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Somerville Reads: Discussion of Novella Carpenter’s Farm City

Join us at Sherman Café for a discussion of Farm City led by Somerville Public Library librarian, Kevin O'Kelly.

An unforgettably charming memoir, Farm City is full of hilarious moments, fascinating farmer's tips, and a great deal of heart. When Novella Carpenter-captivated by the idea of backyard self-sufficiency- moved to inner city Oakland and discovered a weed-choked, garbage-strewn abandoned lot next door to her house, she closed her eyes and pictured heirloom tomatoes and a chicken coop. The story of how her urban farm grew from a few chickens to one populated with turkeys, geese, rabbits, ducks, and two three-hundred-pound pigs will capture the imagination of anyone who has ever considered leaving the city behind for a more natural lifestyle.

Copies of Farm City in a variety of formats, including e-books and audiobooks, are available for check out at all Somerville Library locations. Reserve your copy today!

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