It’s hard to believe that we’re more than halfway through spring and summer will soon be descending upon us. For me, summer means longer days, weekend trips, a beach vacation, and lots and lots of reading. Hopefully, you’ll find yourself …
Book Lists
Though the practice of banning books is becoming less prominent, there are still a number of books from all different genres that continue to get censored. There are various reasons as to why each book is banned, but regardless, it …
About 10 years ago, YA began to dominate the dystopian genre. Teens began saving post-apocalyptic societies controlled by oppressive, deranged governments, all while finding themselves and a cute, hunky boyfriend to boot. Titles such as The Hunger Games and Divergent …
As a reader, I feel a mixture of excitement and horror when I hear a beloved book will be adapted for the big screen. Itโs a rare occurrence when the book to movie conversion lives up to expectations, but there’s …
We can’t believe it’s already the end of April! Time flies when there are so many good books to read ๐ Allison I’m about 50 pages away from finishing The Child by Fiona Barton. I don’t read crime novels very …
From one book lover to another, thereโs nothing better than curling up with a new release or an old friend from your shelf. Escaping to a different time, a different land and a different culture through the pages of a …
Each of us in this bookish community develops a love of reading at different times in our lives. Luckily, my parents encouraged reading from a very young age. I remember greeting my dad when he came home from work with …
Here’s what we’re into this second week of April. What are you reading this week? Allison (New LQer!) I’m super excited to be joining the team at Literary Quicksand! Right now, I’m reading The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. I …
After I finish a book, deciding what to read next is often a complicated and belabored decision. I either donโt know what Iโm in the mood to read or am afraid of starting a book Iโll end up abandoning. Sometimes, …
Here’s my list of the Top 10 historical fiction books that are not related to World War II. Dare to be different and give one of these best historical fiction books a try!