Thank you to author Jay Armstrong for sending this phenomenal reflection on The Alchemist! Meet him and read about his book at the end of this post. If I could have a conversation with my thirty-year-old self, it would go…
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We’re so super excited to be a part of the cover reveal tour of Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner, the author of The Jane Austen Society. Katie read and reviewed The Jane Austen Society back in June 2020, and she…
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May the 4th Be with You: 6 Star Wars Books from a Galaxy Far Far Away
by Jessicaby JessicaHappy May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day! I have been a big Star Wars fan ever since I saw my first Star Wars film sometime in the midst of my middle grade years. To this day I canโt remember…
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Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
by Joliby JoliThe Midnight Library by Matt Haig is such a popular book right now! With over 110,000 ratings on Goodreads, the rating is 4.23. That’s pretty dang good! I had seen so many rave reviews for it on Instagram and beyond,…
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Sometimes, at Literary Quicksand, we are so fortunate to have independent authors who reach out to us to discuss their new release. This year, in a very dark 2020, I saw the email from Anne, offering her new book This…
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A Brand New Way to Find Your Next Read + Kindle Unlimited GIVEAWAY
by Joliby JoliStuck at home during the pandemic? Find a great indie book with LitNuts! Today I’m participating in a blog tour hosted by WOW! Women on Writing, Instead of our typical book tours, this tour is all about a new way…
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Review: Midnight Sun and Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
by Jessicaby JessicaWelcome to my Nostalgic/New Review series! In this series of reviews, I revisit the books and authors that were influential in my teen and young adult years. 2020 has been a big year for publishing โblasts from the past!โย Previously,…
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The leaves are turning and there is a notable chill in the air. The days are rapidly growing shorter. Itโs autumn in the northern hemisphere! There is nothing better after a long day of work then getting the evening started…
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Disclosure โ We earn a small commission for any items purchased through the Amazon links below at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Literary Quicksand! Dr. Aaron Berkowitz has just finished his medical training when he is…
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Who doesnโt love a road trip? Earlier this summer, my family and I took a road trip to visit Glacier National Park in Montana.ย From where we live, that’s about 16-17 hours of drive time. It was a lot of…