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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

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: A Ballad of Love and Glory by Reyna Grande

    by Joli March 10, 2022
    by Joli March 10, 2022

    What an epic story A Ballad of Love and Glory is! I’m glad I was able to read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this one. Read on for my full review! Want to see more of the best historical fiction …

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    What We Read in February 2022

    by Joli March 3, 2022
    by Joli March 3, 2022

    I have to admit, February is never my favorite month. Sure, Valentine’s Day can be fun, especially now that I have a preschooler, but in February I’m just feeling so done with winter. I find myself wishing away the month …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: Home or Away by Kathleen West

    by Joli February 15, 2022
    by Joli February 15, 2022

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsSelf-HelpYoung Adult

    Review – Life Skills 101: Everything You Need, But Won’t Learn in School

    by Joli February 8, 2022
    by Joli February 8, 2022

    I 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, …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

    by Joli February 3, 2022
    by Joli February 3, 2022

    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 his …

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    What We Read in January 2022

    by Joli February 1, 2022
    by Joli February 1, 2022

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Honeybee Emeralds by Amy Tector

    by Joli January 23, 2022
    by Joli January 23, 2022

    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 …

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    2022 Historical Fiction: Huge List of New Releases

    by Joli January 18, 2022
    by Joli January 18, 2022

    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 …

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    LQ’s Best Books of 2021

    by Joli December 28, 2021
    by Joli December 28, 2021

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson

    by Joli December 18, 2021
    by Joli December 18, 2021

    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, …

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