The Louisa May Alcott Reading Challenge hosted by Tarissa at In the Bookcase hosts this month has ended. I read two books for the challenge:
- A biography, Invincible Louisa by Cornelia Meigs
- A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa. This was one of her “sensational novels.”
I watched the recent Masterpiece Theatre remake of Little Women and enjoyed it quite a bit – I think it aired last month. But I enjoyed watching several of the behind-the-scenes videos of the show. I didn’t know the Alcott home, Orchard House, was still preserved today with many of its originals furnishings, Louisa’s desk, and even May’s (Amy’s counterpart) sketchings on the walls. I learned, also, that one of May’s art students sculpted the sitting Lincoln Memorial.
I also listened to several of the podcasts Tarissa linked to for us.
It was fun to spend so much time reading and thinking about Alcott this month. I already have at least one book planned for next year’s challenge.
Thank you for hosting, Tarissa! It was fun!
Catching up on my blogs today, Barbara. 🙂
We got to visit Orchard House in December of 2016. I LOVED it. I even blogged about it: http://hopeisthewordblog.com/2016/12/23/concord-for-christmas/
I’m enjoying catching up!
Thanks for taking part in the Alcott challenge in June, Barbara. (Sorry I’m just now commenting.) It’s always fun to hear your thoughts on literature and historic bits. 🙂
Tarissa
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