Podcasts about Louisa May Alcott

Tonight, we'll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “All Alone”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 42nd chapter as part of that work as a whole. In our last chapter, Laurie tries to recover from Jo's rejection by turning to music, but soon realizes his love for her has faded into affection. His bond with Amy deepens through letters, and she quietly rejects another suitor. With news of Beth's passing, Laurie rushes to Amy's side in Switzerland, where love quietly blossoms between them. Tonight's chapter returns to Jo, amidst her grief and isolation. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 of our discussion on Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, we welcome editor Sarah Blackwood to discuss the importance of Alcott's family background; her distinct authorial voice in books, journals, and letters; and how her time as a Civil War nurse led to her emergence into the publishing world. Sarah Blackwood is Professor of English at Pace University, where she teaches courses on nineteenth-century US literature, visual culture, and representations of selfhood. She is the author of The Portrait's Subject: Inventing Inner Life in the Nineteenth-Century United States (2019), as well as the introductions to the Penguin Classics editions of Edith Wharton's The Custom of the Country (1913) and The Age of Innocence (1920). Her criticism has appeared in The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, The New Republic, and elsewhere. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.To learn more or purchase a copy of the Norton Library edition of Little Women, go to https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393876734.Learn more about the Norton Library series at https://wwnorton.com/norton-library.Have questions or suggestions for the podcast? Email us at nortonlibrary@wwnorton.com or find us on Twitter at @TNL_WWN and Bluesky at @nortonlibrary.bsky.social. 

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Send us a textDastardly villains are no match for Capitola Black, the audacious heroine at the center of E.D.E.N. Southworth's 1859 bestseller, The Hidden Hand. Readers so admired this literary tomboy's pluck that Capitola became a popular baby name for decades and inspired the name of a California town. Yet few readers today are familiar with Southworth, one of the highest-earning authors of her day (to whom Louisa May Alcott even gave a subtle nod in Little Women). Rose Neal, author of a brand new biography on Southworth, joins us this week to discuss the writer who gave 19th-century young women permission to imagine lives free from convention and restraint.Mentioned in this episode:E.D.E.N. Southworth's Hidden Hand: The Untold Story of America's Forgotten Nineteenth-Century Author by Rose NealThe Hidden Hand by E.D.E.N. SouthworthThe Company of Books bookstore Retribution by E.D.E.N. SouthworthThe Deserted Wife by E.D.E.N. SouthworthHarriet Beecher StoweElizabeth BlackwellWide, Wide World by Susan WarnerTreasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottThe Saturday VisitorThe National EraJohn Greenleaf WhittierJane SwisshelmThe Awakening by Kate ChopinSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

Get ready for an engaging conversation with Jennifer Evlgren, the author of our biography of on Lousia May Alcott from our Voices in History Biography Series.  On today's episode we journey back in time to explore the world of Louisa May Alcott, unraveling the complexities of her life, her literary contributions, and the impact she has had on generations of readers. You can read this biography for free on our From the Bookshelf website. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoreKnowledgeFoundationFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreknowledgefoundation/

