For an author obsessed with all things Alcott, does it get any better than this? Launching a book about the most famous Alcott, Louisa, in The Barrow, a bookstore housed in a building owned by descendants of Anna Alcott Pratt in the heart of Concord, Massachusetts ... it's a dream come true. A book store …
Hospitality still reigns at Orchard House (plus a big surprise announcement!)
The Christmas season has officially begun at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House! "A Country Christmas" begins this weekend, December 5th/6th and continues the following two weekends. Phone 978.369.4118 x106 for reservations. Last night the staff held an open house for members of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. This meant we could walk in the front …
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A rare look at Louisa May Alcott’s life as an invalid and a patient What would you like to know about the woman behind Beth March? “Poppy’s Pranks” reveals the childhood of Louisa May Alcott Comparing the March sisters with their real life counterparts Major acquisition by the Concord Library of Louisa May Alcott working …
Don’t miss the special exhibit of rare artifacts at Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House
On Thursday I toured Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. I was anxious to see the artifacts pictured in The Annotated Little Women, edited by John Matteson and took a vacation day to see them as November can get swallowed up in holiday preparations. If you live anywhere near Concord and can get to this exhibit, …
Fun, surprises and inspiration at John Matteson’s book signing of The Annotated Little Women
This past Sunday, November 8, a group of Alcott enthusiasts had the distinct pleasure of attending a book signing and reading with John Matteson, the editor of The Annotated Little Women at The Concord Bookstore. Surprise! As he was about to speak, we were greeted with a surprise guest, "Louisa" (aka Jan Turnquist) herself! She …
Unearthing some golden nuggets from the Annotated Little Women edited by John Matteson
I could not leave this book without revealing a few of John Matteson’s wonderful insights into Little Women and Louisa May Alcott. I will begin with the introduction, “Little Pilgrims.” Reflecting real life “Little Women retains its importance in part because it recognizes that many of our most potent enemies lie within us and that life is far …
The Annotated Little Women edited by John Matteson is a treasure
Just when you think there can't be anything more revealed about the Alcotts, something new and wonderful comes our way. A treasure chest This rich and gorgeous volume of Little Women is filled with treasures that delight any fan of the March family from the casual reader to the Alcott wonk (like me). John Matteson …
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Louisa May Alcott, the Pope and me
I write articles and a monthly column for our local Catholic newspaper. This is my October column. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Autumn in New England turns my heart towards Concord where an antique brown colonial stands. …
Wonderful audio series on YouTube by The Barrow bookstore in Concord
Looking for a first edition volume of Jo's Boys? Perhaps you've been searching for works done by friends of the Concord authors or biographers whose books are hard to find. Maybe you want an older copy of Walden by Thoreau or Nature by Emerson. For antique books by the Concord authors, The Barrow Bookstore in Concord, …
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It’s here! A folk art rendition of The Wayside (aka Hillside), home of the real-life little women
You may recall a series of posts on the progress of a folk art painting by Joyce Pyka of The Wayside. It is now complete and ready for the wall of your living room, writing room or bedroom. The prints for this painting are reasonably priced at $18.40 and measure 24 x 20; department stores …
Louisa May Alcott is My Passion 