The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher The good news and the bad news about this book is that it’s very much like The Twisted Ones. A freelancer moves to live in a cluttered relative’s house, and, with the help of a friendly neighbor, explores a supernatural world that can be accessed through seemingly normal terrain. …
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Feb 20
Book Review: The Midnight Library
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Like many books described as “uplifting,” this book started out like a gut-punch to my mental health, with a despairing woman attempting suicide after losing her job and her cat. After her suicide attempt, Nora Seed finds herself in the midnight library with her old librarian from school, Mrs. …
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 …
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 …