Tonight we'll read the next chapter of Good Wives, written by Louisa May Alcott, titled "Learning to Forget". This is also known as the second half of the Little Women novel, and is considered the 41st chapter. As part of that work as a whole. In our last chapter, the March family drew closer together as they cherished their time with Beth and prepared for the inevitable. And now we pick up with Lori as he strives to better himself after Amy's scathing advice. Realize he must move on from Jo's rejection. He attempts to channel his sorrow into music, but finds himself distracted and uninspired. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for April 23rd Publish Date:  April 23rd    Commercial: COBB SPRING ART FEST_FINAL From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, April 23rd and Happy Birthday to Roy Orbinson ***04.023.25 - BIRTHDAY – ROY ORBINSON*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Marietta Theatre Company Presents Little Women Vision To Learn Summer Break 2025 at Cobb Libraries Legislators Talk Healthcare, Housing at Senior Forum All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: TIDWELL TREES_FINAL STORY 1: Marietta Theatre Company Presents Little Women Marietta Theatre Company will present *Little Women* from May 1-10 at Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, the story follows the March sisters as they navigate life during the Civil War era. Tickets range from $27.50 to $51.95 and are available online. For more details, visit mariettatheatre.com. STORY 2: Vision To Learn Summer Break 2025 at Cobb Libraries Nine Cobb County Public Library locations will host Vision To Learn mobile clinics in June and July, offering free eye exams and glasses for children ages 5-18. Registration is required, and space is limited. Clinics run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on scheduled dates at various libraries, including South Cobb, Gritters, Switzer, and more. This initiative, part of a collaboration with Learn4Life, aims to improve children’s outcomes and early literacy. For details and registration, visit https://bit.ly/Cobb_County. STORY 3: Legislators Talk Healthcare, Housing at Senior Forum Dozens of Cobb County seniors gathered Tuesday in Marietta to discuss healthcare, housing, and aging in place with 12 state lawmakers. Officials highlighted efforts like House Bill 399, which targets out-of-state investors inflating housing costs, and proposed legislation to cap rent increases for seniors and veterans. Medicaid access sparked debate, with some criticizing Georgia’s limited expansion and work requirements. Lawmakers also addressed elder abuse prevention and improving senior care facility standards. With Georgia’s senior population expected to exceed 20% by 2030, legislators pledged continued advocacy in the next session starting January 2026. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.   We’ll be right back. 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Public comments on the tentative budget can be made at the 6:30 p.m. meeting at 514 Glover Street, with final approval set for May 15. Board members are eager to review funding for “failing” schools and federal programs. The board will also vote on several expenditures, including $15.9M for a new tech academy, $19M for Tapp Middle renovations, $3.2M for playground upgrades, $1.7M for buses, and $450K for K-9 officers. Additional items include a $439K scoreboard and $50K for band uniforms. Break: COBB SPRING ART FEST_FINAL STORY 6: Marietta Church Serves as Filming Location for Hulu’s ‘Murdaugh Murders’ Show A Hulu limited series, *Murdaugh Murders*, based on the true story of Alex Murdaugh’s crimes, was filmed Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church near Marietta Square. The series stars Patricia Arquette as Maggie Murdaugh and Jason Clarke as Alex Murdaugh, drawing from journalist Mandy Matney’s reporting and podcast. Filming involved lane closures on Church Street, with scenes shot inside the church. Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton hinted at more productions coming to the city soon. STORY 7: Braves Install New Garden Towers at Truist Park To celebrate Earth Day, the Atlanta Braves installed eight garden towers at Truist Park to grow plants for ballpark food items. Two towers, ready for harvest this week, will provide lettuce and herbs, with a plan to yield 56 plants weekly. Excess produce will support the Braves' food donation program in partnership with Second Helpings Atlanta, aiding the community. Located near the Blue Moon Beer Garden, this initiative is a collaboration with Delaware North and Truist Park Executive Chef Jaco Dreyer. For details, visit Braves.com/Sustainability. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: TOP TECH_FINAL Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 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La editorial Pregunta, de Zaragoza ha publicado "Las lechuzas no son lo que parecen", el nuevo libro de la escritora y traductora Noemi Risco Mateo, y su primera novela como autora. Este relato es un fragmento introductorio de esta historia, con la voz invitada de Marta Moreno. Puedes conseguir aquí la novela 👇 https://preguntaediciones.com/libro/las-lechuzas-no-son-lo-que-parecen/ Sigue a Noemí Risco Mateo 👇 https://www.noemirisco.me/ https://bsky.app/profile/noemirisco.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/noemi.risco/ Con esta obra, Risco Mateo se presenta como una voz literaria original y sugerente, ofreciendo una historia cargada de misterio, simbolismo y profundidad emocional. La publicación ya está disponible en librerías y en la página web de la editorial. Las lechuzas no son lo que parecen es una novela que invita a adentrarse en un universo enigmático donde la realidad y lo fantástico se entrelazan. A través de una narrativa envolvente y personajes complejos, la autora explora temas como la identidad, los secretos familiares y la conexión con lo desconocido. Sinopsis Motivada por la serie Doctor en Alaska y la necesidad de cambiar de aires, una traductora treintañera decide trasladarse a la antigua casa familiar del pueblo de sus abuelos. Lo que comienza como un intento de buscar paz y reencontrarse con sus raíces, pronto se convierte en una experiencia transformadora donde el pasado y el presente se entrelazan de formas inesperadas. Sin embargo, la realidad no es una película romántica y los recuerdos estivales de su infancia nada tienen que ver con pasar todo el año en modo rural. La soledad y los numerosos personajes del cine y la literatura que se cuelan en su día a día, junto con los paisajes y los habitantes de la zona, harán que su estancia resulte muy distinta a aquellas vacaciones de los ochenta. Con un estilo evocador, una atmósfera que atrapa desde las primeras páginas y repleta de referencias a la cultura popular en una mezcla de drama, humor y algo de suspense, esta novela habla de temas como la independencia de la mujer, la introspección, las relaciones interpersonales, el amor propio, el paso del tiempo, la traducción literaria y los vínculos familiares. Una invitación a reflexionar sobre nuestras decisiones y las fuerzas invisibles que moldean nuestro destino. La autora Noemi Risco Mateo, nacida en Barcelona en 1978, es licenciada en Traducción e Interpretación y tiene un máster en Escritura Narrativa. Es traductora literaria desde hace casi veinte años, con más de ciento veinte títulos traducidos al español, entre los que destacan autores de renombre como Michael Ende, Louisa May Alcott o Bram Stoker, novelas de ciencia ficción como Materia oscura, de culto como Dentro del laberinto o que hacen sentir bien a la gente como La Sociedad Secreta de Brujas Rebeldes. Las lechuzas no son lo que parecen es su primera novela y, aunque es ficción, está inspirada en la experiencia que vivió durante los primeros años tras su traslado de Barcelona al pueblo de su abuelo en la comarca de Calatayud, donde reside actualmente. Firmas y presentación Fechas confirmadas: 23 de abril, a las 11:00. Firma en Sant Jordi con Gigamesh. Passeig de Sant Joan, 17 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

