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Republic Of Dirt
Republic Of Dirt: A Return to Woefield Farm | Susan Juby
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Prudence Burns is an overly idealistic Brooklyn girl who has inherited a derelict plot of land named Woefield Farm. Her motley crew of farm hands consists of Earl, an elderly, reclusive bluegrass legend; Seth, an agoraphobic heavy-metal blogger in early recovery from alcoholism; and Sara, an 11-year-old girl with a flock of elite show poultry. When Prudence is felled by a thyroid condition, things on the farm begin to fall apart, resulting in valiant and sometimes ill-advised attempts to restore domestic bliss. Efforts are complicated by a renegade mule, attempts to turn a hideously ugly childs playhouse into a high-yield roadside farm stand, and an electrical stations worth of crossed wires. Will Prudence get well? Will Seth finally get rid of his pesky virginity? Will Earl rescue Sara? And will anyone, ever, admit they might be wrong? Told in four highly distinct, unforgettably hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking voices, Republic of Dirt is about what happens when passions collide with pride and what it takes to save each other, our small part of the planet, and ourselves.
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ReadingEnvy
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More shenanigans on Woefield Farm, continuing the stories of Prudence, Seth, Earl, and Sara (and her chickens) with a few more characters. Set in the farmland of Vancouver Island, BC. #readingenvyroadtrip #canadaalaska2018

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quietjenn
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Looks like I might manage to finish this one tonight. I ❤️ these characters.

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deneb
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Saint Patrick's Day joy! Charm and good voices. A shout out to Vancouver Island, one of the loveliest and most adventurous places, full of characters.

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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What a delightful, charming, funny book about an odd bunch of characters (an utterly optimistic back to the lander woman, a grumpy but heart of gold senior man, a 21 year old sober metal lover, and a nerdy 11-year-old kid who wants to be a farmer)--a found family--living together on a farm on Vancouver Island. At once wholesome and tackling some serious issues, like parental neglect. Juby did an amazing job with the unique character voices.

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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Tea and a book in front of the fire this morning. So far it is wholesome and charming and funny (the book, that is).

silentrequiem I love your mug. 7y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @silentrequiem thanks! It's actually my dad's I got it for him for Christmas last year. 7y
Kelly Susan Juby is a gem! (edited) 7y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @Kelly Yes her Alice books are great! I want to reread them 7y
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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Bookish Christmas presents! A graphic non-fiction about queer theory and a funny small town farming story set on Vancouver Island. #QueerBooks #CanLit

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SHUPERBookLover
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Ever since I read Susan Juby's The Woefield Poultry Collection I have wanted to return to Woefield Farm. Well, I just did! Laugh out loud. Slap stick comedy sketches. A cast of characters you really want to meet. Juby is well deserved of her Leacock Medal for this book. A fun summer read.

StaceyKondla Great picture! 8y
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