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Reading Room:  A farmgirl's bookshelf  |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 8:24:39 PM
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Hello fellow farmgirls!
I have read some farmgirly* books lately but am looking for more titles! I prefer non-fiction memoir types but am open to good fiction if it is very farmgirly!
Here are the books I've enjoyed recently (In case you all are looking for some good reads):
Sylvia's Farm
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
The Dirty Life
Made From Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life
Please feel free to post here with suggestions and I will check back.
~Rachell
* farmgirly = anything to do with someone trying their hand at gardening, animal raising, traditional skills, living closer to the land, etc.
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2012 : 5:22:37 PM
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Two of my favorites are already on your list!!
Another one I enjoyed is "Hit by a Farm" by Catherine Friend.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
643 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2012 : 5:51:51 PM
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Rachell, I think your choice of books is intriguing. I am going to check out a few of those too, and check back to see what others are reading. Thanks so much
Jenne
"Follow your bliss"
Farmgirl sister #4616 |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2012 : 4:44:09 PM
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I agree that 2 of my favorites are on your list:
Made from Scratch and A Dirty Life.
I also recommend:
Barnheart which is by Jenna Woginrich-
(same author as Made from Scratch)
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"The Gift of an Ordinary Day" by Katrina Kenison
Two excellent books!
Cant wait to see what the other farmgirls recommend- I too enjoy "farmgirl" type books!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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mglory82
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
Jessica
pa
USA
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Posted - Oct 13 2012 : 3:04:55 PM
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| The book called Little Heathens by Mildred Armstrong Kalish is a very good book. It's a memoir of a woman's childhood growing up in Iowa during the Great Depression. I highly recommend the book. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2012 : 07:08:38 AM
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Great post! I've read and loved two of the books you mention, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle", and also "The Dirty Life". Since summer, I read "Why I Left the Amish" by Saloma Furlong Miller. I met the author at our library when she spoke on the book. I found it to be a quick read, kind of sad. On my Nook, I like "Homesteading" by Abigail R. Gehring. I saw it on the Barnes and Noble clearance rack in hardcover for $10, but got it on the Nook for $1.00. Just bought "A Small Furry Prayer" by Steven Kotler about dog rescue, although I haven't opened it yet. And on my nightstand: "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens".
Can't wait to see other farmgirls' reads.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2012 : 07:09:38 AM
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Oh, and my daughter and I read "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder this summer. Pure farmgirl reading at its best!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2012 : 3:57:33 PM
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Thanks for the great recommendations! I'm about half way through Barnheart - and I'm LOVING it!
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
-Charles Dickens |
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.Linz.
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
Lindsey
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 09:30:19 AM
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So many good ones on the list already!
The Feast Nearby
Growing A Farmer
Goat Song
The Road To My Farm
My Berlin Kitchen (not really farmgirly but still good)
Dinner: A Love Story (same as above)
"Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds." - Prov. 27:23 |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2012 : 7:46:00 PM
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Just started the book "The Dogs of Bedlam Farm" by John Katz. Its about a man who decides to live the "farm" life with sheep, his 3 border collies and a donkey. If you are a dog lover, you will definately like this book.
So far I am enjoying it- takes place in upstate New York, and is definately "farmgirly" reading.
Has anyone else read this?
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
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Flowerfairy136
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Mary
Vicksburg
Mississippi
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2012 : 10:18:49 PM
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I recently read "The Feast Nearby" by Robin Mathers. I actually think I heard about it in a MJF issue. Anyway I really liked it, it's about a woman who moves to the country after a divorce and tries to live on $40 a week. It's also got a whole lot of recipes in it.
Farmgirl Sister #4195
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Edited by - Flowerfairy136 on Oct 24 2012 10:21:07 PM |
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
643 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 06:01:49 AM
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I started reading "Made From Scratch" last night.
I am enjoying it so much! I am looking forward to
reading her other book and other books recommended
by the Farmgirls. Thank you for this thread.
Jenne
"Follow your bliss"
Farmgirl sister #4616 |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 09:44:37 AM
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I need to look into these books! Sound like some great reads!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Country at Heart |
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MamaBetz
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Philena
Liberty Twp
OH - Ohio
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 7:50:15 PM
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I love all of the books by Jenna Woginrich! Here's her blog if anyone is interested: http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com/ . I'm also reading the Little House on the Prairie books now.
