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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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