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I am a transplant to the Midwest who loves new books, running, cooking, and hanging out with my dog. During the day I'm a school librarian in Wisconsin and I love new realistic fiction releases and fascinating non-fiction stories as well as chatting about books with fellow readers!

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    Review: One Woman’s War by Christine Wells

    by Katie July 13, 2022
    by Katie July 13, 2022

    As a lover of historical fiction, I was excited to dive into this unique take on the British intelligence services during World War II. Read on to hear why I would recommend One Woman’s War! The Summary World War II …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner

    by Katie May 6, 2022
    by Katie May 6, 2022

    Back in June of 2020, I had the opportunity to review Natalie Jenner’s novel The Jane Austen Society–and I absolutely loved it! It was such a treat to be offered the opportunity to review her follow-up book, Bloomsbury Girls ahead …

  • Book ReviewsChick LitCrime/Mystery

    Review: Jane and the Year Without a Summer by Stephanie Barron

    by Katie February 14, 2022
    by Katie February 14, 2022

    The Synopsis May 1816: Jane Austen is feeling unwell, with an uneasy stomach, constant fatigue, rashes, fevers, and aches. She attributes her poor condition to the stress of family burdens, which even the drafting of her latest manuscriptโ€”about a baronet’s …

  • Book ReviewsRomance

    Review: Love and Lavender by Josi S. Kilpack

    by Katie November 27, 2021
    by Katie November 27, 2021

    The Synopsis Hazel Stillman is a woman of rare independence and limited opportunities. Born with a clubbed foot, Hazel knows marriage is unlikely, so she devotes herself to teaching at a private girls’ school. When her uncle offers Hazel a …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: The London House by Katherine Reay

    by Katie November 3, 2021
    by Katie November 3, 2021

    Thanks to Austenprose PR for an ARC of The London House! Read on for a review of this dual timeline novel that jumps between World War II and the present. Summary Uncovering a dark family secret sends one woman through …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/Mystery

    Review and Giveaway: Deer Season by Erin Flanagan

    by Katie September 17, 2021
    by Katie September 17, 2021

    Thanks to TLC Book Tours for the opportunity to review Deer Season, Erin Flanagan’s newest work in her Flyover Fiction series. Read on to hear about why I loved this literary thriller/mystery and how you can win a copy! Summary …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Hive by Melissa Scholes Young

    by Katie July 1, 2021
    by Katie July 1, 2021

    Thank you so much to Turner Publishing and Melissa Scholes Young for the copy of The Hive for review! Summary: Melissa Scholes Youngโ€™s The Hive is a story about secrets, family, and bugs told through the perspective of five women. …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

    by Katie May 9, 2021
    by Katie May 9, 2021

    Disclosure โ€“ We earn a small commission for any items purchased through the Amazon or Bookshop.org links below at no extra cost to you. These earnings are put toward our website hosting costs. Thank you for supporting Literary Quicksand! The …

  • Book ListsYoung Adult

    10 YA Books About Living With Mental Illness

    by Katie March 22, 2021
    by Katie March 22, 2021

    Mental health is a topic of prime concern these days, especially for kids and teens who may have spent much of the last year in isolation, cut off from peers and in-person school. Reading a book with a protagonist struggling …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Book Reviews: National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States and National Geographic Secrets of the National Parks

    by Katie March 2, 2021
    by Katie March 2, 2021

    I’m a big fan of getting outside, especially when it means exploring the U.S. National Parks system, so I was thrilled when TLC Book Tours sent me these books for review. I have an older copy of Guide to the …

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