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Little Women (Little Women, #1)
Little Women (Little Women, #1) | Louisa May Alcott
177 posts | 98 read | 6 reading | 23 to read
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Zoe-h
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Pickpick

This was the first (of three-ish) classics I‘ve read that I‘ve actually enjoyed. Despite how long ago it was written, the writing flowed smoothly and didn‘t feel crammed with unnecessary descriptions (cough-Dickens-cough). 4.5⭐️

oddandbookish Little Women is one of my all time favorites! 3w
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bree.v08
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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JenD1
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Visited Louisa May Alcott at the National Portrait Gallery.

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coffees
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Mehso-so

Been wanting to read some #classics but they're not easy to #read (or interesting 😂). I initially felt the same about #LittleWomen, esp since all the characters kind of had similar personalities/they didn't stand out. But Jo. Jo really carried the story!

That said, I think the story didn't age entirely well. Not good, not bad

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Monica5
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Pickpick

I was young when I first read 'Little Women'. I think I enjoyed it more this time. Of course, now I am in my fifties and it read differently than when I was younger. We follow the 4 March girls to womanhood, Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth. It is a great journey with sadness and happiness mixed in, just as life often is. If it has been awhile since you have read it, I think you ought to reread it and witness how you have changed.

#classics #BookSpinBingo

TheBookHippie I read it every December . 5mo
kbibliophilific I need to read this again too! 5mo
Monica5 @TheBookHippie really. That's great. I think I am going to read it once a year, too. That's a great idea 5mo
Monica5 @kbibliophilific you should. I enjoyed it so much more this time. 5mo
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thebacklistbook
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View this post on my blog for the winners list.

https://thebacklistbook.blogspot.com/2023/05/winners-circle-backlist-book-awards...

Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted. #backlistbookawards @LitsyEvents

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CSeydel
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Amy in the second half is 🔥🔥

“Amy's lecture did Laurie good, though, of course, he did not own it till long afterward. Men seldom do, for when women are the advisers, the lords of creation don't take the advice till they have persuaded themselves that it is just what they intended to do. Then they act upon it, and, if it succeeds, they give the weaker vessel half the credit of it. If it fails, they generously give her the whole.”

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kspenmoll
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Eggs Nice double play✅ 5mo
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Pigpen_Reads
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#MarchMagic
Here is my #SpecialEditon of Little Women. It's a pretty pale blue cover. I won this on Instagram a few years ago 🩵
@eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Lovely 😊 7mo
dabbe Beautiful! 7mo
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PageShifter
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Pickpick

This book had comforting atmosphere: while they had struggles there was always some sugar-coating.

Every chapter is like it's own story and this didn't have the best imaginable flow that books can have. Time has also done some things and when nowadays readers can make their own conclusions here everything is told to you and there is no room for own thoughts.

#SeriesLove23 #loveathon2023 #Pantone2023 #naturalitsybingo2023 (children's book)

TheSpineView Fantastic! 7mo
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Karons1
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A cuddle 🤗 a cosy blanket a hot cup of chocolate 🍫 I think this book 📖 should be prescribed for anyone convalescing, forgotten how lovely 🥰 it is ! #littlewomen #acuddleinabook #winterreads #winterreadathon

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Karons1
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One of my birthday gifts was this Uber cute reading challenge .1St challenge was to read a novella which I did with Assembly.My 2023 reading challenges
-Read what I own and start to clear those shelves 😆starting with any hardbacks from this year or last which Iv not read yet!
-sit and read for 4/5hours once a week without moving or feeling guilty
-Aim to finish 100 books in 23
#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge
@Andrew65
@DieAReader
@GHABI4ROSES

Andrew65 These are great reading goals, hope you have a great reading year. 📚📚📚 9mo
DieAReader 💜💜💜 9mo
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Karons1
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Bath 🛀 time reading 📖 that cosy relaxing time between Christmas and new year ☺️

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persephone1408
Pickpick

Just finished my #doublespin for December. I really enjoyed this book and see that the newest movie adaptation is the most like the book. @TheAromaofBooks Hey Sarah. I need a link to sign up for #bookspinbingo for 2023 please.

