly Winter’s Dearly Departed is a cozy mystery set in the 1960s about a flight attendant who discovers her neighbor’s murder and becomes an amateur sleuth. It’s an easy, breezy read perfect for a night or two.

  • Author: Carly Winter
  • Genre: Cozy mystery
  • Why I’m excited: Period charm, quick pacing, and part of the Patty Byrne series.

Looking Ahead

I’ll keep scouting Kobo Plus for more hidden gems, especially romance titles that often dominate the charts, and I welcome your suggestions in the comments.