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The Invited
Recently, our little family took some time off to relax in a cabin in Northeast Minnesota. It is one of our favorite places in the world...
Mel Leslie
Jun 22, 2022
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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty
I have come to the conclusion that I will read whatever Akwaeke Emezi publishes. They can do no wrong. Their writing is other worldly,...
Mel Leslie
Jun 14, 2022
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The Violin Conspiracy
I am hesitant when it comes to celebrity book clubs, but recently I have found that the Good Morning America book club is not one to...
Mel Leslie
Jun 14, 2022
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Cover Story
Spoiler: I loved Cover Story. A book that is marketed as a cross between Catch Me If You Can and Inventing Anna? I. AM. SOLD. Not only...
Mel Leslie
Jun 1, 2022
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Mary Jane
Want to be transported to another decade? One where life was a little less complicated, but still just as interesting? I introduce you to...
Mel Leslie
May 23, 2022
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The Fervor
Thank you, Putnam Books, for the gifted copy of The Fervor by Alma Katsu. #partner When I heard that Alma Katsu was coming out with a new...
Mel Leslie
May 21, 2022
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Young Mungo
I am a sucker for a book that emotionally tears me apart. I felt that with Douglas Stuart's debut novel, Shuggie Bain, when I read it...
Mel Leslie
May 3, 2022
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These Silent Woods
I have another atmospheric suspenseful book to add to your reading list. These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant is filled with...
Mel Leslie
May 2, 2022
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Four Treasures of the Sky
Thank you to Libro.FM for the #gifted audiobook of Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang, in exchange for an honest review....
Mel Leslie
Apr 19, 2022
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Olga Dies Dreaming
I love when a debut knocks it out of the park. Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez comes in hot, so be ready. Olga is a high-profile...
Mel Leslie
Apr 12, 2022
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The Lincoln Highway
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles was just what I needed to get out of my book slump. The last few books I have read have been sub-par...
Mel Leslie
Mar 31, 2022
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True Crime Recs
I have been on a true crime kick lately. I recently finished the audio for I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara and followed...
Mel Leslie
Mar 21, 2022
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A History of Wild Places
I wanted to like this one more than I did. A remote society set away in the woods, miles behind civilization, with a missing persons...
Mel Leslie
Mar 10, 2022
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The Charm Offensive
I took a break from the heavy lit fic and dark thrillers to read a *gasp* romance novel! I can count on one hand how many romance novels...
Mel Leslie
Mar 2, 2022
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The Night Shift
Thank you to Net Galley and Minotaur Books for the digital copy of The Night Shift by Alex Finlay, in exchange for an honest review....
Mel Leslie
Feb 28, 2022
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The Secret History
Coming fresh off my last blog post about dark academia recs, I finally finished The Secret History by Donna Tartt. This book might not...
Mel Leslie
Feb 24, 2022
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The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
How do I adequately put into words how much this book impacted me? I am honestly speechless, because this book was an absolute work of...
Mel Leslie
Feb 10, 2022
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Somebody's Daughter
Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford is a memoir to add to your list. Especially for those who love a heartfelt coming-of-age memoir...
Mel Leslie
Jan 28, 2022
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Black Cake
I am not ashamed to admit that I picked this book up because of it's beautiful cover. I got an ARC of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson...
Mel Leslie
Jan 23, 2022
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A Flicker in the Dark
Let me begin this review with stating that I can see why people are loving this book. A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham is a...
Mel Leslie
Jan 16, 2022
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