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    Review: The Trick + Giveaway!

    by Joli December 11, 2017
    by Joli December 11, 2017

    If you’re looking for something lovely and heartwarming to read over the holiday, this one might just been a good bet. Plus, we’re giving away a copy! Read through to learn how to win! Synopsis In 1934, a rabbiโ€™s son …

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    Review: Hiddensee

    by Joli November 11, 2017
    by Joli November 11, 2017

    Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcrackerย is by Gregory Maguire, the author of Wicked. I’ve not read Wicked (although I’ve wanted to), so I was definitely looking forward to this one! About Hiddensee โ€ข Hardcover: 304 pagesโ€ข Publisher: …

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    What We’re Reading: Halloween Edition

    by Janna October 31, 2017
    by Janna October 31, 2017

    Here’s what the Literary Quicksand ladies have been reading/recommend to get into that Halloween spirit. Annie                     The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is my favorite classic spooky book. …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: Start Without Me

    by Joli October 27, 2017
    by Joli October 27, 2017

    Imagine a couple dysfunctional families, Thanksgiving Day, and a concealed pregnancy resulting from infidelity, and you’ve got Start Without Me by Joshua Max Feldman. The story happens over the course of one day, which happens to be Thanksgiving. Two strangers …

  • Book ReviewsYoung Adult

    Review: Paper Butterflies

    by Janna October 26, 2017
    by Janna October 26, 2017

    Annie, another LQ contributor, works for a publishing company in Minneapolis and asked if one of us would be interested in reviewing the YA novel Paper Butterflies by Lisa Heathfield. Everyone else wrote back and said they’re not fans of …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: The Lauras

    by Joli October 22, 2017
    by Joli October 22, 2017

    This novel is about identity, growing up, complicated relationships, and wandering the country to discover and rectify old secrets, among other things. I thought it was really well done! In The Lauras, Alex’s mom pulls Alex out of bed in …

  • Book ReviewsRomance

    Review: The Crows of Beara

    by Aubrey October 20, 2017
    by Aubrey October 20, 2017

    The Crows of Beara, by Julie Christine Johnson, takes place in rural, windswept Ireland. As someone interested in all things Irish — especially the landscape — this book appealed to me immediately. The main character, Annie, is an American public …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: A Column of Fire

    by Aubrey October 9, 2017
    by Aubrey October 9, 2017

    A Column of Fire is Ken Follett’s third book in the Kingsbridge series, which began with the much-loved Pillars of the Earth. If you’re a Follett fan and have been wondering if this new, super long book — measuring in …

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    Review Roundup

    by Janna October 3, 2017
    by Janna October 3, 2017

    It can be difficult to write a full fledged book review for every book you read. For me, writing a short Goodreadsโ€™ review can be just enough. Less pressure for me, more book recommendations for you! So without further ado, …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: Swing Time

    by Janna September 15, 2017
    by Janna September 15, 2017

    Iโ€™ve been meaning to read Swing Time by Zadie Smith since it was released late last year to rave critic reviews. I really wanted to love this, especially since I gave it as a Christmas present last year without having …

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