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. …
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 …
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 …