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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 ReviewsFiction

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsSci-Fi/Fantasy

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsChildren's

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsFictionLiterary Fiction

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: Cosmic Queries by Neil deGrasse Tyson

    by Joli May 26, 2021
    by Joli May 26, 2021

    Neil DeGrasse Tyson and StarTalk fans, get ready: A new book is coming your way! Check it out! About Cosmic Queries • Publisher: National Geographic (March 2, 2021)• Hardcover: 312 Pages In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil …

  • Book ReviewsChildren's

    Book Tour Review: Zinger in the Woods (Children’s)

    by Joli May 20, 2021
    by Joli May 20, 2021

    I’m excited to be reviewing this children’s book today! Zinger in the Woods is a very sweet story. You can find more information about the tour and the authors (including an interview) over on The Muffin. Plus, there’s a giveaway! …

  • Book ReviewsChick Lit

    Excerpt Tour: The Stepsisters by Susan Mallery

    by Joli May 15, 2021
    by Joli May 15, 2021

    Welcome to the excerpt tour for Susan Mallery’s new book, The Stepsisters! If you’ve been following the tour, you’ve gotten to read 11 excerpts already. Lucky you! If you’d like to read them, head over to the tour home page …

  • Book ReviewsMemoir/Biography

    Review: Twice a Daughter by Julie Ryan McGue

    by Joli May 12, 2021
    by Joli May 12, 2021

    Twice a Daughter by Julie Ryan McGue was an engaging memoir! It was hard to stop reading when Julie was on the cusp of finding out some information about her birth parents. The Synopsis Julie is adopted. She is also …

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