Begun in 2010, this blog offers analysis and reflection by Susan Bailey on the life, works and legacy of Louisa May Alcott and her family. Susan is an active member and supporter of the Louisa May Alcott Society, the Fruitlands Museum and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House.
5 Replies to “Time again for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge! What will you be reading?”
Hi Susan! I’m so glad you have a couple of Alcott picks for the month. I hope to learn more about these two as you read them. I haven’t even touched any of Bronson’s writings yet… but one day, ONE DAY, I’ll branch out in that direction.
I started with Eden’s Outcasts–that book did a lot to change my mind about Bronson (not that I don’t believe he had several fatal flaws for he did). I admit I would not have gone further were it not for my research for the Lizzie book. She and Bronson were very much alike and since she doesn’t say how she thinks, I have to find out how he thinks (just wish he hadn’t put EVERYTHING done on paper! :-)) He is by far one of the most fascinating people I’ve ever come across.
Eager to hear your take on An Old-Fashioned Girl (especially the end!) 🙂
Great! Right now I’m enjoying ” May Alcott: A Memoir”, and “Marmee and Louisa”! Wonderful reading (“Little Women”—what REALLY happened! More fun than a tabloid!
On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 7:03 AM, Louisa May Alcott is My Passion wrote:
> susanwbailey posted: “Dust off your books and library cards–it’s time > again for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge sponsored by In the > Bookcase. Already there are some terrific books lined up by readers > including An Old-Fashioned Girl, Proverb Stories, March by Ge” >
Already there are some terrific books lined up by readers including An Old-Fashioned Girl, Proverb Stories, March by Geraldine Brooks and even my own Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message.
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Hi Susan! I’m so glad you have a couple of Alcott picks for the month. I hope to learn more about these two as you read them. I haven’t even touched any of Bronson’s writings yet… but one day, ONE DAY, I’ll branch out in that direction.
I started with Eden’s Outcasts–that book did a lot to change my mind about Bronson (not that I don’t believe he had several fatal flaws for he did). I admit I would not have gone further were it not for my research for the Lizzie book. She and Bronson were very much alike and since she doesn’t say how she thinks, I have to find out how he thinks (just wish he hadn’t put EVERYTHING done on paper! :-)) He is by far one of the most fascinating people I’ve ever come across.
Eager to hear your take on An Old-Fashioned Girl (especially the end!) 🙂
Great! Right now I’m enjoying ” May Alcott: A Memoir”, and “Marmee and Louisa”! Wonderful reading (“Little Women”—what REALLY happened! More fun than a tabloid!
On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 7:03 AM, Louisa May Alcott is My Passion wrote:
> susanwbailey posted: “Dust off your books and library cards–it’s time > again for the Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge sponsored by In the > Bookcase. Already there are some terrific books lined up by readers > including An Old-Fashioned Girl, Proverb Stories, March by Ge” >
Indeed! Good choices.
Ohhh I started Eden’s Outcasts earlier in the year when I reread the 4 Little Women books. I’ve been needing an excuse to finish it – thanks 🙂