Discover new books on Goodreads

See if your friends have read any of Mel Ingrid's books

110 ratings | 15 reviews | avg rating:3.86

Mel’s Year In Books

Mel’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Mel’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Mel’s 2025 Year in Books

Mel Ingrid’s Followers (43)

Mel’s Bookshelves

to-read (465)
currently-reading (4)
read (128)
did-not-finish (15)
horror (10)
indie (31)
severe-impact (4)
winter-tbr-2023 (3)

Mel’s Friends (48)

I.V. Marie

51 books | 34 friends

McCaid Paul

2,606 books | 401 friends

McKenzie Burns

1,303 books | 111 friends

Olivia Bennett

315 books | 53 friends

gwen ･:*:･ﾟ’☆

382 books | 52 friends

real franz kafka

287 books | 25 friends

Kaitlyn

2,143 books | 29 friends

Sujin Witherspoon

322 books | 94 friends

More friends…

2026 Reading Challenge

2026

READING

CHALLENGE

Mel Ingrid has read 10 of 26 books.

38%

Mel Ingrid

Goodreads Author

Born

in New York, The United States

Website

https://www.melingrid.com/

Member Since

August 2015

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/melingrid

edit data

Mel Ingrid is the Taiwanese-American author of Inkman and Bus 59 and a Half. Her writing also appears in her short film, l’A.M.—a misheard love story and in shorter form on her Substack, winterbreathings. She was born in New York and is currently based in Lyon, France. Find out more at www.melingrid.com. ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Mel Ingrid questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Mel Ingrid’s books

Average rating: 4.26 · 38 ratings · 29 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Inkman 4.53 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2021 — 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
	Bus 59 and a Half really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2018 — 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

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

0 posts
Mel Ingrid's Blog

Mel Ingrid hasn't written any blog posts yet.

Mel is Currently Reading

Mel Ingrid is currently reading

The Bewitching

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

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

Aug 26, 2026 06:17AM

Mel Ingrid is currently reading

House of Leaves

by Mark Z. Danielewski (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

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

Jul 11, 2026 10:29AM

Mel Ingrid is currently reading

Just Kids

by Patti Smith (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

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

Mar 18, 2026 11:29AM

rss
Mel’s Recent Updates

Mel Ingrid wants to read Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg	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
23 hours, 9 min ago · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Mel Ingrid wants to read Stay Away from Gretchen: Eine unmögliche Liebe by Susanne Abel	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
Aug 27, 2026 09:39AM · 1 like · like
Mel Ingrid started reading The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Goodreads Author) Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Horror	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
Aug 26, 2026 06:17AM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Mel Ingrid wants to read Flowers in the Attic (Dollanganger, #1) by V.C. Andrews	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
Aug 20, 2026 10:18AM · like
Mel Ingrid rated a book liked it Home Before Dark by Riley Sager (Goodreads Author)	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
Aug 20, 2026 10:08AM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Home Before Dark by Riley Sager. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Home Before Dark by Riley Sager <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Mel Ingrid wants to read Brother by Ania Ahlborn (Goodreads Author)	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
Aug 10, 2026 01:28PM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Brother by Ania Ahlborn. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Brother by Ania Ahlborn <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Mel Ingrid did not finish Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister (Goodreads Author)	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
Aug 06, 2026 06:06AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Mel Ingrid wants to read Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang (Goodreads Author)	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
Aug 06, 2026 06:03AM · like
Mel Ingrid rated a book really liked it Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth	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
Aug 05, 2026 01:26PM · like
Mel Ingrid wants to read Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney (Goodreads Author)	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
Jul 25, 2026 11:38AM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Mel's books…

Quotes by Mel Ingrid (?)

“And. They. Burned. Like. A. Million. Bonfires.”
― Mel Ingrid, Bus 59 and a Half

tags: emotions, friendship, good-vibes

3 likes

“She was still starving.”
― Mel Ingrid, Inkman

tags: brutal, dark, full-circle

1 likes

“His mental disorder was not beautiful. It was not an attention-driven kamikaze mission. It was not a plea for sympathy.”
― Mel Ingrid, Bus 59 and a Half

Mel’s Year In Books

Mel Ingrid’s Followers (43)

Mel’s Bookshelves

Mel’s Friends (48)

2026 Reading Challenge

Mel Ingrid

Goodreads Author

Learn more
Ask the Author

Popular Answered Questions

Combine Editions
Mel Ingrid’s books

0 posts
Mel Ingrid's Blog

Mel is Currently Reading

rss
Mel’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg

See a Problem?

Preview — The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

See a Problem?

Preview — Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

See a Problem?

Preview — Brother by Ania Ahlborn

See a Problem?

Preview — Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister

See a Problem?

Preview — Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

recent posts
Mel’s Groups

Mel’s Friend Comments

Mel Ingrid’s Followers (43)

Mel Ingrid

Goodreads Author

Popular Answered Questions

rssMel’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg

See a Problem?

Preview — The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

See a Problem?

Preview — Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

See a Problem?

Preview — Brother by Ania Ahlborn

See a Problem?

Preview — Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister

See a Problem?

Preview — Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

rss
Mel’s Recent Updates