We’re big Kathleen West fans around here – she used to write for LQ! Home or Away is her third book and I was so excited to get approved to read it early via NetGalley. Synopsis Once Leigh and Susy …
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Joli
I'm a freelance writer/content strategist with an English degree living in Minneapolis, MN with my husband, young daughter, and two dogs. I created Literary Quicksand to feed my love of books, writing, and community. More About Me
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Review – Life Skills 101: Everything You Need, But Won’t Learn in School
by Joliby JoliI have a really interesting, beyond-the-usual kind of review today. Check it out! Synopsis Growing up is a painful process for everyone involved. Teens want freedom, while parents want their kids to be responsible. Teens struggle with heartbreak, friendship troubles, …
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams was the perfect book for me to read in the moment…read on to find out why :). The Synopsis Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in the London Borough of Ealing after losing …
We’re trying something new here at LQ! Every month, some of us will put up a list of what we read. We hope you like our book lists! In January, we all read really different stuff. Take a look! Cathy …
What a book! Mystery, history, fame, love interests…this book was unique and exciting. Keep reading for more of my thoughts on this one! The Summary Alice Ahmadi has never been certain of where she belongs. When she discovers a famed …
Hey historical fiction lovers! LQ is back with another epic list of the best historical fiction for 2022 (check out our 2021 list and 2023 list too). This list will be updated as the year goes on, so make sure …
Happy almost New Year! I know everyone is saying this, but how is it the end of 2021? I swear it was just a few days ago when we were all excited that 2020 was over. Then 2021 also didn’t …
Review spoiler: The Seed Keeper is one of my favorite books of the year! It was so, SO good. Read on for my full review! The Synopsis Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father, Ray, …
Thank you so much to Jennifer Haupt for sending me Come As You Are! The synopsis appealed to me right away and I’m so glad I decided to read this one. Summary Set against a backdrop of Seattle in the …
Thereโs something undeniably magical about the Christmas season, isn’t there? It fills our hearts with nostalgia, joy, and an innate need to listen to “All I Want for Christmas is You” on repeat. So get ready to go dashing through …