My pick for this Saturday is a favorite of mine. Also it is a books I love to read aroun the Christmas season, as it is rich with the Christmas spirit.
Here is my Saga Saturday Selection:
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Little Women
I adore this book written by author Louisa May Alcott. It is such a great story about family, friendship, and love. The story is about the life and relationships of the four March sisters. I can especially relate, as I have 4 sisters of my own, which makes it special for me. I can identify a little bit with each of the sisters, but mostly the character of Jo. She is the main protagonist of the story, Jo is a very passionate person and writer. The story follows her and her sisters through many joys, adventures, and tragedies.
This books is so delightfully old fashioned, which is one of the things I love most about it. I know there are so many people out there who love and cherish this heartwarming book as much as I do.
Rated 4.4 on amazon.com
Book Bean: Orange Mocha
I love chocolate and orange! Try adding a bit of orange extract, zest of orange, or orange syrup/liqueur to your next mocha or hot chocolate. It is simply heaven.
Little Women as many know, was also made into a movie three times, once in 1933, again in 1949 and lastly in 1994. I think the book is best, which sort of goes without saying. However, I loved both movies that were made as well.
Have you read Little women, or perhaps seen the either of the movie adaptations?
Share your thoughts.
Fun Fact: Little Women was originally published in two volumes
in 1868 and 1869.
“I’d rather take coffee than compliments just now.”
Excellent choice! I’ve just been tagged in one of those “Tis The Season Tags” and I’ve already decided that Little Women is gonna be my answer for fave winter read!
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It is so great this time of year!
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I have just started to read classic books that have to do with women back then. I am reading books by Kate Chopin, Jane Austen, Emily Bronte, Charlotte Bronte, etc. I simply adore the style of these excellent writers. Great post. I will certainly make sure to read Little Women as it’s such a classic! 🙂
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They are all such amazing authors!
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Great choice – I love Little Women! In other news I am off to find my hot chocolate and Cointreau…
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It is so good, and probably my favorite treat this time of year. 🙂
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This is such a classic! It’s one of my favorite adolescent reads!
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It is indeed. 🙂
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Hello Again Abbielu, I have never read “Little Women” but my eldest daughter loved the book when she was younger. She also watched many times the movie that starred a young Elizabeth Taylor. I forget who played Jo, but I remember it being an excellent movie. We used to have a copy of it on VHS, but that is long gone. By the way, if you obtain a copy of the “Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey”, it is a book well worth reading aloud, to a group of people, especially with children present. As I have said to you before, it is a delightful book. Charles
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That movie is so great, June Allyson played Jo. 🙂 I already ordered “Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey.” I’m really looking forward to reading it.
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I am sure that you will enjoy it, especially with your friends. Charles
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🙂
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I think that i read a Dr, Suess quote about books on your site but I don’t remember where I saw it. I believe it said something about filling your house with books. Do you remember the quote? Charles
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Yes, you did 🙂 it’s in the photo at the bottom of: https://cafebookbean.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/tsundoku/ “Fill Your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies, and in all the nooks.” Amazing quote!
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I’ve read “Little Women” several times and every time I have I have been taken away! Great choice! ❤
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It will do that to you. 🙂
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Thank you. :It is an amazing quote. I believe that you never outgrow Dr. Seuss. Charles
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Oh for sure. His words are pure genius!
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I’m following you just for the coffee/book puns! I’m a little in love with that! lol I’ll read more when I can (sorry couldn’t find an about page to post)
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Well thank you. My ‘about page’ is lost in another pun (go figure) https://cafebookbean.wordpress.com/cafe-au-thor/ I do love my puns, it’s how I espresso myself 😉
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ahahahah……. i love it!
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I just had a nostalgic craving to rewatch the ’94 movie earlier today! Now, it’s officially my plans for tonight. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Probably because I first learned the story through the ’94 movie as a kid before reading the book, this version will always be my favorite – one of the few times a movie got it really right!
Happy Saturday!
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It certainly is a very well made movie. 🙂
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My all-time favourite book as a child. I think Jo inspired me like many to be a writer. Never wanted to spoil the magic of the story by watching the movie – some things are better left to the imagination!
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I can understand that. 🙂
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I enjoyed the book, but have seen neither film
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The movies were well done, but the book takes the cake. 🙂
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I haven’t read the book yet but I’ve known a few.
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I love Little Women too — I’ve read the book and its sequels several times, and I enjoyed the 1949 movie. In fact, I’m hoping to include Little Women in my current “A Very Literary Christmas” blog series.
Thanks for following my blog. 🙂
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I haven’t read the sequels yet, but hopefully one day. 🙂
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They’re worth it. 🙂
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I saw the 1994 movie version and enjoyed it a lot. But that might have been related to Winona Ryder 🙂 Anyway, I should start reading again.
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She was an awesome Jo.
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Ahhhh Little Women..one of my favorite books as a child alongside Black Beauty and Jane Eyre , Heidi was also a favorite, but my all time favorite is Giselle and one day I will get to watch the ballet 🙂
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Those are all great books. Black Beauty and Heidi are in one of my upcoming posts. 🙂 I have always wanted to see Giselle as well! One day.
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I love all of those too! And I’ve always wanted to see Giselle! 🙂
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I finished this book in November and I must say I was entertained throughout the whole novel. So many twists and turns which I didn’t expect! And I like how the book reminds us that happy endings take different forms; that although we might not have gotten what we originally wished for, we may yet have another “castle in the sky” waiting for us.
