Welcome to the book tour for A Dress of Violet Taffeta by Tessa Arlen! This was a very interesting 2022 historical fiction read that I think you’ll enjoy reading about. The Summary Lucy Duff Gordon knows she is talented. She …
Joli
Joli
I'm currently a full-time writer/content strategist with an English degree living in Minneapolis, MN with my husband, young daughter, and black lab mix. I created Literary Quicksand to feed my love of books, writing, and community. More About Me
- Book ReviewsFictionLiterary Fiction
Review: Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson
by Joliby JoliI felt so lucky to have been approved on NetGalley for Now is Not the Time to Panic after having read and loved Nothing to See Here. I actually saved this one for a time when I felt like I …
Whew! Summer is in full swing, and I don’t know about you, but I’m finding less time to read! Summer fun is like a full-time job sometimes 😅. At any rate, here’s what a few of us read in June. …
- Book ListsSci-Fi/Fantasy
5 Funny Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novels: Humorous Reads You’ll Love
by Joliby JoliThere’s just something special about a sci-fi or fantasy novel that delivers all the action you’d expect from the genre… mixed with a hefty pinch of humor. If you also appreciate some laugh-out-loud moments in your sci-fi or fantasy reads, …
The Candid Life of Meena Dave was a cuter book than I typically like, but this one was a pretty good pick for me. Read on for more of my review! The Summary Meena Dave is a photojournalist and a …
- Book ReviewsFictionLiterary Fiction
Review: The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
by Joliby JoliThis is different for me, but I actually listened to The Last Story of Mina Lee on audiobook! I’d love to try out more audiobooks. It’s nice to be able to get something else done while reading at the same …
- Book ReviewsHumorSci-Fi/FantasySuspense/Thriller
Review: If This Book Exists, You’re in the Wrong Universe by Jason Pargin
by Joliby JoliToday we’re welcoming a new guest contributor to LQ: Joli’s husband, Colin! He has read every book in the John Dies at the End series and was very excited to read the forthcoming 4th book in the series, If This …
Wondering what the best books set in Ireland are? Whether you’re looking for historical fiction or something current, you’ll find some great options on our list. We’ve broken down the list by primary genre. You can use the links below …
It’s time for our May book recap! There were some great reads to be had last month. How about you? Cathy I’ve been getting a lot of great recs via Bookstagram so this month’s reads both came from there. The …
I first read Blake Crouch for book club when we picked up Dark Matter, then again when we read Recursion. Although I don’t ever pick up this genre (sci fi) on my own, I ended up really falling hard into …