Bill McKibben's Radio Free Vermont is a comic novel following a group of Vermont separatists who launch a pirate radio station advocating for independence from the United States. Through their escalating pranks and broadcasts, McKibben explores localism, corporate power, and what it means to resist. The novel becomes both satire and love letter to Vermont, proving that McKibben's environmental activism informs his fiction and that some resistance movements start with humor.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because McKibben imagines Vermont secession as both comedy and serious critique of corporate America, showing how small-scale resistance can challenge big systems. This playful novel reminds us that pirate radio is inherently rebellious, that Vermont's independence streak is real, and that McKibben writes about place with deep affection.

DETAILS: • Author: Bill McKibben • Publisher: Blue Rider Press • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: November 6, 2018 • ISBN: 9781524743727 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days