In tonight's Hypnotic Bedtime Story with Jessica, we're going to be enjoying the nostalgic prose of Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. We'll begin with a hypnotic induction, and then invite you to drift off to the gentle rises and falls of Jessica's voice. As always, tonight's episode will start with a relaxing introduction from Jessica, before we sink into tonight's Sleep Hypnosis.  Want more Sleep Magic? Join Sleep Magic Premium ✨ Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free, access to Jessica's complete back catalog of over 60 episodes, and show your support to Jessica.  To Subscribe 

Actor Honeysuckle Weeks has been onstage and screen for more than 30 years and can currently be found touring as Marmee in a new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott classic, Little Women. Jen chats to Honeysuckle about how relatable the 1868 novel remains to young women, the tragedy of Jo, and loving Leslie Manville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Were a young writer to ask me for advice, and only had one minute to listen, here is what I'd say.  Plus: how Louisa May Alcott worked.  And, avoiding the blahs and self-doubts when writing.Support the show

Tonight, we'll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “The Valley of the Shadow”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 40th chapter as part of that work as a whole. In the last episode, Laurie lingered in Nice for a month, growing closer to Amy but sinking in her esteem due to his laziness and aimlessness. Amy, unwilling to coddle him, gives him a blunt but heartfelt lecture on his wasted potential. Stung but stirred, Laurie finally decides to leave for his grandfather, leaving Amy both satisfied and unexpectedly wistful at his absence. In tonight's chapter, the March family draws closer together, cherishing their time with Beth as they prepare for the inevitable. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration announced plans to roll back multiple environmental regulations, cut EPA spending and push back environmental justice programs. We cover how recent federal actions impact environmental policy as well as the role our guest Christine Todd Whitman played as the former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency during the Bush administration. Also, plastics can contain thousands of chemicals like phthalates and PFAS which are harmful to human and animal health. A new study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, found that higher exposure to disposable takeout containers, was linked to a higher risk of congestive heart failure in both humans and animals. We discuss this study, and others related to plastics and health. And From abolitionist Harriet Tubman to novelist Louisa May Alcott, some of the country's most important women trailblazers shared a connection with the natural world in their girlhood. Tiya Miles shares their stories in her book Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Women Who Challenged a Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Did you ever read Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women and think to yourself, “This Jo/Amy/Laurie love triangle is so played out. Why aren't any of the March sisters horny for Laurie's grandfather?” If so, you might be … Continue reading →

To celebrate International Women's Day, the book club gathered with a handful of podcast listeners for a live event at Kildare Village on Saturday morning. Niamh Towey, Ann Ingle, Bernice Harrison, and Roisin Ingle, explored the books by women that have challenged and changed them and that they think every woman should read.Book Club Choices: Ann Ingle: The Women's Room by Marilyn French & Anne Tyler novelsBernice Harrison: Heartburn By Nora Ephron & Country Girls by Edna O'BrienRóisín Ingle: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott & How To Be A Woman by Caitlin MoranNiamh Towey: Claire Keegan's novels and Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Circular reasoning is normally condemned by philosophers, but in his 1841 essay ‘Circles', Emerson proposes that not getting anywhere is precisely what we need to do to find out where we already are. In this episode, Jonathan and James consider Emerson's use of the circle to demonstrate an idealistic philosophy rooted in the natural world, in which individuals are bounded by self-created horizons, and the extent to which this fits with Transcendentalist notions of progress and independence. They also discuss what his other essays, including ‘Self-Reliance', ‘Art' and ‘Nature', have to say about the importance of thinking one's own thoughts, and why Emerson had such a powerful influence on writers as varied as Nietzsche, Saul Bellow and Louisa May Alcott.Non-subscribers will only hear an extract from this episode. To listen to the full episode, and all our other Close Readings series, subscribe:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applecrcipIn other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/closereadingscipRead 'Circles' here:https://emersoncentral.com/texts/essays-first-series/circles/Read more in the LRB:Tony Tanner on the life of Emerson:https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v17/n10/tony-tanner/arctic-habitsColin Burrow on the American canon:https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v41/n22/colin-burrow/the-magic-bloomschtickNext episode: John Stuart Mill's Autobiography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWelcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. How much Polly has experienced with the Shaw family! From her early visit to the big city where she came to realize that her simple ways could calm and entertain and bring peace to her friends, to the chance she has had to live on her own, teaching music and earning her living, Polly has been an influence of good in people's lives. But will things ever work out for her and bring her the happiness she so desires? Tom has gone way out West where the charms of other young women may be attractive to him. How Polly longs for her own happy ending! Here are the concluding chapters of Polly's story. Now sit back, relax, and listen to this story come to life.Listening to audiobooks really does count as reading, and there's no better way to relax than to hear Stories Come to Life! Let me know what you think! Please send an email to me at kluker@marshallpl.org. I'd love to hear from you!

