Sink into a good book.
Keep a Reading Journal You’ll Want to Open...
What We Read in October 2026
Review: Have Yourself a Merry Little Meltdown by...
Book Review: The Memory of Borrowed Books by...
What We Read in September 2026
Reading While Neurodivergent: The Sensory Magic of Books
What We Read in August 2026
Book Review: This Movie Doesn’t End the Way...
What an 85-Second Ramen Timer Taught Me About...
Review: The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo
Literary Quicksand
  • Book Reviews
  • Book Lists
  • Browse by Genre
    • Chick Lit
    • Children’s
    • Cooking/Food
    • Crime/Mystery
    • Fiction
    • General Non-Fiction
    • Historical Fiction
    • Humor
    • Literary Fiction
    • Memoir/Biography
    • Romance
    • Sci-Fi/Fantasy
    • Self-Help
    • Suspense/Thriller
    • Young Adult
  • Contributors
    • Becky
    • Cathy
    • Heather
    • Joli
    • Megan
    • Molly
    • Renee
    • Sara
  • About
    • Write for Us
    • Contact Us
    • Book Review Submissions
Tag:

family

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Book Review: Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

    by Joli February 20, 2021
    by Joli February 20, 2021

    This is the second big read by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. You’ve probably heard of her first book, The Nest! Although so many LOVE that book, I didn’t really 🤷. So, I was definitely intrigued to read Good Company to find …

  • Book Lists

    Five Family Stories for Emma Straub Fans

    by Katie July 18, 2020
    by Katie July 18, 2020

    Family stories are one of my favorite sub-genres in literature, from the classic family conversations in Pride and Prejudice to the contemporary trials of the families in Other People’s Houses. Whether it’s a family you’re born into or one you …

  • Book ReviewsChick LitRomance

    Review: The Lost and Found Bookshop

    by Joli July 8, 2020
    by Joli July 8, 2020

    Susan Wiggs is one of the only romance/chick-lit writers I regularly enjoy. It’s a hard genre for me! So I was definitely excited when I snagged The Lost and Found Bookshop via NetGalley, which was JUST published on July 7th! …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: If Only I Could Tell You

    by Megan October 31, 2019
    by Megan October 31, 2019

    Hannah Beckerman’s latest novel is about a family forever transformed by deep secrets. For decades, Audrey has hoped for her two daughters, Lily and Jess, to make amends. She desperately wants her two granddaughters to meet each other. Though Audrey …

  • Book ReviewsFictionLiterary Fiction

    Review: America for Beginners

    by Megan August 15, 2019
    by Megan August 15, 2019

    Ever since Joli reviewed Leah Franqui’s novel America for Beginners last summer, I knew I wanted to read it. I was so excited to get the opportunity to participate in the current TLC Book Tour for the paperback release.  Pival …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: Castle on the Rise

    by Becky April 25, 2019
    by Becky April 25, 2019

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: On the Same Page

    by Becky January 16, 2019
    by Becky January 16, 2019

    Story: Joanna Howes is called to return home to Martha’s Vineyard to play nurse for her injured uncle. A set back during recovery has Joanna facing months of care taking instead of weeks, and turns her entire world upside down. …

  • Book ReviewsFictionHumor

    Review: Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners

    by Becky October 17, 2018
    by Becky October 17, 2018

    Story: Violet Baumgartner has worked her entire life to keep her family’s reputation spotless and shares each year with friends and family via the annual holiday letter. When one fateful evening brings her world crashing down around her, she finds …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: The Secret of the Irish Castle

    by Becky September 12, 2018
    by Becky September 12, 2018

    SPOILER ALERT: The Secret of the Irish Castle is part of a series. Details from prior books may be revealed in the review below. Story: The Secret of the Irish Castle – the third book in the Deverill Chronicle trilogy features the …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: Designer You

    by Becky August 24, 2018
    by Becky August 24, 2018

    Story: An all-too-realistic tale, Designer You by Sarahlyn Bruck is a story about Pam and Grace Wheeler – a mother-daughter duo whose world is turned upside down when their husband/father dies tragically. Nate was the most important person in both of …

Load More Posts

Follow Us

Pinterest Reddit Threads

Affiliate Disclosure
We earn a small commission for any items purchased through the Amazon, Bookshop.org, or PangoBooks links on our site at no extra cost to you. These earnings are put toward our website hosting costs. Thank you for supporting Literary Quicksand!

Add Literary Quicksand as a preferred source in Google search

LQ Newsletter

Sign up to get new reviews and book lists delivered once weekly 📖 🐛

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Top Book Lists

  • 1

    What We Read in September 2026

  • 2

    Best Books Set in the 1920s (The Ultimate List)

  • 3

    Reading While Neurodivergent: The Sensory Magic of Books

  • 4

    What We Read in October 2026

  • 5

    What We Read in July 2026

  • 6

    Best Historical Fiction 2023: Epic List of New Releases

  • 7

    30+ Best Fiction Books About Greek Mythology (2026)

Top Book Reviews

  • 1

    Review: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

  • 2

    Review: The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo

  • 3

    Book Review: The Memory of Borrowed Books by Meg Anderson

  • 4

    Book Review: The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin

  • 5

    Review: The Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi

  • 6

    Review: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

  • 7

    Review: How We Disappeared

About Literary Quicksand

We’re a book blog based out of Minneapolis, MN. We feature a group of women writers from multiple countries who all come together over one thing: our love of books!
Learn more about us
hello@literaryquicksand.com

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Sign up to get new reviews and book lists delivered once weekly 📖 🐛

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

  • Pinterest
  • Reddit
  • Threads
  • Home
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Book Review Submissions
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

@2021 - Literary Quicksand


Back To Top
Literary Quicksand
  • Book Reviews
  • Book Lists
  • Browse by Genre
    • Chick Lit
    • Children’s
    • Cooking/Food
    • Crime/Mystery
    • Fiction
    • General Non-Fiction
    • Historical Fiction
    • Humor
    • Literary Fiction
    • Memoir/Biography
    • Romance
    • Sci-Fi/Fantasy
    • Self-Help
    • Suspense/Thriller
    • Young Adult
  • Contributors
    • Becky
    • Cathy
    • Heather
    • Joli
    • Megan
    • Molly
    • Renee
    • Sara
  • About
    • Write for Us
    • Contact Us
    • Book Review Submissions
Loading Comments...