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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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    The Funniest 1-Star Reviews of Great Thrillers

    by Joli September 22, 2021
    by Joli September 22, 2021

    Confession: One of my favorite things to do is read the one-star reviews of my favorite books (typically thrillers and horror). Here are some of my absolute favorites. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did (and that …

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    Review: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

    by Joli September 19, 2021
    by Joli September 19, 2021

    Oh hello, my most anticipated novel of the year 😍. Did Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr live up to my expectations? Read on to find out! Synopsis Thirteen-year-old Anna, an orphan, lives inside the formidable walls of Constantinople in …

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    10 Debut 2021 Thrillers You Need to Read Now

    by Joli September 16, 2021
    by Joli September 16, 2021

    The following is a guest post by Rebecca W. Meet her at the bottom! These debut novelists might not have the marketing clout of a Ruth Ware thriller, but what they lack in brand power they make up for in …

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    Review: Dear Mrs. Bird and Yours Cheerfully by A.J. Pearce

    by Joli September 9, 2021
    by Joli September 9, 2021

    Today, I’m reviewing both Dear Mrs. Bird and Yours Cheerfully from A.J. Pearce’s Emmy Lake Chronicles. Stick around to find out which one I liked more than the other! Dear Mrs. Bird Summary London 1940, bombs are falling. Emmy Lake …

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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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