Though I really wish Jo ended up with Laurie. (Please tell me you agree!)
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I love that too, it is a great message. Yes I do agree!
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I’m glad we agree! Haha. And I like your blog. 😀
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Thank you 🙂
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My name is Mariantonietta ( like the france Queen) and I’m ah historian, a journalist, but I was born linguist.
I graduated in English Language and Literature and Spanish.
Obvious that I love the literature of Louisa M. Alcott ( knew well “Little Women” when I was a girl: now I’m 61 years old)l),
I like “Pride and Prejudice” , too and I love the writing of Charlotte Brontë…
I literally crave the writing of Charlotte Brontë: i love her masterpiece.
I love the English moor, locations and fair play (I am a passionate lady: therefore love what is my opposite).
I live in the South of Italy and would love one day to visit the fantastic England that these books evoke.
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Beautiful name. Charlotte Bronte is amazing! I would love to visit those places as well. 🙂
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I love Little Women! And all it’s sequels. I’ve never seen the adaptations; maybe I should do that.
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I haven’t read the sequels yet, maybe on day. The 1994 movie is currently on amazon prime http://amzn.to/1muEK5b
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I’ll look it up. The sequels are lovely. If you ever come across them, I recommend them 🙂
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Thanks for the reminder about this wonderful book. I am away from my family for Christmas and am trying to keep busy on my own …Reading this book again will bring joy on a cold afternoon! Happy Holidays!
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It’s amazing the comfort and joy books can bring us! Happy Holiday’s to you as well!
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The way you say it makes me want to read it.
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I hope you get a chance to, this is a great time of year to read it. 🙂
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🙂 yup
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If you enjoy Little Women, I think you will also enjoy March by Geraldine Brooks. She takes the character of the girls’ father and writes his story while he is away in the Civil War. My book group read it and it’s one of the few titles we all raved about.
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That sounds great, I’ll have to check it out. Thank you. 🙂
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Been more than half a century since the last time I read Little Women. But in a nod to your choice here, I’ve downloaded it to my Kindle and added it high on my holiday’s active reading list.
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Enjoy!
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I nominated you for an award https://wwwpalfitness.wordpress.com/2015/12/20/a-newer-versatile-blogger-award-for-me/
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This is one of the best books ever written. My favorite character is Jo, too.
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The soundtrack from the recent movie is great, too! Just sayin’… 😀
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I also am a fan of the book, “Little Women”. I have the book and love the movie, too. Thanks for visiting my blog site.
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Have you seen both movies?
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I get very little time to read, my Dear Abbie, Alas for that. I ‘have’ read Little Women, and it was Good indeed.
You have the Right Spirit. So Enjoy Your Christmas Hols, Your Coffee, ‘as well as’ Our Compliments.
Love and Regards. 🙂
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Darn. Time is a bandit. I hope you enjoy this season as well, and find time for a few simple pleasures.
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Thank You, my Dear Abbie! But I DO enjoy myself, tremendously, in fact!
I love going through many of the Blogs, the assurance that I am making at the least the Teeniest bit of difference in the World, with some Good Coffee, and Watching Short movies, Comics and Sports on the TV!
In Fact, Never a Dull moment! (Only Tiredness). But that is Okay too, After all, I work at least 6 to 8 hours a day, even now! 🙂
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That is great to hear! 🙂
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One of my favourite reads!
Hey! Sorry for not introducing myself, I’m the Red-Caped Potato! And I know it’s too sudden (or maybe not) but I have tagged you for Christmas Character List!
https://ravingsofthercp.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/character-christmas-list-tag/
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Thank you. Nice to meet you.
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I used to adore this book, I read it over and over when I was younger. I really must get back to some of the classics in 2016. Saying that there’s so many books out there to get to … Great review, if nothing else, will go looking out one of the films!
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Yes, so many books, so little time. 🙂
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Nice post about little women book. Some books gives many ideas and happiness and teach many lessons. thanks for your post.
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have i read it? i wrote it. So glad you like it. love your blog. Merry Christmas! LMA
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🙂 Thank you! Merry Christmas to you as well.
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I must read Little Women. A great review. Lovely to meet you on WP. I look forward to following your work.
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You will be happy you did 🙂 glad to meet you too!
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I’ve loved Little Women for more than sixty years. I have a collection of four movie versions:
1933 with Katharine Hepburn as Jo
1949 with June Allyson as Jo
1970 BBC TV miniseries with Angela Down as Jo
1994 with Winona Ryder as Jo
I wouldn’t part with them for anything. Thank you, Abbie Lu, for the follow.
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Katherine Hepburn as Jo is the best, she is my all time favorite Actress! I did not know about the Mini Series. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Hey, It’s the Red-Caped Potato, and I challenge you!
https://ravingsofthercp.wordpress.com/2015/12/22/3-quotes-3-days-challenge-round-1/
P.S. I’m very sorry if these nominees/challenges bother you 😦
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Thank you.
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I adored Little Women when I was a kid. I may have to read it again now. And Little Men, and Jo’s Boys!
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It’s a great time of year to dust it off. 🙂
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I probably read that book 40 years ago and loved it. I never watched the movie – didn’t want to change the way I imagined it 🙂
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Nothing wrong with that! 🙂
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