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Jessica

I am a freelance writer who works in the financial sector by day. I hold a B.A. in English which is just a fancy way of saying I like to read a lot! When I am not writing for Literary Quicksand I can be found on Instagram @the_book_ends where my brother and I share our current reads and literary exploits. I can also be found at jessicawerre.com.

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    May the 4th Be with You: 6 Star Wars Books from a Galaxy Far Far Away

    by Jessica May 4, 2021
    by Jessica May 4, 2021

    Happy May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day! I have been a big Star Wars fan ever since I saw my first Star Wars film sometime in the midst of my middle grade years. To this day I canโ€™t remember …

  • Book ReviewsFictionLiving Life BookishlyYoung Adult

    Review: Midnight Sun and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

    by Jessica October 30, 2020
    by Jessica October 30, 2020

    Welcome to my Nostalgic/New Review series! In this series of reviews, I revisit the books and authors that were influential in my teen and young adult years. 2020 has been a big year for publishing โ€œblasts from the past!โ€ย  Previously, …

  • Living Life BookishlyBook Lists

    8 Bookish Movies to Watch this Autumn

    by Jessica October 11, 2020
    by Jessica October 11, 2020

    The leaves are turning and there is a notable chill in the air. The days are rapidly growing shorter. Itโ€™s autumn in the northern hemisphere! There is nothing better after a long day of work then getting the evening started …

  • Book ReviewsFictionYoung Adult

    Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins

    by Jessica September 28, 2020
    by Jessica September 28, 2020

    Welcome to the Nostalgic/New Review series! In this series of reviews, I revisit the books and authors that were influential in my teen and young adult years. 2020 has been a big year for publishing โ€œblasts from the past!โ€  I …

  • Book ReviewsTranslated Lit

    Review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

    by Jessica August 24, 2020
    by Jessica August 24, 2020

    The Summary Nana the cat is on a road trip. He is not sure where he’s going or why, but it means that he gets to sit in the front seat of a silver van with his beloved owner, Satoru. …

  • Living Life Bookishly

    On Packing Books for a Road Trip

    by Jessica August 8, 2020
    by Jessica August 8, 2020

    Who doesnโ€™t love a road trip?  Earlier this summer, my family and I took a road trip to visit Glacier National Park in Montana.ย  From where we live, that’s about 16-17 hours of drive time. It was a lot of …

  • Living Life Bookishly

    10 Book and “Book-ish” Podcasts to Listen to Now!

    by Jessica June 25, 2020
    by Jessica June 25, 2020

    Who doesnโ€™t love a good podcast? When I am not listening to an audiobook, Iโ€™m tuning in to the latest episode of my favorite pod. Whether it be washing the dishes or tidying around my apartment, podcasts make these boring …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionPhotography

    Review: Divine Encounters: Sacred Rituals and Ceremonies in Asia

    by Jessica May 28, 2020
    by Jessica May 28, 2020

    I received a copy of Divine Encounters: Sacred Rituals and Ceremonies in Asia by Hans Kemp in exchange for an honest review.ย  There are two different types of travel. There is a vacation, were the primary goal is to relax, …

  • Living Life BookishlyBookish Stuff & Things

    Christmas Book Giving: An Evening of Friendship and Literature

    by Jessica December 22, 2019
    by Jessica December 22, 2019

    For almost 10 years my bookclub has been getting together to discuss books. We have prided ourselves on being eclectic readers and enjoy finding new ways to spice things up! Every December we have a special outing to celebrate another …

  • Book ReviewsFictionYoung Adult

    Review: Again, but Better by Christine Riccio

    by Jessica November 16, 2019
    by Jessica November 16, 2019

    If you had a chance to do over part of your college experience, would you? Shane has been doing college all wrong. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parentsโ€ฆsounds idealโ€”but Shane’s made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romanceโ€ฆwhatโ€™s that? …

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