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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

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    Cover Reveal: Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner

    by Joli August 29, 2021
    by Joli August 29, 2021

    We’re so super excited to be a part of the cover reveal tour of Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner, the author of The Jane Austen Society. Katie read and reviewed The Jane Austen Society back in June 2020, and she …

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    Book Review: All Are Welcome by Liz Parker

    by Joli August 16, 2021
    by Joli August 16, 2021

    Welcome to the All Are Welcome by Liz Parker book tour! I’m happy to be a part of the tour for this summer read. Check out my review below! Synopsis Tiny McAllister never thought she’d get married. Not because she …

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    Review: Paradise, WV by Rob Rufus

    by Joli August 11, 2021
    by Joli August 11, 2021

    Looking for a good thriller? You might want to nab this one! Read on for my review of Paradise, WV. Summary In a poor West Virginia town decimated by the opioid epidemic, teenagers Henry and Jane have it worse than …

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    Best Books Set in the 1920s (The Ultimate List)

    by Joli July 24, 2021
    by Joli July 24, 2021

    The roaring ’20s are a rich time period to draw from for some really awesome literature. We put together this long list of some of the best books set in the 1920s, so be prepared to add too many books …

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    Review: The Last Birthday Party by Gary Goldstein

    by Joli July 19, 2021
    by Joli July 19, 2021

    The Last Birthday Party is a forthcoming release from local Minnesota publisher Hadleigh House, and it was just a fun read all around. More details in my review below! Synopsis There’s nothing fabulous about 50 for L.A. film critic Jeremy …

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    #amreading: What We’re Reading This Summer

    by Joli July 8, 2021
    by Joli July 8, 2021

    Ah, summer reading. It’s crazy how reading preferences can change depending on the seasons. Some love light reads in the summer, while some gravitate more toward thrillers. Here at LQ, we have our TBR lists for the summer that we …

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    Review: The Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi

    by Joli June 21, 2021
    by Joli June 21, 2021

    Thank you to Ashley for this awesome guest review of The Immortals of Meluha! Check out her review and find out more about her below. Disclosure – We earn a small commission for any items purchased through the Amazon or …

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    Review: Read Aloud Stories with Fred Collection

    by Joli June 17, 2021
    by Joli June 17, 2021

    This is another fun tour from WOW! Women on Writing. You can find the full tour information on their blog, The Muffin. And don’t forget to scroll all the down to read about entering an Amazon gift card giveaway! Book …

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    Review: No Hiding in Boise by Kim Hooper

    by Joli June 16, 2021
    by Joli June 16, 2021

    This book might just be one of my favorites of 2021! Stand by for a rave review of No Hiding in Boise by Kim Hooper. The Synopsis When Angie is awakened by a midnight call from an officer with the …

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    Review: I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Garvin

    by Joli May 29, 2021
    by Joli May 29, 2021

    This was such a great read! I absolutely fell in love with Ann Garvin’s I Thought You Said This Would Work. Disclosure – We earn a small commission for any items purchased through the Amazon or Bookshop.org links below at …

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