Episode · The Mel Robbins Podcast · 2026-10-01
Books mentioned on How to Reinvent Yourself and Start a New Chapter
What if the life you’re living in now isn't the life you’re meant to stay in? What if you could start writing a new chapter today?
Mel Robbins discussed The Firm by John Grisham, A Time to Kill by John Grisham, The Client by John Grisham, The Pelican Brief by John Grisham, The Rainmaker by John Grisham, The Runaway Jury by John Grisham, and The French Illusion by John Grisham.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Firm
The Firm by John Grisham is a gripping legal thriller published in 1991 that follows a young lawyer who joins a prestigious firm, only to discover it is a front for the mafia.
Discussed“He has written some of the most iconic and award-winning legal thrillers ever. The firm, the pelican brief, the client, the rainmaker, runaway jury and a time to kill. All 52 of his books have been number one bestsellers. And I personally cannot wait for John's newest book. I've been looking for a page turner and John says, Oh, Mel,”
Where to get it
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A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill by John Grisham is a bestselling legal thriller about a racially charged murder trial in Mississippi that explores profound themes of justice, revenge, and prejudice.
Discussed“He has written some of the most iconic and award-winning legal thrillers ever. The firm, the pelican brief, the client, the rainmaker, runaway jury and a time to kill.”
Where to get it
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The Client
Discussed“He has written some of the most iconic and award-winning legal thrillers ever. The firm, the pelican brief, the client, the rainmaker, runaway jury and a time to kill.”
Where to get it
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The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief by John Grisham is a legal thriller novel that follows a young law student who uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving the assassinations of two Supreme Court justices.
Discussed“He has written some of the most iconic and award-winning legal thrillers ever. The firm, the pelican brief, the client, the rainmaker, runaway jury and a time to kill.”
Where to get it
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The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker by John Grisham is an acclaimed legal thriller that explores corruption and civil litigation within the American insurance industry.
Discussed“He has written some of the most iconic and award-winning legal thrillers ever. The firm, the pelican brief, the client, the rainmaker, runaway jury and a time to kill.”
Where to get it
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The Runaway Jury
Discussed“He has written some of the most iconic and award-winning legal thrillers ever. The firm, the pelican brief, the client, the rainmaker, runaway jury and a time to kill.”
Where to get it
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The French Illusion
John Grisham's The French Illusion offers readers a gripping international narrative from a master storyteller.
Discussed“And I personally cannot wait for John's newest book. I've been looking for a page turner and John says, Oh, Mel, this is the fastest page turner I've ever written, the French illusion.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“Nearly 50 years after Stephen King's Carrie became a cultural phenomenon. Mike Flanagan is reimagining the iconic story for a new generation.”
“Nearly 50 years after Stephen King's carry became a cultural phenomenon, Mike Flanagan is reimagining the iconic story for a new generation.”