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  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: Lily and the Octopus

    by Janna May 9, 2018
    by Janna May 9, 2018

    A few of us Literary Quicksand writers are members of the Girly Book Club, an international book club that brings together ladies all over the world. If you’re interested in joining a chapter, or starting your own, click here. April’s…

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    Review: Meet the Frugalwoods

    by Janna March 8, 2018
    by Janna March 8, 2018

    I’ve been following and reading the Frugalwoods blog, run by Elizabeth Willard Thames, for about a year and a half. Thames writes about money-saving techniques and tips, monthly expenditures, and her and her husband’s quest for financial independence, which they’ve…

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    Review Roundup

    by Janna February 21, 2018
    by Janna February 21, 2018

    It can be difficult to write a full fledged book review for every book you read. For me, writing a short Goodreads review can be just enough. Less pressure for me, more book recommendations for you! So without further ado,…

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    Review: Just Sit

    by Janna January 9, 2018
    by Janna January 9, 2018

    The timing couldn’t have been more perfect to receive a TLC Book Tour book about meditation. It’s the start of a new year and with that comes resolutions, if you’re the type of person who makes resolutions. I have a…

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    Review: The Psychobiotic Revolution

    by Janna November 14, 2017
    by Janna November 14, 2017

    You’ve probably heard something about the connection between your brain and stomach. Probiotics are all the rage and yogurt, sauerkraut, and kombucha are good for you. Packed with the latest scientific research, The Psychobiotic Revolution: Mood, Food, and the New Science…

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    What We’re Reading: Halloween Edition

    by Janna October 31, 2017
    by Janna October 31, 2017

    Here’s what the Literary Quicksand ladies have been reading/recommend to get into that Halloween spirit. Annie                     The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is my favorite classic spooky book.…

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    Review: Paper Butterflies

    by Janna October 26, 2017
    by Janna October 26, 2017

    Annie, another LQ contributor, works for a publishing company in Minneapolis and asked if one of us would be interested in reviewing the YA novel Paper Butterflies by Lisa Heathfield. Everyone else wrote back and said they’re not fans of…

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    by Janna October 3, 2017
    by Janna October 3, 2017

    It can be difficult to write a full fledged book review for every book you read. For me, writing a short Goodreads’ review can be just enough. Less pressure for me, more book recommendations for you! So without further ado,…

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    Review: Swing Time

    by Janna September 15, 2017
    by Janna September 15, 2017

    I’ve been meaning to read Swing Time by Zadie Smith since it was released late last year to rave critic reviews. I really wanted to love this, especially since I gave it as a Christmas present last year without having…

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    Review: Broke Millennial

    by Janna August 8, 2017
    by Janna August 8, 2017

    I’ve been really into personal finance lately (See my review of The Simple Path to Wealth). I started with creating a budget and then slowly worked my way up to tackling my 401(k) and opening a Roth IRA. Not sure…

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