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Melanie Benjamin

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Melanie Benjamin is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels THE SWANS OF FIFTH AVENUE and THE AVIATOR'S WIFE, as well as the national bestseller ALICE I HAVE BEEN, and THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MRS. TOM THUMB and MISTRESS OF THE RITZ. Her most recent novel is the new historical fiction, THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD, about the real-life devastating blizzard that swept the Great Plains in 1888, upending the lives of the immigrant homesteaders, especially schoolchildren and their young teachers. ...more

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Average rating: 3.8 · 164,445 ratings · 21,174 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Aviator's Wife 3.90 avg rating — 71,168 ratings — published 2013 — 28 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Swans of Fifth Avenue 3.61 avg rating — 31,052 ratings — published 2016 — 27 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Children's Blizzard 3.94 avg rating — 16,319 ratings — published 2021 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alice I Have Been 3.65 avg rating — 14,757 ratings — published 2009 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mistress of the Ritz 3.79 avg rating — 11,616 ratings — published 2019 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb 3.70 avg rating — 10,116 ratings — published 2011 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Girls in the Picture 3.63 avg rating — 7,116 ratings — published 2018 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reckless Hearts: A Story of Slim Hawks and Ernest Hemingway 3.72 avg rating — 288 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hollywood Boulevard by Melanie Benjamin (Goodreads Author), Christel Gaillard-Paris 3.61 avg rating — 28 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	California Golden 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — expected publication 2023 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I'm thrilled and honored that THE AVIATOR'S WIFE is nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award - and in such good company! What I love about these awards is that they're all about you, the reader; your input is used in the nomination process, and then your votes are the only ones that count. So please, if you haven't already, vote for your favorite books in all categories, and be thankful that we have Read more of this blog post »

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Her Favorite Books for Truman Capote Lovers: From high society glitz to true crime realism, Capote fans will delight in these recs from the author...

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Melanie Benjamin answered DianeLyn Bennett's question: I loved your novel The Children's Blizzard. Thanks so much for writing such a gripping read! I have reviewed it here and also on my book review blog - thecozybookblog.com. Any other novels coming out soon? I'd love to check them out as I completely enjoy your writing style. Thanks! :) Best, Diane-Lyn The Children's Blizzard is my 7th novel, so if you haven't read the others, there are 6 more to go! (ALICE I HAVE BEEN, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MRS. TOM THUMB, THE AVIATOR'S WIFE, THE SWANS OF FIFTH AVENUE, THE GIRLS IN THE PICTURE, MISTRESS OF THE RITZ See Full Answer
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Melanie Benjamin answered Joan's question: Melanie, I loved The Swans of Fifth Avenue and reviewed it here. Such fascinating insights into Truman Capote and his "swans". I also publish my reviews on my blog, No Shortage of Words...so it's there too. Looking forward to reading more of your work. Have you seen this? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ivshaw_condenastarchive-vogue-activity-6771155382044762112-iPkm Thank you! And yes, that's such a gorgeous shot of Babe!
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“Why, then, did I always feel as if his happiness was my responsibility? It wasn't fair for him to burden me with that. It had never been fair.”
― Melanie Benjamin, Alice I Have Been

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“I suppose at some point, we all have to decide which memories - real or otherwise - to hold on to, and which ones to let go.”
― Melanie Benjamin, Alice I Have Been

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“But oh my dear, I am tired of being Alice in Wonderland. Does it sound ungrateful? It is. Only I do get tired.”
― Melanie Benjamin, Alice I Have Been

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June Side Read Nominations ~ 2nd Poll

A Monster Calls

by Patrick Ness

15 votes, 22.1%

The Sleepwalker

by Chris Bohjalian

15 votes, 22.1%

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

by Nadia Hashimi

10 votes, 14.7%

City of Thieves

by David Benioff

10 votes, 14.7%

Here Comes the Sun

by Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn

9 votes, 13.2%

The Swans of Fifth Avenue

by Melanie Benjamin

9 votes, 13.2%

68 total votes

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message 10: by Shawntel

Feb 16, 2013 12:35PM

Good morning Melanie. Thank you for accepting my friend request. Have a wonderful day.

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message 9: by Melanie

Jun 21, 2012 01:40AM

Melanie wrote: "Lauren wrote: "I loved Alice I have been, haven't read your newest novel yet but looking forward to it and the one you are currently working on. You are a fabulous writer, Happy Reading!!!"

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Thank you, Alyss!

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message 8: by Melanie

Jun 21, 2012 01:40AM

Lauren wrote: "I loved Alice I have been, haven't read your newest novel yet but looking forward to it and the one you are currently working on. You are a fabulous writer, Happy Reading!!!"

Thanks, Lauren!

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message 7: by Lauren

Jun 20, 2012 01:00PM

I loved Alice I have been, haven't read your newest novel yet but looking forward to it and the one you are currently working on. You are a fabulous writer, Happy Reading!!!

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message 6: by Gina

Jun 30, 2011 01:04AM

Thank you for friending me Melanie! I'm looking forward to your new novel. Can't wait!

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message 5: by April

Aug 15, 2009 10:24PM

Thanks for accepting my friend request! I can't wait until your book comes out, it looks fantastic. :-)

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message 4: by Joy

Aug 11, 2009 02:28AM

Thank you for the friend invite. I can't wait to read your novel!

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message 3: by Melanie

Jul 20, 2009 07:56PM

Lauren wrote: "Girl, I am SO THRILLED about ALICE I HAVE BEEN. Also your new photo is lovely! Congratulations! XO"

Thanks, Lauren! (I just took the photo yesterday; new haircut! And nice natural light to diffuse all the "fine lines!")

I sent you an email AGES ago telling you I ordered MATING RITUALS...I suppose you were too busy having parties thrown by GalleyCat to respond!

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message 2: by Ellen

Jul 20, 2009 07:55PM

My pal! So good to see you here!! Congrats again on the exciting new book ... I know it's going to soar. Can't wait to read it.
xo

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message 1: by Lauren

Jul 20, 2009 04:46PM

Girl, I am SO THRILLED about ALICE I HAVE BEEN. Also your new photo is lovely! Congratulations! XO

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