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    Review: Aftershock by Zhang Ling

    by Joli January 13, 2024
    by Joli January 13, 2024

    Aftershock is my second read by Zhang Ling and I was totally captivated by it. Read on for my review on how it compared to her other novel! The Summary In the summer of 1976, an earthquake swallows up the …

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    Our Favorite Reads of 2023

    by Joli January 8, 2024
    by Joli January 8, 2024

    Hello, 2024! I wonder what great books we’ll read this year? The possibilities are endless 📚❤️. Before we dive into 2024, let’s take a look back at our favorite reads of 2023. Just a few of us had a chance …

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    Review: The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni

    by Joli December 11, 2023
    by Joli December 11, 2023

    Looking for something twisty and puzzling? The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni took some turns I definitely wasn’t expecting. Read on to hear more about them and find out if I liked it! Synopsis All the world is a puzzle, …

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    Review: The House on Sun Street by Mojgan Ghazirad

    by Joli November 14, 2023
    by Joli November 14, 2023

    What an incredible story I get to share with you today! I almost let The House on Sun Street slip through the cracks in my inbox, but grabbed it when a reminder came through and I’m SO glad! I hope …

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    Our Favorite Reads for Spooky Season

    by Joli October 31, 2023
    by Joli October 31, 2023

    Happy Halloween from all of us at Literary Quicksand! We’ve made a list of some of our favorite reads to enjoy during spooky season. Check out our list and let us know if you have any in common! Becky As …

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    Review: One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley

    by Joli October 16, 2023
    by Joli October 16, 2023

    I’ll admit, any book with “puzzle” in the title, I’ve got to check out. When One Puzzling Afternoon rolled into my inbox, I thought it sounded really good and agreed to read and review it. Did it live up to …

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    What We Read in September 2023

    by Joli October 8, 2023
    by Joli October 8, 2023

    September was a busy month for many of us! We have just a few reporting in for this month’s list of what we read, but there are definitely some good things here. Take a look! Cathy The 13th Witch by …

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    Review: Bitter Thaw by Jessica McCann

    by Joli September 27, 2023
    by Joli September 27, 2023

    When I received a review request for a book that was set in my home state of Minnesota with elements of historical mystery, I had to give it a try. Wow, I’m so glad I did! The Summary Minnesota, 1956 …

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    What We Read in August 2023

    by Joli September 4, 2023
    by Joli September 4, 2023

    A lot of fun was packed into this summer. But you know what? I’m ready for fall. I’m ready to break out my sweatshirts for cozy season. Hopefully, along with cozy season will come more time to read some great …

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    Review: All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle

    by Joli August 20, 2023
    by Joli August 20, 2023

    I read All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle for book club. I had heard great things about it, so I really was looking forward to diving in! Read on to see what I thought. The Summary In weekly phone …

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