Melanie/Mel
@melonreads.bsky.social
Romance reader, reviews @ Smexybooks.com, leaning enthusiast, these mashed potatoes are so creamy, she/her
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Melanie/Mel
@melonreads.bsky.social
· Nov 9
a cat is laying on a white blanket with the words `` hello ! it 's me ! ''
Alt: a dog is laying on a white blanket with the words `` hello ! it 's me ! ''
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Uh. I woke up to about 200 more followers than I had when I went to bed. So. Hello.
I should add, I talk a lot about romance novels. And my favorite movies are The Sound of Music and While You Were Sleeping.
I might talk a lot about capybaras, specifically the one who was in Top Gun Maverick.
I should add, I talk a lot about romance novels. And my favorite movies are The Sound of Music and While You Were Sleeping.
I might talk a lot about capybaras, specifically the one who was in Top Gun Maverick.
If you're into books with primal play, this was REALLY good. Shout out to @bandherbooks.bsky.social for the rec.
November 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you're into books with primal play, this was REALLY good. Shout out to @bandherbooks.bsky.social for the rec.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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November 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I made this finally! It’s not the most appetizing looking thing but my child loved it and already asked if I’d be willing to make it again. Thanks to everyone who gave me hints and tips, especially @annaguirre.bsky.social - I basically used your method.
My daughter apparently ate biscuits and gravy for the first time and loved it and now wants me to make it at home and when I tell you that not only have I never made it, I’ve never even had it. Anyhoo. Do you have trust recipe recs for this? Links would be good.
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I made this finally! It’s not the most appetizing looking thing but my child loved it and already asked if I’d be willing to make it again. Thanks to everyone who gave me hints and tips, especially @annaguirre.bsky.social - I basically used your method.
Well, one good thing about burning myself with scalding hot milk while cooking is that I’m married to a burn surgeon. That’s…really the ONLY good thing, actually. (I’m ok!)
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Well, one good thing about burning myself with scalding hot milk while cooking is that I’m married to a burn surgeon. That’s…really the ONLY good thing, actually. (I’m ok!)
It’s a nasty wet day outside so I made tear and share apple fritter focaccia and oh wow oh wow. The hardest part (that I failed at) was letting the glaze harden before tearing into it.
Thanks to our focaccia cult leader @mostlybree.kitrocha.com for bringing us all along on this journey.
Thanks to our focaccia cult leader @mostlybree.kitrocha.com for bringing us all along on this journey.
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It’s a nasty wet day outside so I made tear and share apple fritter focaccia and oh wow oh wow. The hardest part (that I failed at) was letting the glaze harden before tearing into it.
Thanks to our focaccia cult leader @mostlybree.kitrocha.com for bringing us all along on this journey.
Thanks to our focaccia cult leader @mostlybree.kitrocha.com for bringing us all along on this journey.
Hahaha that title is killing me!!
Maybe you'd like to see the amazing cover for WORLD'S OKAYEST ORACLE (RELUCTANTLY) SEEKS DEMON, my book about an infamously underpowered oracle saving the world alongside the uptight demon who helped ruin her life 20 years ago?
AMZ: go.oliviadade.com/WOOamz
Other links: go.oliviadade.com/WOOprh
AMZ: go.oliviadade.com/WOOamz
Other links: go.oliviadade.com/WOOprh
November 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Hahaha that title is killing me!!
I had to pick up some things at my local CVS and came across this and immediately wanted to buy it and ship it to @oliviawrites.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I had to pick up some things at my local CVS and came across this and immediately wanted to buy it and ship it to @oliviawrites.bsky.social
I am jealous of everyone’s northern lights pics, sincerely, Cloudy in NorCal
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I am jealous of everyone’s northern lights pics, sincerely, Cloudy in NorCal
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November 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Stremmel!!!!! Gosh I love this book so much!
I’m reading The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary. I’m only half way through but Y’ALL it’s the best thing I’ve read in awhile. I’m fully in love with Sebastian Stremmel.
Thank you to all the peeps on my TL who recommended this book!
Thank you to all the peeps on my TL who recommended this book!
November 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Stremmel!!!!! Gosh I love this book so much!
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November 11, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Not me asking my medical professional spouse probing medical questions before I write a review for an ARC. I am nothing if not super extra.
November 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Not me asking my medical professional spouse probing medical questions before I write a review for an ARC. I am nothing if not super extra.
Um.
With all due respect.
WHAT THE FUCK?
With all due respect.
WHAT THE FUCK?
yes yes we all know about the Edmund Fitzgerald, rest her soul, but did you know about the ship laden with explosives that sank in the mouth of the Thames in 1944 and could explode at any minute and which attempts to disarm keep failing
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Um.
With all due respect.
WHAT THE FUCK?
With all due respect.
WHAT THE FUCK?
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And I will say once again: the exclusion of middle grade is a fucking tragedy
There should be a picture book category too
There should be a picture book category too
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
And I will say once again: the exclusion of middle grade is a fucking tragedy
There should be a picture book category too
There should be a picture book category too
I looked at the goodreads choice awards nominees and I read romance almost exclusively, like 98% of my reading is romance. Of the nominated books, I’ve read one single title. Make of that what you will.
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I looked at the goodreads choice awards nominees and I read romance almost exclusively, like 98% of my reading is romance. Of the nominated books, I’ve read one single title. Make of that what you will.
October and November are emotionally difficult bookend months for me. In October, we mark my mother’s birthday, in November, we mark the anniversary of her passing, three years this Friday. I’m trying to cling to all the happy memories of her but it’s just really, really hard this week.
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
October and November are emotionally difficult bookend months for me. In October, we mark my mother’s birthday, in November, we mark the anniversary of her passing, three years this Friday. I’m trying to cling to all the happy memories of her but it’s just really, really hard this week.
When will this man retire? We need someone in the senate who isn’t governing from a place of fear. We need someone in the Senate who will do their job instead of just trying to keep their job.
MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
When will this man retire? We need someone in the senate who isn’t governing from a place of fear. We need someone in the Senate who will do their job instead of just trying to keep their job.
I have really gotten into meal prepping over night oats.
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I have really gotten into meal prepping over night oats.
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@shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov @baldwin.senate.gov @rosen.senate.gov @baldwin.senate.gov @kelly.senate.gov @ossoff.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov @peters.senate.gov
DO NOT DO THIS
DO NOT DO THIS
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
@shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov @baldwin.senate.gov @rosen.senate.gov @baldwin.senate.gov @kelly.senate.gov @ossoff.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov @peters.senate.gov
DO NOT DO THIS
DO NOT DO THIS
Cancelling all air travel for the near future bc THE INCOMPETENCE is mind blowing and I’ll be damned if I let Sean The Real World: Boston Duffy to determine the safety of my air travel.
Sean Duffy: "The secretary of war texted me yesterday and said, 'I might have some air traffic controllers. If you could use them, I'm gonna offer them to you.' I don't know that I can, Jake, because they're not certified in the airspaces that we need them. But if I can, I'm going to use them."
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Cancelling all air travel for the near future bc THE INCOMPETENCE is mind blowing and I’ll be damned if I let Sean The Real World: Boston Duffy to determine the safety of my air travel.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Saturday morning breakfast
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Saturday morning breakfast
The hardest part of baking focaccia is waiting for it to cool enough so I can eat it.
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The hardest part of baking focaccia is waiting for it to cool enough so I can eat it.