Tonight, we'll read  the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “Lazy Laurence”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 39th chapter as part of that work as a whole.   In the last episode, we followed Meg's life as a new mom of twins, and her struggles to balance her roles of mother with wife. The motherly side had taken completely over for months and her relationship with John was more distant than either of them liked. Luckily, Meg sought the good advice from her mother, and found creative ways to find time for not just her husband, but her self, along with her babies. Tonight's chapter shifts the focus back to Laurie, who, after his time in Europe, has settled into a state of idleness and self-indulgence. Still nursing the wounds of Jo's rejection, he lounges about, feeling purposeless despite his wealth and charm. He has fallen into the role of a "lazy" young man, avoiding serious work or ambition, much to the disapproval of Amy. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWelcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Poor Fanny feels as if she doesn't have a thing to wear! She can't afford any new ball gowns, and the ones she saved after the family lost their fortune all seem old, outdated, and shabby. But Polly has the knack of making even an old dress look new and fresh, so Fanny feels a bit of hope that she might be able to look all right after all. Fanny isn't the only one who needs Polly's help, and even Tom wants a bit of her grandmotherly advice.Now sit back, relax, and listen to this story come to life.Listening to audiobooks really does count as reading, and there's no better way to relax than to hear Stories Come to Life! Let me know what you think! Please send an email to me at kluker@marshallpl.org. I'd love to hear from you!

“It takes two flints to make a fire”Where did the inspiration for your brewery name come from? For Alex Kerr, founder of Windsor, Berkshire-based Two Flints, he has his own story to tell. And drawing influence from the famous quote from Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age novel Little Women was just the place to start.Opening at the end of 2022, Two Flints recently has marked its second anniversary brewing in Berkshire.  A town that has been the home of Windsor and Eton Brewery for more than 10 years, Alex Kerr and his team have given beer fans another new spot for excellent beer. And soon after in 2023, they would soon be joined in Windsor by neighbours Indie Rabble, the brewery founded by Naomi and Dave Hayward. Since starting out, Two Flints has made its name with a series of excellent hop-forward, hazy pale ales and IPAs such as Santiago, Never End and Big Bash. But they also make superb lagers and other styles, too.In this episode we speak with Alex to learn about his early influences and how he found a passion for brewing while living in Singapore. We discuss his fascination with hops and the qualities they impart on the beers they brew, the importance of Two Flints' taproom and also reflect on his desire for continuous improvement in everything that they do.

Theater Guilde on The Air || (16) Little Women | Broadcast: December 23, 1945Little Women is a coming-of-age novel written by American novelist Louisa May Alcott, originally published in two volumes, in 1868 and 1869. The story follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—and details their passage from childhood to womanhood. Loosely based on the lives of the author and her three sisters.Starring: Katharine Hepburn; Susan Douglas; Oscar Holmoko; John Lodge; Judith Parish; Elliot Reed; Frances Reed: : : : :My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLESSubscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#dramaclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #radiotheater #radioclassics #luxradio #cecilbdemille #gunsmoke #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #crimeclassics #duaneotr:::: :

Send us a textWelcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Polly is a young woman of integrity. As such, she knows she can't follow the modern trend of stringing young men along to flirt and make them fall in love with her, especially when she knows she can't return the sentiment. So she does a very hard thing, and is then more ready to offer comfort and love to the entire Shaw family when they need it the most. Now sit back, relax, and listen to this story come to life.Listening to audiobooks really does count as reading, and there's no better way to relax than to hear Stories Come to Life! Let me know what you think! Please send an email to me at kluker@marshallpl.org. I'd love to hear from you!

Send us a textWelcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Sometimes it's hard to remember that Polly is still just a young woman who wants to have fun and enjoy life. She seems so grown up and responsible! But one night she just wants to enjoy herself. Not surprisingly, she has a wonderful time. But poor Fanny, who has grown up all too quickly, is tired of everything. When Polly takes her to meet some young women who are working hard to achieve something in their lives, it gives Fanny a glimpse of a new and different, and better kind of life!Now sit back, relax, and listen to this story come to life.Listening to audiobooks really does count as reading, and there's no better way to relax than to hear Stories Come to Life! Let me know what you think! Please send an email to me at kluker@marshallpl.org. I'd love to hear from you!

