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I'm a freelance writer/content strategist with an English degree living in Minneapolis, MN with my husband, young daughter, and two dogs. I created Literary Quicksand to feed my love of books, writing, and community. More About Me

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    6 Cozy Fantasy Books About Bakers

    by Joli November 16, 2025
    by Joli November 16, 2025

    The following is a guest post from author J’aime Wells. Make sure to meet her at the bottom! Now that cozy fantasy is so popular, a lot of bakers are showing up in fantasy books. What could be cozier than combining …

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    Review: Making Friends Can Be Murder by Kathleen West

    by Joli November 13, 2025
    by Joli November 13, 2025

    Need a fun, cozy mystery with characters you’ll fall in love with? I think you’ll love Making Friends Can Be Murder. The Summary Thirty-year-old Sarah Jones gets caught up solving a murder in her new neighborhood after unknowingly befriending a …

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    What We Read in October 2025

    by Joli November 8, 2025
    by Joli November 8, 2025

    Are you a fan of reading spooky books during spooky season? I’m not much of a spooky books fan, myself, but I know there are many who love a good thriller, mystery, or witchy book in the lead-up to Halloween. …

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    What We Read in August 2025

    by Joli September 11, 2025
    by Joli September 11, 2025

    WHEW, what an end to the summer. All in one week, I had a 3,000+ word article due, we went to the MN State Fair (whole day affair), we drove up to the cabin, had an electrical issue at our …

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    What We Read in July 2025

    by Joli August 8, 2025
    by Joli August 8, 2025

    Do you read more in the summer, less, or the same? In general, I think these past few years I’ve read a bit less in the summer. Before having a kid? Maybe it was more. But now, summer is all …

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    What We Read in May 2025

    by Joli June 10, 2025
    by Joli June 10, 2025

    I feel like every time I write one of these, I’m somehow stunned that another month has gone by. I’ve been busy filling up my freelance client roster. Somehow I’ve made it happen, but man, getting used to this whole …

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    What We Read in April 2025

    by Joli May 12, 2025
    by Joli May 12, 2025

    Oh heeeyyy *waves sheepishly* it’s been a while! What happened and why did I ghost this lovely book blog for a while? Well, you see, I got laid off from my job about a month ago. It was 4 days …

  • Book ReviewsRomanceYoung Adult

    Review: The Stars and Smoke Duology by Marie Lu [Guest Review]

    by Joli March 25, 2025
    by Joli March 25, 2025

    Thanks to author Kristen Illarmo for this fun guest review! Meet her at the bottom of the post. Spies, pop stars, James Bond type gadgets, explosions, a few kisses, and unforgettable quiet moments that leave you wanting more. If this …

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    What We Read in February 2025

    by Joli March 8, 2025
    by Joli March 8, 2025

    Buh bye February! I’m feeling pretty happy that March is here. I’m so ready for spring! We’re supposed to be getting into the 60s here this coming week. They’re saying we could still get snow, too, but I’ll take it! …

  • Book ReviewsRomanceSci-Fi/Fantasy

    Review: The Alchemist of Aleppo by Marie K. Savage [Guest Review]

    by Joli February 23, 2025
    by Joli February 23, 2025

    Thanks again to Abhilasha for this excellent guest review! You can also check out her other guest review of As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust. I enjoy reading romantic thrillers every once in a while, specifically those with equal parts …

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