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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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    #amreading: LQ’s Most Recent Reads – September 2020

    by Joli September 20, 2020
    by Joli September 20, 2020

    Oh, hey fall! Where did you come from? It’s time to break out our cozy throws and chunky sweaters and cozy up to a few great books. Here’s what we’re reading this month. Disclosure โ€“ We earn a small commission …

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    GIVEAWAY & Review: A Trace of Deceit by Karen Odden (+ Author Essay!)

    by Joli August 31, 2020
    by Joli August 31, 2020

    A Trace of Deceit is second in a series by Karen Odden. You do not have to read the first to enjoy the second, although there are a couple subtle links/mentions that you’ll enjoy if you do. The first one …

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    #amreading: LQ’s Most Recent Reads – August 2020

    by Joli August 22, 2020
    by Joli August 22, 2020

    We’re coming into the end of August and I think many of us are getting nervous for a winter of quarantining…especially those of us with kids. Sending everyone some solidarity and wishing you a fantastic end to your summer! Caleigh …

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    20+ Non-War Books Set in France

    by Joli July 24, 2020
    by Joli July 24, 2020

    As I was browsing new books that are growing in popularity, I noticed a couple new historical fiction books set in France – of course during WWII. It got me thinking, where are all the books set in France that …

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    #amreading: LQโ€™s Most Recent Reads โ€“ July 2020 (Linkup)

    by Joli July 13, 2020
    by Joli July 13, 2020

    Hey July! Not sure how half of this crazy year is over already, but I guess we’ll go with it! What are you reading right now, at the height of summer? Here’s what we’re currently into. Link up with a …

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    Review: The Lost and Found Bookshop

    by Joli July 8, 2020
    by Joli July 8, 2020

    Susan Wiggs is one of the only romance/chick-lit writers I regularly enjoy. It’s a hard genre for me! So I was definitely excited when I snagged The Lost and Found Bookshop via NetGalley, which was JUST published on July 7th! …

  • Book ReviewsChick LitFiction

    Review: Fishing

    by Joli June 24, 2020
    by Joli June 24, 2020

    Reading authors from my home state of Minnesota is always fun, so when I was contacted about this book tour, I had to jump on it! I’m glad I did, because Fishing! by Sarah Stonich was a really fun read. …

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    Book Review: Circe by Madeline Miller

    by Joli June 18, 2020
    by Joli June 18, 2020

    Before I begin, I think it’s important to note that I opened Circe having almost zero prior knowledge about mythology. Despite majoring in English in college, I never had to read mythology. Crazy huh? The Summary In the house of …

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    #amreading: LQโ€™s Most Recent Reads โ€“ June 2020 (Linkup)

    by Joli June 10, 2020
    by Joli June 10, 2020

    It’s time again for our list of what we’ve been reading recently. Check it out and let us know what you’re into these days! Fellow bloggers: This is a linkup! Link up your June post about what youโ€™re reading or mini …

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    Review: The Bright Side of Going Dark

    by Joli May 14, 2020
    by Joli May 14, 2020

    I don’t know about you, reader, but technology (social media in particular) plays a pretty dang big role in my life…sometimes too big. That’s the main idea in The Bright Side of Going Dark, a new release from Kelly Harms. …

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