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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: It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)

    by Joli July 2, 2017
    by Joli July 2, 2017

    Nora McInerny is my grief hero and, whether you’re grieving someone (or something) or not, this is an amazing, funny, insightful read that you should most definitely pick up! A couple years ago, Nora miscarried her second child, lost her …

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    Review: My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward

    by Joli June 9, 2017
    by Joli June 9, 2017

    I’ve been devouring memoirs lately, and I’m really glad that My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward was one of them. It’s pretty easy to figure out what this one’s about from the title, but on the inside, this is …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: Castle of Water

    by Joli May 20, 2017
    by Joli May 20, 2017

    Oh my goodness, how I loved this book! I hopeย Dane Huckelbridge writes more fiction, because I will definitely read it. Castle of Water is the story of castaways on a desert island. Sound cliche? In this novel, it’s not at …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review – Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology

    by Joli May 18, 2017
    by Joli May 18, 2017

    Listen up, science lovers. This one’s for you! This book is pretty dang awesome. It talks about REALLY complicated scientific ideas, but makes them understandable. Yes, sometimes I still felt in above my head, but the things I learned from …

  • Book ReviewsSci-Fi/Fantasy

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsChick LitLiterary FictionRomance

    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 ๐Ÿ™‚ I loved two of these,ย 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 …

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    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 …

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