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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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    Review: Find Me in Havana by Serena Burdick

    by Joli April 11, 2021
    by Joli April 11, 2021

    What a book! I have some mixed feelings about Find Me in Havana. It gave me Bel Canto vibes at times! Will do my best to keep this review spoiler free. The Summary Cuba, 1936: When Estelita Rodriguez sings in …

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    Review: Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center

    by Joli March 29, 2021
    by Joli March 29, 2021

    Things You Save in a Fire is a book that I have seen allll over bookstagram (Instagram). Katherine Center’s covers are all so pretty, but this one really stands out with its bright, saturated blue background and red/yellow/orange flowers. After …

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    Book Review: A Girl From Nowhere by James Maxwell

    by Joli March 26, 2021
    by Joli March 26, 2021

    The following is a guest post by Heather R. Parker. Meet her down at the end of her review! Disclosure โ€“ We earn a small commission for any items purchased through the Amazon or Bookshop.org links below at no extra …

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    #amreading: LQโ€™s Most Recent Reads โ€“ March 2021

    by Joli March 17, 2021
    by Joli March 17, 2021

    Spring is creeping in, book friends, and I don’t know if I’ve ever been happier to see it. After a pretty solid 3.5 cold winter months of keeping my 2-year-old busy primarily indoors, spring looks like salvation. Here’s to fresh …

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    7 Award-Winning Books by Pakistani Writers

    by Joli February 27, 2021
    by Joli February 27, 2021

    The following is a guest post, written for Literary Quicksand by Sonia Ahmed. Find her bio beneath the article. Pakistan is a land blessed with world-class writers, who, with their cultural diversity and English languageโ€™s vibrancy, portrayed their nationโ€™s mindsets …

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Made Me Laugh Out Loud

    by Joli February 23, 2021
    by Joli February 23, 2021

    This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is, as the title suggests, books that made me laugh out loud. Now, I’m a notoriously hard nut to crack in terms of laughing out loud. My husband actually makes fun of me because I …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Book Review: Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

    by Joli February 20, 2021
    by Joli February 20, 2021

    This is the second big read by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. You’ve probably heard of her first book, The Nest! Although so many LOVE that book, I didn’t really 🤷. So, I was definitely intrigued to read Good Company to find …

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    #amreading: LQโ€™s Most Recent Reads โ€“ February 2021

    by Joli February 15, 2021
    by Joli February 15, 2021

    It has been BITTERLY cold here in Minnesota for a good week. We’re getting close to better weather but man, it’s not fun being both stuck inside and stuck at home every day! Come oonnn warmer weather! At least it’s …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Project by Stacey Potter

    by Joli February 9, 2021
    by Joli February 9, 2021

    When I first laid eyes on this book, I was right away pulled in by the pile of letters on the cover. Snail mail is so…romantic? Anway, the contents of the book lived up to the intriguing cover for me! …

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    Review: Minus Me by Mameve Medwed

    by Joli February 6, 2021
    by Joli February 6, 2021

    Reading Minus Me by Mameve Medwed was a fun way to beat my January pandemic doldrums. I’m recommending it for anyone wanting something a little fluffy, but also substantive with interesting characters and real-feeling relationships. Disclosure โ€“ We earn a …

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