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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: Surprise Yourself

    by Joli September 27, 2017
    by Joli September 27, 2017

    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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    September Mini-Reviews: Three Nonfiction Greats

    by Joli September 6, 2017
    by Joli September 6, 2017

    I’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 …

  • Living Life BookishlyBook Lists

    It’s Monday, here’s what we’re reading!

    by Joli September 4, 2017
    by Joli September 4, 2017

    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             …

  • Bookish Stuff & ThingsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: Start Where You Are Notecards

    by Joli September 1, 2017
    by Joli September 1, 2017

    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 …

  • Living Life BookishlyBook Lists

    It’s Monday, here’s what we’re reading!

    by Joli August 28, 2017
    by Joli August 28, 2017

    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 …

  • Book ListsLiving Life Bookishly

    Lazy Sunday TBR Roundup

    by Joli August 27, 2017
    by Joli August 27, 2017

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionSelf-Help

    Prompted Journal Review: You’re Weird

    by Joli August 12, 2017
    by Joli August 12, 2017

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: On Edge

    by Joli August 9, 2017
    by Joli August 9, 2017

    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: …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: The Almost Sisters

    by Joli July 30, 2017
    by Joli July 30, 2017

    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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    Book of the Month Club: Loving the book mail!

    by Joli July 16, 2017
    by Joli July 16, 2017

    Hello, 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 …

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