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! This is one of my all-time favorite books, so I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!! No link for 2023, I'm just compiling a tag list, so I'll add you to it!! However, there will eventually be a link for the 2023 giveaway, and there is currently a link for 2022 giveaway if that's what you need? 9mo
persephone1408 If its the email I got when I signed up...no I have it. @TheAromaofBooks thank you! 9mo
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IndoorDame
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#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge #ChristmasDecorations as they‘re described in Little Women always reminded me of holidays growing up Jewish. There are a few minor holidays that included physical decorations (sometimes including Hanukkah) but religious holidays (like Christmas was for far more people in the time of this book) were mostly marked by big feasts and fancy tables. @Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

Andrew65 Love this quote ❤️❤️❤️ 9mo
MoonWitch94 It‘s a great quote! 9mo
IndoorDame @MoonWitch94 @Andrew65 this book is so filled with great quotes!!❤️ 9mo
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MoonWitch94 @IndoorDame it really is filled with so many. 🤩 9mo
MoonWitch94 @IndoorDame I grew up Catholic (no longer practicing that‘s for sure) and I always thought that my Jewish friends were celebrating their holidays in a much better fashion: less pomp & circumstance, but actually focusing on the traditions & meanings of the holidays with family & friends. I always admired & was drawn to it. 💙 Happy Hanukkah, btw! (If you‘re celebrating) 9mo
IndoorDame @MoonWitch94 Thank you 🙏! I dip in and out of the traditions these days, but I‘m planning to do something to mark the holiday this week. I think Judaism is pretty varied, like any religion, but there is definitely a lot of focus on tradition and family running through all the denominations. 9mo
TheBookHippie The foodie in me❤️ it‘s interesting my kids always say holidays by the food we eat. My friends as well about me, there is a warmth to it. Simplicity of looking forward to latkes and cinnamon bread pudding, homemade applesauce made with redhots. I think simple is so much better, must be the hippie in me. The thing most looked forward to here are the poems I write for each person for Christmas Eve. ❤️✍🏼📝 9mo
TheBookHippie @IndoorDame the book is filled with quotes that make you all warm & fuzzy inside. 9mo
IndoorDame @TheBookHippie I so love the idea of your poem tradition! Of course that also resonates with the image of a Little Women Christmas ✍🏼🎁❤️ 9mo
IndoorDame @TheBookHippie warm and fuzzy is the perfect descriptor! I don‘t read this every year, but every couple. I‘m thinking this winter I‘m due for a reread 9mo
TheBookHippie @IndoorDame I find it very grounding this time of year. 9mo
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Vansa
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#Sundayfunday @ozma.of.oz
What a beautiful prompt. Very cliched, but I would love to be a part of the end of Little Women, when it ends with Christmas!

BookmarkTavern That‘s a lovely choice! Thank you for sharing! 9mo
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Vansa
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#Two4Tuesday
1. Nothing in particular! There isn't really a holiday beverage as such in India
2.I love the Carol of the bells, Jingle Bell Rock, Fairytale of New York,Slade's It's Christmas!!
@TheSpineView

TheSpineView Thanks for playing ❤️🎄 10mo
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TEArificbooks
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Got this gorgeous copy to read along with my son for American Lit class.

Liatrek 😍😍 10mo
IndoorDame 🤩 10mo
Gissy Beautiful edition!😍 10mo
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Q84
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❄️Hot Chocolate
❄️cosy socks
❄️ Both
❄️ Snow
❄️Sweater
❄️Ski
❄️Stay In
❄️Little Women
❄️Both

#thisorthat

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AmyG
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Little Women
Harper LEE
Lost In Translation
Lord Huron
Loser-Grateful Dead

#ManicMonday#LetterL@CBee

CBee Lord Huron 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 11mo
AmyG @CBee 🙌🏻 11mo
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Loganfairbanks
Pickpick

This book was published in 1868, and is considered one of the first books for children. This book follows four sisters; Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy in their journey of growing up. This is a great book, and I would definitely recommend it, however I am not sure if I would use it in my classroom, because it is very long and a bit difficult to understand in today's world.