I've had several requests to do another episode on finding happiness. If you want to listen to earlier podcasts I suggest #72 and #206. In this episode we go on a walkabout and read journal entries from guys in response to quotes about happiness such as: "The purpose of life is to be happy" by the Dalai Lama. "The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely" by Louisa May Alcott. "Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul" by Democritus.

Tonight we'll read the next chapter of Good Wives, written by Louisa May Alcott, titled "On the Shelf". This is also known as the second half of the Little Women novel, and is considered the 38th chapter as part of that work as a whole. The concept of being on the shelf, in reference to the chapter title, speaks to the Victorian era's rigid views on marriage and womanhood. Women who remained unmarried beyond a certain age were often seen as having lost their value in society. However, through Jo, Alcott subtly challenges this notion by showing that a woman's worth isn't defined by marriage, but by her passions, relationships, and personal growth. In fact, Alcott once wrote, "I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe." In the last chapter, new impressions, Laurie and Amy spent time together in France, where Laurie, recovering from his rejection by Jo, began to see Amy in a new light. Amy, more mature and poised, challenged Laurie to take life more seriously, and their friendship started to shift toward something deeper.  — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we come a-wassailing and here's a new episode to warm you up! For only the second time in this podcast's history, three guests join Mark for a special discussion, and these guests are practically family! Mark's sisters from other misters - Sarah Menaquale, Kit Sheehan, and Melissa Ward - are here to celebrate the classic Louisa May Alcott story Little Women and its great 1994 film adaption from Gillian Armstrong for its 30th anniversary. They mourn the death of Beth, praise the Thomas Newman score, and will never forgive Amy for burning Jo's manuscript. Plus, they compare the 1994 vs. 2019 Greta Gerwig versions and ask which Laurie do you prefer: Christian Bale or Timothée Chalamet? When you finish this episode, head to the YouTube channel for Part 2 of this discussion: https://www.youtube.com/@releasedaterewind/videos

Send us a textWelcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Will Milton, who is Polly's younger brother, visits his sister every Sunday. They sing, eat, and have serious discussions together. They also include little Maud, who is rather lonely and appreciates the chance to visit with Polly and Will. Then there is little Jane, who just wants a way to make an honest living. Polly helps Maud feel less lonely, and Jane to have a chance at a new life. And of course she does it in her gentle, quiet, and loving way.Now sit back, relax, and listen to this story come to life.Listening to audiobooks really does count as reading, and there's no better way to relax than to hear Stories Come to Life! Let me know what you think! Please send an email to me at kluker@marshallpl.org. I'd love to hear from you!

“ And I felt that it was silly that the birthplace of American Liberty didn't have an inn, because inns and taverns were so fundamental and so important to the beginning of the Revolution. Inns and taverns were crossroads where people would come together. They would exchange ideas. They would share the news.” We're in great company with Trisha Pérez Kennealy, the proud steward of the Inn at Hastings Park, a luxury boutique hotel nestled in the quintessential New England town of Lexington, Massachusetts, located just steps from the Lexington Battle Green where the “shot heard round the world” took place and the American Revolutionary War began.  Today, the Inn at Hastings Park stands proud as a Relais & Châteaux property celebrating Lexington's reverence for its rich history, its eclectic mixture of cultures, and the bounty of New England cuisine.  In this episode, Trisha welcomes us to take a step back in time while encouraging us to think about the future, sharing her recipe for good food and gracious hospitality that she has passionately crafted to pave the way.  Top Takeaways [1:40] Trisha tells her tale of a colorful childhood moving from an island in the Caribbean to a quintessential New England town and the cultural heritage of both communities she learned to appreciate along the way.  [15:20] How does it feel to call the “Birthplace of American Liberty” home you ask? It comes with an incredible responsibility and honor to steward its sense of history and purpose into the future.  [19:45] It takes a delicate balance of historic heritage and contemporary American aesthetic to restore 22 uniquely appointed rooms and suites into award-winning luxury accommodations.  [29:30] As a talented chef, teacher and tastemaker, passionate about the agricultural history that surrounds her, expect to see, sip and savor the bounty of New England with Trisha's cuisine and culinary experiences.  [36:00] With the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington taking place this April, the Inn At Hastings Park is serving up a variety of American Revolution inspired programming that they invite guests to celebrate together with their local community all year long. [42:50] Trisha shares some words of wisdom from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, "I'm not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship,” and “I like good strong words that mean something.” Notable Mentions Cary Memorial Library Lexington Field & Garden Club New England Interior Design Robin Gannon Interiors Sister Parish Design Peter Fasano Dunes and Duchess O & G Studio Brahms Mount Matouk Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University “Three Sisters” of corn, beans and squash Wilson Farm Founding Gardeners by Andrea Wulf Codman Community Farms   Schlesinger Library My Life In France by Julia Childs Visit For Yourself Inn at Hastings Park Website | @innhastingspark  @townmeetingbistro | @trishaperezkennealy Stay In Good Company Website

Send us a textWelcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Six years have passed since we last joined Polly on her visit to the Shaw household. Now she is older, wiser, and ready to embark on a new adventure. This time, she is planning to “go around the city, making music all the time.” At least, that is how one young woman puts it. Polly may need to earn her living, but she is always able to spread a little bit of joy and peace to those she meets. I think you'll like seeing the fine person Polly is becoming.Now sit back, relax, and listen to this story come to life.Listening to audiobooks really does count as reading, and there's no better way to relax than to hear Stories Come to Life! Let me know what you think! Please send an email to me at kluker@marshallpl.org. I'd love to hear from you!

