I’ve read A Christmas Carol before, of course. When exactly, I can’t remember–perhaps it was for school.Reading it again, I’m impressed by the wealth of detail. The world comes alive with the meager coal in Bob Cratchit’s fireplace, the door knocker that morphs into Marley’s face, and the pictures of…
I’ve been rereading Little Women the past few weeks, and I’m reminded what a wonderful book it is. I started reading it for a The Enchanted Book Club, but I’m way behind, and haven’t been able to participate in the discussions. Maybe I’ll do better with next month’s selection.Moral Pap…
I wanted to love Moods since the work was obviously so important to Louisa May Alcott. And I liked it. It was a beautifully written, moody book, thought-provoking and entertaining by turns.I didn’t thrill to it the way I thrilled to some of Alcott’s others, though. It didn’t involve me…
I adore Pride and Prejudice. I'm sharing this one with my daughter, so it’s even more fun than usual.2021 Update--We never finished. So sad. Because I adore Elizabeth for her wit and her loyalty (especially to Jane), and for the way she stands up for herself in a time when…