Catherine "Kater" Cheek is a writer and artist.
Catherine Cheek
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Dec 06
Book Review: This is your Mind on Plants
This Is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan This is the Tori Amos album of Michael Pollan books. It’s okay material, but 2/3rds of it I’d already heard or read elsewhere, so I was disappointed to have so little fresh content. It’s divided into three sections, which I’ll discuss. The section on poppies was …
Dec 06
Book Review: The Last Anniversary
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty I always turn to Liane Moriarty when I want to read something I know I’ll like. As usual, this novel had great characters, a fast-moving plot, and some mysteries to keep me engaged. It’s romantic without being overly romantic, and it’s mostly lighthearted, without violence. The setting is a …
Nov 27
Book Review: The Myth of Perpetual Summer
The Myth of Perpetual Summer by Susan Crandall I think I got this book free from Audible, and I haven’t had stellar success with their free gifts, but this wasn’t too bad. It’s one of those “woman returns to small town of her youth so we have twin stories of the modern day and the …
Sep 06
Book Review: Dirt to Soil
Dirt to Soil: One Family’s Journey Into Regenerative Agriculture by Gabe Brown I bought this book because it was recommended as a good foray into the world of restorative agriculture. So much of what most people believe about growing plants, including what many farmers are taught, isn’t actually accurate. I was taught that plants need …
Aug 28
Book Review: The Alloy of Law
The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson I liked the Mistborn series quite a bit, so this novel, set in the far future with new characters but the same magic system, seemed a sure fit. The main character, Wax, is a coinshot (can push metals) who also has the ability to make himself heavier or …