Why do we read stories of unimaginable suffering? Why do we revisit the pain, heartache, and shame others experience in their darkest times? I found myself asking these questions as I read debut author Jing-Jing Lee’s novel How We Disappeared. The …
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Story: As the second title in author Kristy Cambron‘s Lost Castle Novel series, Castle on the Rise follows a similar construction to its predecessor, The Lost Castle. Three strong women are connected over generations by the ruins of a castle on the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Book Review: American Duchess by Karen Harper The Vanderbilt name is well-known as a part of US history, but I didnโt know much about the individual members of the family. American Duchess focuses on the life of Consuelo Vanderbilt, the …