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Andrea313
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The memes of Florence Pugh in Venice are all top-tier, but this one takes the cake, no doubt. 😭 #JusticeForAmyMarch

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Blackink_WhitePaper
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I hope it is fav book of many of you🥰💐

My next choice is Little fires everywhere. #alphabetgame #LetterL

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🙌🏻📚👌🏻 14mo
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lolagh035
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A personal takeaway from this book was how interesting it was how the author was able to take all of the different girls and make them all very different from each other but also show how important they were for each other and how all of the different characters types complemented each other. I think that the way that this author wrote the book in a way that is very similar to how it would happen in real life is interesting.

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LapReader
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Free courtesy of #sustainableStockton on the weekend. Go me!

EvieBee The Darling Buds of May! 💜 1y
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lauraisntwilder
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I just discovered this adorable Little Women fabric last night and I think I have to make a quilt now.

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Sharv_Sona
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Pickpick

This book has been on my TBR for ages, and I‘m glad that I had the chance to read this book! This was an outstanding book about the story of some sisters which has amazed me! I have to say, it took me longer than expected to finish this book, but I thank you @Reyzl for inviting me on this journey!

charl08 Ooh, beautiful cover. 😍 1y
Reyzl I‘m so happy that you enjoyed it🥰 I love Beth and Laurie❤️ Do you have a favourite sister or character? I recommend the old movie too, @Sharv_Sona (edited) 1y
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Sharv_Sona

I never wanted to go away, and the hard part is leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.

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Sharv_Sona

Be worthy love, and love will come.

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Sharv_Sona

I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.

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Sharv_Sona

Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.

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Sharv_Sona
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My next read is an amazing book, gifted from my wonderful and extremely kindhearted teacher, @Reyzl . All I have to say is, you are an amazing person, and I thank you immensely for inviting us to this journey! 😊

Reyzl Aww, I‘m so happy you liked it☺️ I hope that you all enjoy it❤️ Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation! They mean the world to me💕 1y
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TieDyeDude
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Hazel2019 Lol too funny. But sad at the same time 1y
StaceGhost I just sold a magazine article for $30 & felt this in my soul. 1y
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roronoazoro
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Pickpick

Really lovely book, the March sister's bond was so great to see, it was so heartwarming that it felt like you belonged to that family too.
They were so nice to everyone around them and it was so cute to see them treat Laurie like family after finding out he felt lonely because his only company was his “uptight” grandpa.
The sister's character development was great but I‘m very biased towards Amy because she had the best one and she is a cutie.

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roronoazoro

"She feels it in the air - love, I mean - and she's going
very fast. She's got most of the symptoms - is twittery
and cross, doesn't eat, lies awake, and mopes in corners.
I caught her singing that song he gave her.”

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Astroneman
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Pickpick
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💙💙💙 2y
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Nebklvr
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Mehso-so

A sometimes touching, sometimes infuriating book. I should have read it when i was younger. The moralizing was pretty blatant.

