You may have heard from my post about You’re Weird that I’m a prompted journal fan. If you’re also someone who enjoys prompted journals, Surprise Yourself is for you! This is such a unique one – I’ve never seen any …
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Joli
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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September Mini-Reviews: Three Nonfiction Greats
by Joliby JoliI’ve read these three great nonfiction books lately, and I thought I’d review them together! Option B by Sheryl Sandberg For anyone who has ever grieved the loss of another human or has/is supporting someone going through grief, this book …
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Happy Labor Day! On this day that many of you probably have off from work, perhaps you’re doing some reading. The question is, what are you reading? Here’s what we’re into this week! Amber …
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I have a special, non-book review for you this time. Today, I’m reviewing some super cute cards! If you’re at all a fan of prompted journals, it’s probable that you’ve seen Start Where You Are, one of the most popular …
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Welcome to our first “It’s Monday” post! We’d love to hear about what you’re reading. Here’s what we’re up to this week! Aubrey I’m currently reading Matriarch: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor, as well as Fish Have …
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Happy Sunday! Sit back with a coffee and check out what we’ve added to our to-be-read lists this week. What have you added to yours? Amber I just finished The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury, The Vegetarian by Han Kang …
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I admit it, I’m a prompted journal nerd. I love sitting down with a journal and pencil or pen, or a puzzle book, or a planner. There’s something about that quiet reflection time that I just love, even as much as …
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For the past several years, I’ve been battling anxiety. I don’t have a hard time talking about it, because I think it’s really important to openly talk about mental illness. That’s why I picked up this important book! On Edge: …
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When Janna posted her review of Joshilyn Jackson’s The Opposite of Everyone, I knew I wanted to read one of her books. At the beginning of July, I saw that she had a new one coming out – The Almost …
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Living Life BookishlyBookish Stuff & Things
Book of the Month Club: Loving the book mail!
by Joliby JoliHello, bookish friends! I wanted to take a moment to review Book of the Month Club, which I have been a member of now for 14 months (geez, I feel like I just started yesterday!). Choice Every month, I choose …