Meet the real person behind Laurie Lawrence through letters by the “little women.”

Ever since the publication of Little Women in 1868, readers have been enchanted with Theodore "Laurie" Lawrence and were bitterly disappointed when Jo March rejected his marriage proposal. The dark, handsome, and lively young man loved pulling pranks, often engaged in fiery discussions with Jo, and was there for her in every significant moment of …

Read Anna Alcott Pratt’s diary from 1860-1861 — Meg March from Little Women talks about married life

Check out this find that I stumbled upon today; apparently the Houghton Library is beginning to make certain family papers available for viewing. I have always maintained that Anna Alcott Pratt was the family secretary--she was a good writer and reported clearly, accurately and with great detail all that went on within the family. I …

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, …