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  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: The Lost Daughter

    by Becky August 28, 2019
    by Becky August 28, 2019

    Story: A split narrative, The Lost Daughter by Gill Paul follows Maria Romanov as her family is placed under house arrest and subsequently dismantled. She finds herself forced to place her trust in one of the guards assigned to the family in …

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    Review: America for Beginners

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

    Ever since Joli reviewed Leah Franquiโ€™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.ย  Pival …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysterySuspense/Thriller

    Review: Lady in the Lake

    by Joli August 12, 2019
    by Joli August 12, 2019

    When I was reading about this book and saw that it “combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir,” I knew I wanted to read it. It didn’t disappoint! This book was one that was pretty hard to put …

  • Book ReviewsChick Lit

    Review: The Islanders

    by Megan June 14, 2019
    by Megan June 14, 2019

    I was attracted to Meg Mitchell Mooreโ€™s The Islanders because it seemed like a light, beach-y readโ€”perfect for summer and getting me out of my reading slump. It follows three main characters on Block Island, an island off the East …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: Resistance Women

    by Becky May 31, 2019
    by Becky May 31, 2019

    Story:ย Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini is a story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. More specifically, this is a work of fiction based on the real life of Mildred Fish Harnack, her husband Arvid, and the work that they, and …

  • Book ReviewsChick Lit

    Review: The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

    by Joli May 6, 2019
    by Joli May 6, 2019

    Hold on to your bookish pants, people. This book has books on the cover. Yep, this is a book about a bookish person – a librarian, to be exact. I want to preface this review by admitting that I was …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: Beyond the Point

    by Megan April 15, 2019
    by Megan April 15, 2019

    In Beyond the Point, Claire Gibson gives us a glimpse into West Point and the lives of three women in the military. Dani is strong, athletic and confident. Her basketball talent and intelligence promise to take her far. She makes …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysterySuspense/Thriller

    Review: Before She Knew Him

    by Caleigh March 15, 2019
    by Caleigh March 15, 2019

    I almost always enjoy my TLC picks. Mostly that’s because TLC has great books, but also within Literary Quicksand, we each choose books we think will be a good fit for us to review. But this one – holy, I …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: The Lost Girls of Paris

    by Becky February 4, 2019
    by Becky February 4, 2019

    Story: As World War II is ramping up, the British military is working hard to sabotage German efforts in and around France in advance of the Allied invasion. As a member of the Special Operations Executive, Eleanor Trigg is 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. …

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