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Bright Burning Things

Thank you Bibliolifestyle and Harper Via for the #gifted copy of Bright Burning Things by Lisa Harding, in exchange for an honest review....

Mel Leslie

Jan 10, 2022

Crying in H Mart

It is no secret that I love a good memoir. What I love even more is if the memoir is raw, visceral and honest. And even more if the audio...

Mel Leslie

Jan 6, 2022

The Sentence

I love when a book pleasantly surprises you. Especially when you read a book like The Sentence by Louise Erdrich at the end of the year,...

Mel Leslie

Dec 30, 2021

The Collective

Sometimes an easy read thriller is just what the doctor ordered. The Collective by Alison Gaylin is what my bookish friend Laurie from...

Mel Leslie

Dec 30, 2021

The Nix

The Nix by Nathan Hill is probably one of the most unique and sarcastic takes on a coming-of-age story, that I have ever read. This big...

Mel Leslie

Dec 19, 2021

The Turnout

Well, that was weird.....This book felt like a fever dream crossed with the movie Black Swan. Impulsive and dark, I had to keep reading...

Mel Leslie

Dec 17, 2021

Wish You Were Here

Thank you, Random House, for the #gifted copy of Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, in exchange for an honest review. #partner Well,...

Mel Leslie

Dec 12, 2021

The Knockout Queen

The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe came on my radar when it was a Book of the Month selection last year. I wasn't sure what it was about,...

Mel Leslie

Nov 23, 2021

Pet Sematary

When I was a young, 12 year old, trying to escape the confines of my strict home life, my form of rebelling was taking the city bus to...

Mel Leslie

Nov 18, 2021

Caste: The Origins of our Discontents

I've seen review after review stating Caste : The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson should be required reading for all...

Mel Leslie

Nov 17, 2021

Confessions

My latest podcast obsession has been keeping me busy with reading suggestions. BookTalk, etc. is hosted by two of my book besties, Renee...

Mel Leslie

Nov 10, 2021

Rock Paper Scissors

It's about time I found a thriller that rocked my socks off. Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney is that! This dark and twisty...

Mel Leslie

Nov 4, 2021

Shotgun Lovesongs

Shotgun Lovesongs is the story of four childhood friends from a small Wisconsin town. It is a novel about love, friendship, success and...

Mel Leslie

Oct 28, 2021

In My Dreams I Hold A Knife

In My Dreams I Hold A Knife by Ashley Winstead was a total #bookstagrammademedoit and I have no shame in admitting that, because I am so...

Mel Leslie

Oct 19, 2021

Girl, Woman, Other

I say this often when I come across a five star read, but how the heck did I let this one sit on my shelf unread for so long?! Girl,...

Mel Leslie

Jul 6, 2021

The Office of Historical Corrections

Essay/short story/novella is a new to me genre so I did not hesitate to select The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans...

Mel Leslie

Jun 30, 2021

When I Ran Away

When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister came on my radar after listening to an episode of the BookTalk, Etc. podcast. (Side note: BookTalk,...

Mel Leslie

Jun 28, 2021

Blacktop Wasteland

When a book is marketed as a "high octane thriller" how can you not give it a go?! This one was right up my alley with the fast paced...

Mel Leslie

Jun 19, 2021

Cultish

If Amanda Martell starts a cult, this girl is joining. Cultish by Amanda Martell was beyond fascinating and don't even get me started on...

Mel Leslie

Jun 16, 2021

Too Good To Be True

Who doesn't love a good popcorn thriller in the heat of the summer? Too Good to Be True by Carola Lovering was a recent Book of the Month...

Mel Leslie

Jun 10, 2021

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Bright Burning Things

Crying in H Mart

The Sentence

The Collective

The Nix

The Turnout

Wish You Were Here

The Knockout Queen

Pet Sematary

Caste: The Origins of our Discontents

Confessions

Rock Paper Scissors

Shotgun Lovesongs

In My Dreams I Hold A Knife

Girl, Woman, Other

The Office of Historical Corrections

When I Ran Away

Blacktop Wasteland

Cultish

Too Good To Be True

My Top Books of 2023

What I read in November & December

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