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Happy Halloween! My daughter is trick or treating as Amy March. ❤️ She made the basket of pickled limes and spent extra time contouring her “snub nose.” 😄

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Little Women
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Revisiting Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, 6 years after watching Greta Gerwig's phenomenal adaptation. Also a fan of BBC's mini-series and previous film versions, including Wynona Ryder's portrayal and the anime adaptation. This audiobook iteration, narrated by Laura Dern – who played Marmee in the 2019 film – was a delightful surprise. The story's magic never fades!
#littlewomen #louisamayalcott #audiobook

Uh-oh, I‘m going to piss some people off with this one! I HATED this book. It is heavy-handed treacle and I have no idea how it‘s persisted this long. In order to get through it, I switched to audio so I could make my little fox while listening. I only persisted because it‘s for my local bookstore‘s bingo card. 😬

Cutest book cover I‘ve ever seen😊!!
#littlewomen

The story of the highs and lows of the four March daughters: Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy.

I‘m still not sure how I made it out of an English degree without reading this, but I‘m kind of glad I came to it later. I don‘t think I would have appreciated the relationships between the sisters, or what we see of the March parents as much. There‘s a bit too much moralizing & women‘s duty is marriage/babies/emotional labor, but it is of it‘s time.🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

I am loving Mrs March in the tagged book! She‘s so gentle with her daughters, but firm when she needs to be!

#SundayFunday Hope you all have a wonderful day, and don‘t forget to tag me!

I know I've loved many books without seeing the movies for fear of the book being ruined, but there are some movies I've seen without reading the book for fear of the movie being ruined. Little Women and Holes are two books I've read that the movie closely follows. In short, I have no idea.

Is this a hard question for anyone else? 😂😂

@Butterfinger ‘s response to last week‘s question made me realize I had never read any of Louisa May Alcott! So I‘m going to have the tagged book be my next read on Serial Reader! 🩷

#SundayFunday Have a great day, and don‘t forget to tag me!

I took a hiatus on posting due to some travel and am working on getting caught up on all things #PemberLittens! But I had to take a minute to post about the surprise gift waiting for me when I got home - this sweet collection of Louisa May Alcott titles. I've never read Jack and Jill, so I'm really looking forward to that one. I'm fact, I may need to do a full re-read of her works this year! #LouisaMayAlcott #BookishGifts

I read 47. As an elementary teacher who loves books, I am so tickled for Out of My Mind and Brown Girl Dreaming. My childhood was centered on the series - Mary Poppins, Little House, Anne of Green Gables, and Wizard of Oz. These are still my comfort reads. It's my connection to my grandmother. I was disappointed by not seeing The Borrowers (beloved series) or Christopher Paul Walker (one of my current faves) #TLT @dabbe Tagging @Chrissyreadit

Enjoying the last weekday of my winter break listening to this classic while cuddling with my puppy dog 🐶💜

I have no idea why Storygraph thinks Little Women is longer than The Mysteries of Udolpho. 😂 But here‘s my 2024 wrap-up!

#christmascheer
#iceskating
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#wintergames2024 @Liseworks #holidaybookdragons

Amy falling in the ice pond. #littlewomen

#fridaynightshare Hope your December is going well- this weeks share is your favorite child hood book. It is hard for me to choose tbh… #midwintersolace

I hope I packed enough books for my #Christmas break! I‘ve picked a wide variety of genres. I‘ve already reread #FourthWing and started #LittleWomen yesterday.

@Eggs @thespineview #Two4Tuesday sorry about the late post!
1. Neither actually, Christmas at home! Failing which a city with nice Christmas markets!
2. Tagged book has multiple Christmases at home😃
Thank you for tagging me!

Day 13 Prompt - Family

#ChristmasCheer @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @eggs
#WinterGames2024 #XmasChaCha #ChristmasChapterChasers @staycurious

I immediately thought of Little Women. The 1994 film is my favourite screen version & I love the book.

1. I‘ve never had Christmas in the snow, so I‘d like to experience that
2. Little Women. Not a Christmas novels per se but the Christmas scenes are iconic
#two4Tuesday
@TheSpineView

Finally embarking on reading Little Women after visiting the Alcotts‘ Orchard House last weekend. Excited for this special edition!

My introduction to the classics was through the Apple Classics. I was always on the lookout for these yellow volumes from the school library, and even spent all my allowance on getting my own copies. Little Women was my favorite, and I read it over and over again.

#SchoolSpirit #apple

Finally finished, #hashtagbrigade. Having not read this since I was in my 20s, I was surprised to find I did not love it now as much as I did then. I still adored the sisters, Marmee, and Laurie, but I grew weary of the sanctimonious speeches of the narrator on how to be a loving wife and mother in 1800s New England. I guess as a 59-year-motherless-old lady, I didn't want or need to hear them, and there were too many. Still 💜'ed the stories.

#weeklyfavorites
@Read4Life

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Catching up on reviews. Finished this last week with the #pemberlittens #hashtagbrigade @BarkingMadRead
Overall I enjoyed this. I remember trying to read it when I was 10 or so but I couldn't connect with the characters. I felt I could appreciate it more as an adult. I liked the character growth throughout the story, seeing them mature and finding their own paths (even if my inner feminist balked at certain life choices) Now to watch the movie(s)

Unpopular opinion. The moralizing was just too much. While reading classical literature I understand it‘s a reflection of the times, this was different for me. Alcott had an agenda. “Ladies you may have dreams, but be ready to put them away to serve a husband. Or die, that‘s also an option” This was served in nauseating endearments like sugar coated evangelism. Rather like trad-wife content today. I‘m glad I read it. I prefer the adaptations.

I'm always down for a reread of one of my heart-books, so I was happy when this came up as a #HashtagBrigade read. I know its old-fashioned sensibilities aren't for everyone, but I think many of Alcott's lessons on love, patience, kindness, and selflessness are timeless. This one has been hugely influential for me throughout my life, so while I understand some of the criticisms of it... I don't accept them 😂

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I enjoyed the #hashtagbrigade reread of Little Women. Jo is still my favourite but Amy comes a close second - she is pretty fearless in charting her own destiny. We talked a bit about LMA having a bit of an agenda re:gender roles in LW. Old eyes can see the problems easier sometimes

ch 47: #andtheyalllivedHEA#exceptforauntmarch #rip #plumfieldisjos #whichmeansaweddingandaschool #babieseverywhere #hashtagbrigade

I came to this #PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade #buddyread having read Little Women a couple times in the past. With this reading, I picked up on Alcott‘s casual mention of domesticity for women—so 19th century! 😂 I still like the book, but I think my love for it has quieted a bit. My feelings may change again if I reread this 10 years from now—who knows!

#52BookClub24 #IncludesAWedding

@BarkingMadRead thanks for shepherding the #hashtagbrigade through one of my favorites! I‘d been feeling like it was time to pick this up again. I love that with much cherished favorites you notice different things with each subsequent reading. This time I read out of a copy with the original illustrations and it really kept the intended audience in the forefront of my mind. 👇🏼

Tuesday ch 46: Bhaer is getting ready to go west #averywetproposal #happilyeveraftereventually #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

Are you a SUPER FAN of LITTLE WOMEN?
Would you like to own the MARCH SISTER DOLLS from Ashton-Drake?

If you‘re interested, please, email cynthiaannehurt @ gmail . com

It‘s a local Michigan author friend who has these dolls and would like them to go to a loving home!

ch 45: Daisy and Demi get their own chapter? #iprotest #bringonthebhaer #bidinghistime #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

Books 140-146 of the year.

Amy and Laurie want to help Jo and Bhaer #itskindofsweet #ilikethemtogether #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

Saturday ch 43: visitors! #laurieandamyreturn #married 👰 🤵 #joishappybutlonely #until #bhaershowsupforherbirthday #sosweet #ilovethemtogether #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

Ch 42: adjusting to life without Beth #jostartswritingagain #shefoundherniche #amyandlaurieannouncetheirengagement 💍 #joismissingbhaer 🐻 #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

Ch 41: Laurie rushes to console Amy #ivealwaysbeenconflictedaboutthem #doesheloveamy #doeshesettleforamy #weighin #hashtagbrigade

Ch 40: I almost forgot to post! #poorsweetbeth #thatsit #thatsallihave #rip #hashtagbrigade

Ch 39: Amy puts Laurie in his place #shedidntknowaboutjothough #nowshefeelsbad #laurieneededitthough #hopefullythishelped #offhegoes #canhechangejosmind #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

Ch 38: trouble in paradise? #thischaptermademyheadhurt #shecalledthembabies #butdemiiswalkingandtalking #soooooo #didsheignorejohnforywoyears #thesearethethingsthatmakemecrazy 🤣🤣🤣 #hashtagbrigade

Ch 37: Laurie finds Amy in Europe #whatacutecouple #exceptheshookedonjo #amyhasgrownup #ilovehersass #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

Ch 36: Jo takes Beth to the shore #joisdeterminedtocurebeth #bethconfesseswhatweallknew #poorlittlebeth #joisdevastated #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

Ch 35: Laurie proposes #iguessnycdidntchangeanything #poorteddy #thatpianoscene 💔 #offtoeurope #hopefullythishelps #hashtagbrigade

Ch 34: poor professor Bhaer #jowritesrubbishforthepapers #nowshecantakebethtothemountains #bhaerdoesnotapprove #joquitstomakehimhappy #iguessitmakesherhappytoo #butnowitstimeforhertogo #bhaerlovesher #hethinkssheloveslaurie #whatahotmess #hashtagbrigade

Ch 33: Jo thrives in NY #ilovemrbhaer #joislivingherverybestlife #ilovethisforher #epistolary #hashtagbrigade

Ch 32: Jo thinks Beth loves Laurie #laurieobvilovesjo #awkward #soobvijohastoleave #offtonycshewillgo #soonvilauriewillmoveontobeth #whatcouldgowrong #hashtagbrigade

Ch 31: Amy in Europe, via letters to home #fredvaughnishangingaround #amylikeshim #fredlovesamy #whatcouldgowrong #hashtagbrigade