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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

  • Living Life Bookishly

    A Brand New Way to Find Your Next Read + Kindle Unlimited GIVEAWAY

    by Joli November 11, 2020
    by Joli November 11, 2020

    Stuck at home during the pandemic? Find a great indie book with LitNuts! Today I’m participating in a blog tour hosted by WOW! Women on Writing, Instead of our typical book tours, this tour is all about a new way …

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

    by Joli October 16, 2020
    by Joli October 16, 2020

    Hey spookies! Are you reading all things that go bump in the night this month? Or are you like me (Joli) and totally not into bump in the night books? Whatever you’re reading, check out our list then let us …

  • Book ReviewsMemoir/Biography

    Review: Single, Again, and Again, and Again

    by Joli October 12, 2020
    by Joli October 12, 2020

    I’m super excited to say that I’m working with BookTrib to review some books! When the first one, Single, Again, and Again, and Again…: What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan? by Louisa Pateman arrived in my …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: Not That Girl

    by Joli September 27, 2020
    by Joli September 27, 2020

    There’s a new publishing house here in the Minneapolis area! Hadleigh House is “a new, creative publishing house with a unique author partnership model.” When they reached out to LQ about reviewing co-founder Alisha Perkins’s new book, Not That Girl, …

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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 …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysteryHistorical Fiction

    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 (Updated 2026)

    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! …

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