Mel LeslieJan 142 minThrillers set on vacationWho doesn't love a tropical vacation with a little side of murder? I have you covered with my curated book list featuring thrillers set...
Mel LeslieJan 102 minBright Burning ThingsThank you Bibliolifestyle and Harper Via for the #gifted copy of Bright Burning Things by Lisa Harding, in exchange for an honest review....
Mel LeslieJan 62 minCrying in H MartIt 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 LeslieJan 32 minNew Year, Same You.I am sure you have heard the saying, "new year, new you" but what about "new year, same you"? I'm all about personal development, but am...
Mel LeslieDec 31, 20212 minFavorite Books of 2021!Where do I begin? 2021 was a wild year. Personally, it was one filled with a lot of loss, but also some truly beautiful times. It was a...
Mel LeslieDec 30, 20213 minThe SentenceI 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 LeslieDec 30, 20212 minThe CollectiveSometimes an easy read thriller is just what the doctor ordered. The Collective by Alison Gaylin is what my bookish friend Laurie from...
Mel LeslieDec 19, 20213 minThe NixThe 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 LeslieDec 17, 20212 minThe TurnoutWell, 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 LeslieDec 12, 20212 minWish You Were HereThank you, Random House, for the #gifted copy of Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, in exchange for an honest review. #partner Well,...
Mel LeslieNov 23, 20213 minThe Knockout QueenThe 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 LeslieNov 22, 20211 minHoliday Guide: Book RecsLooking to gift your loved ones the gift that keeps on giving? READING! Below are some book recommendations based on genre/reading...
Mel LeslieNov 18, 20212 minPet SemataryWhen 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 LeslieNov 17, 20214 minCaste: The Origins of our DiscontentsI've seen review after review stating Caste : The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson should be required reading for all...
Mel LeslieNov 13, 20211 minHoliday Gift GuideWonder what to get for your book loving loved ones? Check out my holiday gift guide with something for everyone. This year, it is never...
Mel LeslieNov 10, 20212 minConfessionsMy latest podcast obsession has been keeping me busy with reading suggestions. BookTalk, etc. is hosted by two of my book besties, Renee...
Mel LeslieNov 4, 20212 minRock Paper ScissorsIt'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 LeslieOct 28, 20212 minShotgun LovesongsShotgun Lovesongs is the story of four childhood friends from a small Wisconsin town. It is a novel about love, friendship, success and...
Mel LeslieOct 20, 20211 minMy Night's Booked Merch!My Etsy shop is officially open and I could not be more excited. My Night's Booked merch went live this past Sunday and words cannot...
Mel LeslieOct 19, 20212 minIn My Dreams I Hold A KnifeIn 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...
The FervorThank 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...
Young MungoI 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...
These Silent WoodsI have another atmospheric suspenseful book to add to your reading list. These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant is filled with...