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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: American Gods by Neil Gaiman (and Coloring Book!)

    by Joli May 17, 2017
    by Joli May 17, 2017

    Wow, what a story! First of all, I’d like to thank TLC Book Tours and HarperCollins for the copy of this book in exchange for a fair review. This was my second experience with Neil Gaiman. However, my first experience …

  • Book ReviewsSelf-Help

    Review: How To Be Everything

    by Joli May 6, 2017
    by Joli May 6, 2017

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re unable to decide on “what you want to be when you grow up”, no matter your age, this book is for you! I don’t read a lot of self-help books, but I enjoyed and …

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    Mini Reviews: Swear on This Life, Tell the Wolves I’m Home, Hag-Seed

    by Joli April 20, 2017
    by Joli April 20, 2017

    LQ contributor Janna just posted a review roundup, and I thought that was a great idea for these three books that I’ve finished but haven’t yet reviewed! So, thanks Janna 🙂 I loved two of these, but really didn’t care for …

  • Book ReviewsSelf-Help

    Review: 1,001 Ways to Slow Down

    by Joli April 15, 2017
    by Joli April 15, 2017

    This is such a lovely book!! If you’re looking for something for your coffee table, or just a nice, calming read for yourself, this one is a great option. The 1,001 ways to slow down are great – I love …

  • Book Lists

    Lazy Sunday #TBR Roundup

    by Joli April 9, 2017
    by Joli April 9, 2017

    It’s a lovely day for a lovely TBR list roundup, don’t you think? Here are the latest additions to some of our lists! Aubrey I’m currently reading The Women in the Castle, by Jessica Shattuck, for an upcoming book tour …

  • Book ReviewsMemoir/Biography

    Book Tour Review: May Cause Love

    by Joli April 6, 2017
    by Joli April 6, 2017

    First of all, I’d like to thank TLC book tours and HarperCollins for sending me this book in exchange for a review. I’m so glad I own this one now, because I really loved it. The full title of this …

  • Living Life Bookishly

    10 Most-Loved Posts from Our First Year of Bookishness

    by Joli March 23, 2017
    by Joli March 23, 2017

    Yep, it’s official, Literary Quicksand has been live for over a year! We launched our site on February 11, 2016. Where has the time gone?? What a year! To everyone who has visited and loved books along with us, thank …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

    Review: A Piece of the World

    by Joli March 9, 2017
    by Joli March 9, 2017

    Thanks to TLC Book Tours and HarperCollins for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review! I was SO excited for this one! I fell in love with Christina Baker Kline when I read Orphan Train last year. …

  • Book ReviewsCooking/Food

    Cookbook Review: One Part Plant

    by Joli February 21, 2017
    by Joli February 21, 2017

    Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Harper Wave (February 21, 2017) “This book is joyful, playful, delicious, and guess what? It will also change your life. I invite you to follow Jessica into the vast green wilderness.” — Lena Dunham Wellness advocate and …

  • Book ReviewsMemoir/Biography

    Review: An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination

    by Joli February 16, 2017
    by Joli February 16, 2017

    Before I get into my review of this lovely memoir, I have to preface this post with with some words about my own life, as my personal life greatly influences how this book made me feel. 3.5 weeks ago, I …

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