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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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    [Book Feature] Playing Under the Piano: From Downton to Darkest Peru by Hugh Bonneville

    by Joli November 6, 2022
    by Joli November 6, 2022

    Are you a Downton Abbey, Paddington, or Notting Hill fan? Whether you’re a super fun or someone just somewhat familiar with Hugh Bonneville, put his book on your radar! Playing Under the Piano: From Downton to Darkest Peru will be …

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    What We Read in October 2022

    by Joli November 4, 2022
    by Joli November 4, 2022

    Welcome to our monthly recap! I hope you had an awesome spooky season 👻, and I hope you’re loving all those Christmas ads up already 😆. I’m only reporting on 3 of us this month, but man, we read quite …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: In the Shadow of a Queen

    by Joli October 8, 2022
    by Joli October 8, 2022

    Have you ever picked up a book and thought ‘Hm, this will probably be okay” and then it ends up surprising the heck out of you and being a really great read? As you may have guessed, that’s exactly what …

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    What We Read in September 2022

    by Joli October 3, 2022
    by Joli October 3, 2022

    Whew. September is such a whirlwind for me and my family. I love it, but also I’m…kind of glad it’s over? 😆 Anyway, here’s what we read in September. Check it out and let us know what you read! Anyway, …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: We Are the Light by Matthew Quick

    by Joli October 2, 2022
    by Joli October 2, 2022

    Looking for something outside of what you normally read? We Are the Light was different, heartfelt, and will make you feel some feelings.

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    What We Read in August 2022

    by Joli September 5, 2022
    by Joli September 5, 2022

    August…the last month of summer. Some of us managed to read quite a bit! And I (Joli) read THREE five-star books in August. Three! August was just an awesome reading month for me. Anyway, here’s what we read in August. …

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    Book Review: Solito by Javier Zamora

    by Joli August 30, 2022
    by Joli August 30, 2022

    What an amazing story of resilience, strength, and love. I couldn’t put this memoir down and, at times, couldn’t believe it wasn’t fictional. Read on for my review of Solito.

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    Review: Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe

    by Joli August 23, 2022
    by Joli August 23, 2022

    What an incredibly captivating story. I highly suggest adding this one to your TBR list! Read on for my full review of Last Summer on State Street.

  • Book ListsGeneral Non-FictionOn Writing & Blogging

    Ten Unusually Wonderful Books About Writing

    by Joli August 20, 2022
    by Joli August 20, 2022

    In this guest post, author and story structure consultant Leon Conrad shares some lesser-known books on writing that he has found particularly inspirational.

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Guncle by Stephen Rowley

    by Joli August 6, 2022
    by Joli August 6, 2022

    Want to read a book that’ll steal your heart? The Guncle is a great choice for that! The Guncle came highly recommended and, therefore, was a highly anticipated read for me. The verdict? It didn’t disappoint.

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