I’ve been meaning to read Swing Time by Zadie Smith since it was released late last year to rave critic reviews. I really wanted to love this, especially since I gave it as a Christmas present last year without having …

I’ve read these three great nonfiction books lately, and I thought I’d review them together! Option B by Sheryl Sandberg For anyone who has ever grieved the loss of another human or has/is supporting someone going through grief, this book …

Happy Labor Day! On this day that many of you probably have off from work, perhaps you’re doing some reading. The question is, what are you reading? Here’s what we’re into this week! Amber             …

Shrill is a hilarious and poignant memoir about Lindy West’s experiences with sexism, work, dating, the internet, and being overweight. She has an incredibly strong authorial voice that makes the book so enjoyable to read. She is confident and strong, …

I have a special, non-book review for you this time. Today, I’m reviewing some super cute cards! If you’re at all a fan of prompted journals, it’s probable that you’ve seen Start Where You Are, one of the most popular …

Welcome to our first “It’s Monday” post! We’d love to hear about what you’re reading. Here’s what we’re up to this week! Aubrey    I’m currently reading Matriarch: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor, as well as Fish Have …

Happy Sunday! Sit back with a coffee and check out what we’ve added to our to-be-read lists this week. What have you added to yours? Amber I just finished The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury, The Vegetarian by Han Kang …

As a new contributor to Literary Quicksand, you may not know how much I enjoy reading historical fiction (and non-fiction, in this case) yet. So, when I heard about the opportunity to join a book tour for Forty Autumns, I …