There is a centuries-old ritual where monks volunteer to mummify themselves while they are still alive. It's as fascinating as it is creepy!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: One of the greatest monsters ever to be brought to the screen was The Mummy, portrayed by Boris Karloff. We have, of course, seen numerous recreations of the creature since the original Universal film, but still, the image is grotesque and frightening no matter the incarnation. To see a mummy in real-life is that much more shocking. But real fear… real terror… would be if you yourself were to be mummified… while still alive. (To Be Mummified Alive) *** In the days that followed the rescue of 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault from the wreckage of the yacht called the Bluebelle, it would became clear that a storm hadn't destroyed the ship, as the previously-rescued captain, Julian A. Harvey, had said earlier. A storm hadn't killed everyone aboard… Harvey himself had. (The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle) *** When a loved one passes away, we sometimes wish we could speak to them one last time. Some people report they received phone calls or voicemails they believe are from their deceased loved ones. Sometimes they come through as eerie otherworldly static, while other times the ghostly caller is able to communicate one last message. We'll share a few true stories from people who have received phone calls from the beyond. (Phone Calls From Beyond The Grave) *** If you buy a furnished home and move the furniture to clean the floor – and the furniture moves back on its own – you can be pretty sure you've just moved into a haunted house. That's exactly what one family in Rockford, Illinois found out. (A Haunting on School Street) *** And I'll end the episode with the story that I began it with – a short story by Louisa May Alcott called “Lost in a Pyramid”… or “The Mummy's Curse”. A story that went pretty much unnoticed when it was originally published in 1869, but has had somewhat become undead since 1998 when it was rediscovered and is now considered an influential example of early “mummy's curse” narratives.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:37.790 = Show Intro00:05:01.001 = The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle00:20:11.534 = Phone Calls From Beyond the Grave00:39:14.307 = A Haunting On School Street00:46:01.709 = To Be Mummified Alive00:54:14.718 = The Mummy's Curse (Lost in a Pyramid) – fictional story01:19:26.675 = Show OutroSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Final Voyage of the Bluebelle” by Lucia for The Ghost In My Machine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/23utyhja“Phone Calls From Beyond the Grave” by Amanda Ashley for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7bw36uh4“A Haunting on School Street” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/s3c76yeb“To Be Mummified Alive' by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j89cukfe“The Mummy's Curse/Lost In a Pyramid” by Louisa May Alcott: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pwd9h3cbWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: August 03, 2021SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MummifiedAliveTRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/22wcbmaz

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Kelsi and Trey dive into the coming of age world of Little Women, comparing Gillian Armstrong's beloved 1994 adaptation with Greta Gerwig's 2019 reimagining. We unpack how each version interprets Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, from Armstrong's heartfelt, linear approach that leans into nostalgia and emotional honesty to Gerwig's two-timeline structure, which reframes the story as a reflection on memory, ambition, and the relationship between commerce and art. We also explore the performances—Winona Ryder's fiery Jo versus Saoirse Ronan's restless, modern take—and debate Laurie's evolution, Amy's redemption arc, and how both films portray love, art, and community. ⁠The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to link Patreon to Spotify and Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd: ⁠The Extra Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: The Extra Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reddit: r/TheExtraCredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our sixty-second episode and Christmas Special, we plunge through the ice into Louisa May Alcott's bildungsroman and first strong example of girls' YA fiction, Little Women (1869). We declare an ethno-feud on the Germans, figure out which March sister is the Wario, and discuss which is worse (in Alcott's universe): hitting or hitting on a minor.Cover art © Catherine Wu.Episode Theme: Émile Waldteufel, 'The Skaters' Waltz', Op. 183 (1882) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This week we are diving into our favorite books of 2024! Throughout the episode we share why these books really hit home for us, and why a few might be complete surprises to anyone that knows our usual tastes. There are some classics on the list that you may already know of, but if you are looking for good recommendations to start the new year off with some amazing reads, then this is the episode for you!  Check below for the links to the books mentioned!  --------------------------------- https://theheartuniversity.com/imposter --------------------------------- “PODCAST10” for 10% off anything from The Shop! www.theheartuniversity.com/shop --------------------------------- Primally Pure https://primallypure.com/?rfsn=5649435.725fd3 Use HEARTANDHUSTLE for 10% OFF. --------------------------------- Check Out The Books Mentioned In The Episode: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/4ft8Obu All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot: https://amzn.to/41PwAv5 Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez: https://amzn.to/407HOcY Project Hail Mary (Audiobook version specifically) by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/4gSzDXL Little Women by Louisa May Alcott: https://amzn.to/4gQTTJ6 Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose: https://amzn.to/4iTbeD2 Powerless by Lauren Roberts: https://amzn.to/3DpG3is Glory on Your House by Jack Hayford: https://amzn.to/4iO27Ud Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiwosaki: https://amzn.to/3Dr0XOq The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom: https://amzn.to/49STALG --------------------------------- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theheartuniversitychannel?si=33lzxpBA9UxKlgTE --------------------------------- If you want to connect with us and other listeners in the Heart and Hustle community join our Facebook group here. --------------------------------- Follow along: www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman www.instagram.com/evierupp www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity  

