From Skyscrapers to Chicken Coops

From Skyscrapers to Chicken Coops by Valentina Kulieva is a witty, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest novel about one family's chaotic, hilarious journey from downtown high-rises to muddy boots and clucking hens.

Claire Willoughby had it all-or so it seemed. A high-rise apartment in Chicago, a career in architecture, a coffee shop that knew her order, and two unpredictable kids she adored. But after one too many plumbing disasters, mold outbreaks, and soul-crushing commutes, Claire blurts out four unexpected words: "I want chickens."

Her husband doesn't laugh. And that's where it begins.

With no experience, no plan, and a chicken coop included in the listing, the Willoughby family packs up their urban chaos and relocates to Hatchville-a sleepy town full of eccentric neighbors, wild goats, suspicious cheese, and a rooster with punctual vengeance. What starts as an escape turns into a full-blown reinvention as Claire wrestles with self-doubt, the stubborn house, and the terrifying possibility that she might just be... happy.

From battling general store etiquette to surviving the town's cheese festival, from arguing over goat names to confronting the uncomfortable silence of the rural night, this is a laugh-out-loud domestic comedy that explores the beautiful mess of family, love, and second chances.

Perfect for fans of heartwarming fish-out-of-water stories, rural escapism, and cozy comedies with genuine emotional depth. From Skyscrapers to Chicken Coops is as much about letting go of who you thought you were, as it is about discovering who you might still become-with a little help from jam-making neighbors and emotionally complex chickens.

Will you root for the Willoughbys? Probably.
Will you laugh out loud? Almost certainly.
Will you Google "how hard is it to raise chickens?" after reading this book? Absolutely.