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paperwitchs
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Pickpick

The first #chunksterchallenge of the year, thanks to everyone who showed me these challenges!
I‘m excited and nostalgic to read this, as the last time I cracked it open was elementary school. It‘s not the biggest book I own, but it‘s step one of the year as I get back into disciplined reading

tokorowilliamwallace Can't wait to see what other challenges you get involved in! Did you make your #roll100 and #bookspin #doublespin lists yet? 2y
paperwitchs @tokorowilliamwallace not yet but once I learn what to do I will! 2y
tokorowilliamwallace @paperwitchs For now just write out two lists: one of 100 books you'd like to read this year, and one (which can change every month if you'd like) of 20 you just have been putting off and really need motivation to finish. @TheAromaofBooks post on #bookspin numbers drawn and bingo board are up today. 2y
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TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Welcome to Litsy!! @tokorowilliamwallace tagged you in the February posts for BookSpin & BookSpin Bingo. I have a masterpost about the challenge on my blog (off Litsy) here - https://thearomaofbooks.wordpress.com/bookspin-bookspinbingo-litsy-challenge - feel free to let me know if you have any questions and let me know if you would like to be added to the tag list!! 2y
paperwitchs Thank you guys so much, sorry I‘m late. I‘ll check it out and probably start in a day or two, it looks like real fun! @TheAromaofBooks @tokorowilliamwallace 2y
TheAromaofBooks No worries!! I draw new numbers every month (always on the 2nd) so the #BookSpin challenge is very easy to jump in and out of, depending on what is going on with your life. 😁 I added you to the tag list so you'll get tagged in a reminder post a week(ish) before I draw March's numbers, and then you can decide if you want to play along for March!! 2y
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kspenmoll
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The Orchard House in Concord, MA where Louisa grew up. Because her mug started all this, my first stop in my #selftour #womeninarts #womeninhistory will be here. 💕📚🏚

https://louisamayalcott.org/

paperwitchs 😍 2y
paperwitchs 😍 2y
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kspenmoll
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#littlewomen #louisamayalcott
This LMA mug was a gift from a litsy swap.Woe is me, I do not remember who sent it!Since then I have learned to record swaps. 🥴🤯
I have never visited The Orchard,her home.I decided to create a literary self tour of famous women in New England.
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford, Ct
Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Ct
Bellemy-Ferriday House, Bethlehem, Ct
The first two I have visited but would love to return.

BookBabe I visited her home a few years ago, it was so neat to see in person! 2y
BookBabe Also, what a pretty edition of Little Women! 😍 2y
sarahbellum This was the edition I had of Little Women growing up! 2y
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Andrea313 I have this edition, too! A much-cherished gift from my grandmother. ❤️ 2y
LeahBergen I‘ve been to Orchard House. It‘s wonderful! 2y
Suet624 I love these self tours you‘re doing. 2y
kspenmoll @LeahBergen @BookBabe I hope I can go this spring! 2y
kspenmoll @BookBabe @sarahbellum @Andrea313 This was the edition I too had growing up. The illustrations are lovely! It is a pretty edition. (edited) 2y
kspenmoll @Suet624 I hope to go in person if open this spring! 2y
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Tripex

Watched the movie recently and kind of can't get Beth out of my mind. She'll probably be the reason I'll read the book soon.

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TrishB
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#motherdaughterread
Mine is a very large chunkster.

tpixie Love the bees 🐝 on the edges of the pages! 2y
TrishB @tpixie they‘re really pretty aren‘t they 🐝 2y
tpixie Yes!!! 🐝 2y
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tpixie There‘s a quirky book with a fish falling as you fan through the pages 2y
squirrelbrain I love the bees 🐝 too! 2y
LeahBergen Whoa. That IS huge. 😆 2y
Cathythoughts So lovely! You two reading together. Happy days , Trish ❤️ 2y
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Emily2002

“I want my daughters to be beautiful, accomplished, and good to be admired, loved, and respected, to have a happy youth to be well and wisely married, and to lead useful pleasant lives with as little care and sorrow to try them as God sees fit to send. To be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman and I sincerely hope my girls may know this beautiful experience..” My favorite quote!

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Emily2002
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Y‘all I‘m really loving Little Women! It‘s so amazing so far! My favorite character at the moment is John Brooke he‘s just so amazing and I love his connection with Meg!! Also Mrs.March is such a phenomenal mother character in all of literature!

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guidosophia
Pickpick

well it certainly is a product of its time which can make it hard to read at times, but overall a charming book