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Send us a text**Contains spoilers of the classic book**Join Rachel Hill and Liz Wilson on Two Babes and a Book! Today we have some book banter about the classic book Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.Follow us on instagram @twobabesandabook. Make a comment there and tell us if you read this book. Make sure to leave us a review!  Thanks to those friends who have already shared the podcast!! It means the WORLD to us! As Holbrook Jackson said, "Never put off till tomorrow the book you can read today."Now go stick your nose in a book!

Something good happens when you read a story aloud to children. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and professor, Dr. Timothy Larsen will introduce us to a feast of great literature. He's chosen 12 classic Christmas stories from authors such as Charles Dickens, G.K. Chesterton, Louisa May Alcott and many others. Hear more about these redemptive stories on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: TWELVE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES: A FEAST OF YULETIDE TALESDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...It's our little Girl Historians Advent Calendar!!!Next up, we've got Louisa May Alcott, and icon, a legend, and old-timey gay popstar.We also talk about capes and ponchos.Love all u girls!!! See u soon!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a festive, literary feast. Author and professor Dr. Timothy Larsen has chosen 12 classic Christmas stories from authors such as Charles Dickens, G.K. Chesterton, Louisa May Alcott, and even Lucy Maude Montgomery. Hear more about these redemptive stories and what can happen when you read these aloud to children and adults. Don't miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live. For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayda Justus recommends books for gift giving this holiday. Her recommendations: Favorite Fiction: Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle Moran  What the Mountains Remember by Joy Callaway  Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear  Evelyne Redfern series by Julia Kelly  Shogun by James Clavell The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill London or New York by Edward Rutherfurd  A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe  Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner  Presidential or First Lady history buff: The Official White House Christmas Ornament: Collected Stories Of A Holiday Tradition by White House Historical Society  Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women by Diana B. Carlin, Anita B. McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith Jackie: A Novel by Dawn Tripp  The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President by Edward O'Keefe  Classics lovers: Anne of Green Gables or Pride and Prejudice illustrated by Barbara Heller Anne, Little Women, and The Secret Garden by Rachel Dodge Christmas with Louisa May Alcott or Christmas with Charles Dickens Christmas books: Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini  Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva  Always, in December by Emily Stone  Historical cooking: Eat Like a Heroine by Lorilee Craker and Jenny Williams  Tasting History by Max Miller  Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.     Jayda can be found on her website and Instagram. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today, in celebration of the American holiday "Thanksgiving Day," I want to share with you a recording of short story written by Louisa May Alcott, called "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving." The audio file has no commentary—it's merely an unabridged reading of the story—and is suitable for you to share with your children as a worthwhile story to enjoy this time of year. But this story is filled with financial lessons for those with ears to hear. As you listen to a life of long ago (circa 1830), I'd encourage you to reflect on the life that you and I now live in comparison. For me, this reflection fills me with Thanksgiving, which is the starting point of living a rich life now. You are rich. I am rich. Let's realize it and act appropriately. Joshua If you prefer to read the story to your children yourself, here is the text I read: https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/alcott/thanksgiving/thanksgiving.html  Here are a few poem and prayers of Thanksgiving you may enjoy as well: O Lord, that lends me life, Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness! ~~William Shakespeare 1564-1616 May all who share these gifts today Be blessed by Thee, we humbly pray. What God gives and what we take 'Tis a gift for Christ his sake;

