I’ve been reading but haven’t had time to write “real” reviews lately, so here are a few mini ones! Have you read any of these? Please let me know what you thought in the comments! American War This book was …
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Book burnout. I honestly thought it was made up. A friend of mine mentioned it a long time ago, and at first I thought it was ludicrous. How could I possibly become sick of reading?! But today, friends, I want …
In Beyond the Point, Claire Gibson gives us a glimpse into West Point and the lives of three women in the military. Dani is strong, athletic and confident. Her basketball talent and intelligence promise to take her far. She makes …
Welcome back to another edition ofย TBR Mix n’ Mingleย where you can get excited about your next read or add another book to your ever growing TBR! Join us the first Wednesday of each month as we share our most anticipated …
Finally. Some time away. A relaxing trip to the Scottish Highlands, just you and your friends. Itโs supposed to be fun. But thereโs tension in the air, and soon you realize youโre stuck in a remote wilderness with people you …
Story: The Huntress follows three converging story lines featuring a Russian female bomber pilot, a relentless former journalist turned Nazi hunter, and a 17-year-old aspiring photographer. Buried secrets, painful loss and an interesting look at family ties bind these characters …
I almost always enjoy my TLC picks. Mostly that’s because TLC has great books, but also within Literary Quicksand, we each choose books we think will be a good fit for us to review. But this one – holy, I …
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Review: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
by Joliby JoliI’ve been told multiple times by a couple different friends that I’d like A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, so I finally decided to pick it up. Those friends must know my reading preferences really well, because I loved it! A …
Historical fiction has never been my first choice. If Iโm reading about something even loosely based on actual historical events, I donโt want to confuse myself by muddling truth with fiction. That being said, I did make a New Yearโs …