Philena
Farmgirl #4514 |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2012 : 05:40:48 AM
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Went to the library for DD and came home with these for me:
The Prairie Girl's Guide to Life, by Jennifer Worick
Simply Green Giving by Danny Seo
Organic Housekeeping by Ellen Sandbeck
More good farmgirl readin'!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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Bella
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Karen
USA
274 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2012 : 11:07:59 AM
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Favorites on my farmgirl bookshelf are:
All the Foxfire books (loads of sage advice in these)
Simple Living by Wanda Urbanski
The Growing Edge - Books 1 and 2
The Year At Maple Hill Farm by Alice and Martin Provensen (This is an old children's picture book, first published in 1978. It's a delightful book with beautiful illustrations and it is very educational.)
I try to always have the latest Almanac, whether it be Blum's or The Old Farmer's.
http://www.karencecilsmith.com/
"Just living is not enough, said the butterfly. One must have freedom, sunshine and a little flower." -Hans Christian Anderson |
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weaverchic
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
gerri
Largo
Florida
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2012 : 4:09:06 PM
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I've read both of Jenna Woginrich books, very inspiring stories of her journey to become a farmer. Her passion for her animals and her love for music wanted you be there with her. I couldn't put them down and wanted more. Visiting her blog at Cold Antler Farm just contines the journey for me and I always look forward to her posts!
What amazes me the most is she is a young women with such determination!
gerri
Farmgirl #1197
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
-Pam Brown |
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Roe
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Rosemarie
Tavares
Florida
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2012 : 8:59:48 PM
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Sounds like some great things to read! Will look for them in the
library!
Hugs,
Roe |
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neeter302
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Anita
Hanover
Indiana
USA
257 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2012 : 06:21:34 AM
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Currently reading a couple books about Tasha Tudor, most fascinating lady homesteader and artist.
Farmgirl #522
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2013 : 9:44:29 PM
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Great suggestions, farm sisters! My list sure is growing! Thank you!
Here is the one I am just finishing up: Homestead Adventures: A Guide for Doers and Dreamers http://www.amazon.com/Homesteading-Adventures-Guide-Doers-Dreamers/dp/0965203611
It's got some good information in it and I enjoy all of that but the sometimes argumentative conversational style gets a bit annoying from time to time. You have to read it to see what I mean.
My youngest boy, age 10 and I are also reading The Little House series. We are currently in Farmer Boy. I HIGHLY recommend this series for farmgirls with kids (girls OR boys)!
Rachell in WNC
Life's short. Make today count. |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2013 : 5:25:17 PM
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I recently finished two really good books - "Sheepish" and "Hit by a Farm", both by Catherine Friend. I LOVED them! I had read another one of her books, "The Compassionate Carnivore" a few years back - I really liked it, but I like these two even better.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
-Charles Dickens |
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Ladybek9756
True Blue Farmgirl
882 Posts
Rebecca
Linneus
Maine
USA
882 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2013 : 12:41:06 PM
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The book I started about three days ago is called "Five Acres and Independence" by M.G. Kains. It is a informative read on owning a small farm and such.
Becky |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2013 : 4:18:57 PM
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Three authors from my part of the country - North Central Ohio - anything by Gene Logdson (Upper Sandusky), the farming books by Louis Bromfield (Southern Richland county), and specifically for farmgirls - three books by Patricia Leimbach (near Cleveland, you will have to buy them used as they are out of print)
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blogs at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com (farming) http://brightmeadowknits.blogspot.com (knitting) or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2013 : 5:52:09 PM
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I am wondering if anyone would be up for a FarmGirly book swap. You all have such good suggestions I am wondering if you keep your books when you are done reading them or just get them from the library like I do. I have not started any new books yet, but now I have a whole list to work from! Thanks you guys!
http://progressivehomemaker.wordpress.com/ Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
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violamesmer
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Brittany
Rochester
NY
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2013 : 2:19:39 PM
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The Elm Creek Quilts series by Jennifer Chiaverini is wonderful! There are several of them, and they're warm and comforting. If you don't currently quilt, you'll want to after reading the books! They are great to read when you find yourself needing some extra arms to hold you.
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen is my all time favorite! IDK if it counts as Farmgirly per se, but it is about a woman who gardens and cooks with flowers. There's a little bit of magic in perfectly every day things and I love that about it. The School of Essential Ingredients was like that too!
The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews was lovely, not farmy I suppose but it was about a woman fixing up an old house on her own.
I'm so glad to have found a few new titles in this thread! I'll be sure to check some out. Home to Woefield by Susan Juby is on my list of to read books. |
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violamesmer
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Brittany
Rochester
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2013 : 11:03:32 AM
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| Oh! And has anyone read 50 Acres and Poodle? That was a quick and very amusing read! |
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