Tonight, we'll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “Beth's Secret”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 36th chapter as part of that work as a whole. In the last chapter, Laurie graduates with honors and invites Jo to celebrate with him, but during their walk, he finally confesses his love for her, hoping she'll reciprocate. Jo, though fond of him, gently but firmly declines, explaining she cannot love him in the way he desires and believes they are unsuited for marriage. Despite Laurie's disappointment and insistence, Jo holds to her decision, urging him to move on, though it pains them both. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Louisa May Alcott's 1868 novel, credited with starting the new genre of young adult fiction. When Alcott (1832-88) wrote Little Women, she only did so as her publisher refused to publish her father's book otherwise and as she hoped it would make money. It made Alcott's fortune. This coming of age story of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March, each overcoming their own moral flaws, has delighted generations of readers and was so popular from the start that Alcott wrote the second part in 1869 and further sequels and spin-offs in the coming years. Her work has inspired countless directors, composers and authors to make many reimagined versions ever since, with the sisters played by film actors such as Katherine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Winona Ryder, Claire Danes, Kirsten Dunst, Saoirse Ronan and Emma Watson. With Bridget Bennett Professor of American Literature and Culture at the University of LeedsErin Forbes Senior Lecturer in African American and U.S. Literature at the University of BristolAndTom Wright Reader in Rhetoric and Head of the Department of English Literature at the University of SussexProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:Louisa May Alcott (ed. Madeline B Stern), Behind a Mask: The Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott (William Morrow & Co, 1997)Kate Block, Jenny Zhang, Carmen Maria Machado and Jane Smiley, March Sisters: On Life, Death, and Little Women (Library of America, 2019)Anne Boyd Rioux, Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of Little Women and Why It Still Matters (W. W. Norton & Company, 2018)Azelina Flint, The Matrilineal Heritage of Louisa May Alcott and Christina Rossetti (Routledge, 2021)Robert Gross, The Transcendentalists and Their World (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2022)John Matteson, Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father (W. W. Norton & Company, 2007)Bethany C. Morrow, So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix (St Martin's Press, 2021)Anne K. Phillips and Gregory Eiselein (eds.), Critical Insights: Louisa May Alcott (Grey House Publishing Inc, 2016)Harriet Reisen, Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women (Picador, 2010)Daniel Shealy (ed.), Little Women at 150 (University of Mississippi Press, 2022)Elaine Showalter, A Jury of Her Peers: American Women Writers from Anne Bradstreet to Annie Proulx (Virago, 2009)Simon Sleight and Shirleene Robinson (eds.), Children, Childhood and Youth in the British World (Palgrave, 2016), especially “The ‘Willful' Girl in the Anglo-World: Sentimental Heroines and Wild Colonial Girls” by Hilary EmmettMadeleine B. Stern, Louisa May Alcott: A Biography (first published 1950; Northeastern University Press, 1999) In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production

In our episode recorded the day after the devastating 2024 election, we talk about Little Women author, Louisa May Alcott. Feminist, abolitionist, creative QUEEN! Tess takes us through her unique childhood, into her young adult life working too many jobs to even count, and then her success as an author, all while mourning her childhood. This episode was full of a lot of tears and vulnerability, but we wanted to show up and talk about a woman who kept fighting for what she believed is, against all odds, in the 1800s. This episode is for the spinsters. Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald For more on RAM, go here For our SUBSCRIPTION, 3 bonus eps a month, we are having a November sale of $5.99 per month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, we'll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “Heartache”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 35th chapter as part of that work as a whole. In the last chapter, Jo tried to make a living by writing sensational stories for a magazine, keeping it a secret from her family. She was successful, but when Professor Bhaer gently criticized such work as shallow and harmful, it made her reconsider. Realizing she was sacrificing her integrity for quick money, Jo burned her manuscripts and decided to stop writing anything she wouldn't be proud of. Though it meant starting over, it marked a turning point as she chose a more genuine path, guided by her own conscience and the Professor's encouragement. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bibliophiles everywhere know the sweet feeling of getting lost in a book. And like all good literary snobs, we tend to think that full immersion requires a distraction-free relationship between reader and text. But was it always so? After examining early modern French literature, Geoffrey Turnovsky (Reading Typographically: Immersed in Print in Early Modern France) thinks that the answer might not be so simple. In this episode, Jacke and Geoffrey discuss the stereotypes and myths centering around the act of reading a print-based book - and what insights they might deliver to readers in an age of digitization. PLUS Liz Rosenberg (A Strange Life: Selected Essays of Louisa May Alcott) stops by to discuss her choice for the last book she will ever read. Enjoy this episode? Looking for something else? Try these from our archives: 625 Louisa May Alcott - The Essays (with Liz Rosenberg) 355 Jean-Jacques Rousseau 609 Swimming in Paris (with Colombe Schneck) The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we'll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “A Friend”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 34rd chapter as part of that work as a whole. Our last episode was the chapter focused on letters Jo wrote from the New York boarding house she is working within as governess to the girls Kitty and Minnie. She also befriends a professor who lives in the house named Frederich Bhaer, a kind and playful older man that gives German lessons. He is poor and raising his two nephews. Jo also becomes friendly with Miss Norton, who requests she escort her sometimes to lectures and concerts. Jo enjoys a masked New Years Eve party and is generally quite content in her new role. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices