Literary Fiction

I was pretty dang excited when this book came in for me at the library. I wasn’t expecting it yet at all, considering the long list I had to get in to wait for it! I was intimidated by the …

As the sole Canadian reviewer of LQ, I believe it is my privilege, nay, my DUTY, to talk about my homegirl Margaret Atwood. Maggie*, as you may know her, is responsible for bringing us the chilling but fabulous The Handmaid’s …

The Immortalists has been one of 2018’s most widely anticipated and recommended novels. For those of you who aren’t familiar with breakout novelist Chloe Benjamin, the story revolves around the lives of 4 siblings, who find out as young children the …

A few of us Literary Quicksand writers are members of the Girly Book Club, an international book club that brings together ladies all over the world. If you’re interested in joining a chapter, or starting your own, click here. April’s …

All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood is the story of a young girl named Wavy, and her life in the very broken part of the Midwest. Born to criminal drug-dealer parents, Wavy is used to fending for …

Review Roundup: My mini book reviews of January & February We girls at LQ read a LOT of books. Sometimes we write full reviews, but sometimes, especially for older novels that were published not very recently, it makes more sense …

I bought this book at Barnes & Noble because I had a coupon. I was a kid in a candy store, walking around, picking out a book to buy. I don’t just go out and buy a lot of new …

Story: Beartown is a hockey town. The village depends on the sport. The very survival of its citizens hinges on the quality of the Beartown hockey club. When the junior team’s championship run is interrupted by a scandal, everyone in …

Before I begin with this review, please note that there is a trigger warning: child abuse. My library always has a display of books that are new to the rotation. I love heading over there every time I pick up …

Story: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky is a story about Clare and Edith. Connected through a single conversation, Edith gives Clare the confidence to leave her stifling fiancé on their wedding day. Shortly after, Clare learns of Edith’s death when …