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1Little Women

By Louisa May Alcott

Little Women is the classic story of The March family, which consists of Mr. and Mrs. March and their four girls--Practical, yet fashion conscious Meg, who longs for the nice things they used to have. Rambunctious, book worm, Jo, who wants to become a writer and wishes she were born a boy. Shy and quiet, home-loving Beth, who loves to play the piano and play with her kitties. Finally, the youngest, artistic Amy, who longs for an aristocratic nose!<br /><br /> The story takes place during the American Civil War, and begins with Mr. March away from home as a chaplain to the Union army, while his wife and daughters remain at home to work and wait for his safe return. This book follows their joys and sorrows and scrapes along the path to the girl's becoming grown up "little women". <br /><br /> Many of the scrapes they get into include Laurie--their harum scarum next door neighbor, who becomes their adopted brother. The two families, The March's and the Laurence's strike up a lasting friendship, despite their differences in material belongings. (Summary by Mary Anderson)

2Onder Moeders Vleugels

By Louisa May Alcott

Vrolijk Amerikaans gezinsverhaal over de vier zusjes March die zo verschillend zijn en toch eendrachtig hun moeder helpen terwijl vader in de oorlog is. Nederlandse vertaling (ietwat gedateerd) van "Little Women".

3Little Men

By Louisa May Alcott

Little Men (published 1871) is considered the second book of the Little Women trilogy written by Louisa May Alcott. (The book Good Wives (1869) was originally the sequel to the novel Little Women (1868), however those two novels are now usually published as a single volume.) The final book of the trilogy is Jo's Boys (1886). <br /><br /> Little Men follows the life of Jo Bhaer and the students who live and learn at the Plumfield Estate School that she runs with her husband. The mischievous kids, whom she loves and cares for as her own, learn valuable lessons as they become proper gentlemen and ladies. We also get cameo appearances of almost all the characters found in the previous books, almost all of them happy and well. (Summary from Wikipedia)

4Old-Fashioned Girl

By Louisa May Alcott

Polly Milton, a 14-year-old country girl, visits her friend Fanny Shaw and her wealthy family in the city for the first time. Poor Polly is overwhelmed by the splendor at the Shaws' and their urbanized, fashionable lifestyles, fancy clothes and some other habits she considers weird and, mostly, unlikable. However, Polly's warmth, support and kindness eventually win her the hearts of all the family members. Six years later, Polly comes back to the city to become a music teacher. (Summary from Wikipedia)

5Jack and Jill

By Louisa May Alcott

Jack and Jill went up a hill<BR> To coast with fun and laughter.<BR> Jack fell down and broke his crown,<BR> And Jill came tumbling after.<BR><BR> When Jack and Jill tumble off of their sled on the first good snow of the season, their injuries cause them to be bedridden for many months putting an end to their fun and frolics. Their parents and friends fill their days with the joys of Christmas preparations, a theatrical production and many other imaginative events. Both learn how to become better friends to each other and their other school mates through their many trials. This is sure to become a family favorite! Summary by Mary Anderson.

6Eight Cousins

By Louisa May Alcott

This is the story of Rose, a rich but lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and sent to live with her maiden aunts. When Rose's guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad he takes over her care. Through his unorthodox theories about child-rearing and her exposure to the exploits of her seven male cousins and numerous aunts, Rose becomes happier and healthier, cured of many of her fears and prejudices. She also makes friends with Phebe, her aunts' maid of her own age, whose cheerful attitude in the face of poverty helps to illustrate to Rose her own good fortune.

7Garland for Girls

By Louisa May Alcott

"These stories were written for my own amusement during a period of enforced seclusion. The flowers which were my solace and pleasure suggested titles for the tales and gave an interest to the work.<br /><br /> If my girls find a little beauty or sunshine in these common blossoms, their old friend will not have made her Garland in vain." - L.M. Alcott, September, 1887

8Jo's Boys

By Louisa May Alcott

Jo's Boys is the third book in the Little Women trilogy by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1886. In it, Jo's "children", now grown, are caught up in real world troubles. All three books - although fiction - are highly autobiographical and describe characters that were really in Alcott's life. This book contains romance as the childhood playmates become flirtatious young men and women. The characters are growing up, going out into the world and deciding their futures.(Summary from Wilkipedia)

9Hospital Sketches

By Louisa May Alcott

Alcott in 1862 served as a nurse in Georgetown, D.C during the Civil War. She wrote home what she observed there. Those harrowing and sometimes humorous letters compiled make up Hospital Sketches. (Summary by Aaron Elliott)

Louisa May Alcott's overwhelming success dated from the appearance of the first part of Little Women: or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, (1868) a semi-autobiographical account of her childhood years with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. Part two, or Part Second, also known as Good Wives, (1869) followed the March sisters into adulthood and their respective marriages. (Summary from Wikipedia)

11Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories

By Louisa May Alcott

Here are tales of love and war, modesty and frivolity, laughter and tears. Louisa May Alcott wrote many, many short stories. This collection shares but 6/7 of them. (Summary by Carolyn Frances)

12Old-Fashioned Girl (version 2)

By Louisa May Alcott

Country-girl Polly Milton visits her fashionable cousins in the city, who make fun of her old-fashioned values. Will Polly adapt to city life? A coming-of-age novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1870. (Summary by Gesine)

13Flower Fables

By Louisa May Alcott

Flower Fables is Louisa May Alcott's first book, penned at 16 for Ralph Waldo Emerson's daughter, Ellen.(Summary by Clarica)

14Little Women (version 4)

By Louisa May Alcott

Little Women is the classic story of the March family, which consists of Mr. and Mrs. March and their four girls–Practical, yet fashion conscious, Meg, who longs for the nice things they used to have. Rambunctious, book worm, Jo, who wants to become a writer and wishes she were born a boy. Shy and quiet, homeloving, Beth, who loves to play the piano and play with her kitties. Finally, the youngest, artistic, Amy, who longs for an aristocratic nose! <br><br>The story takes place during the American Civil War, and begins with Mr. March away from home as a chaplain to the Union army, while his wife and daughters remain at home to work and wait for his safe return. This book follows their joys and sorrows and scrapes along the path to the girl’s becoming grown up “little women”. <br><br>Many of the scrapes they get into include Laurie–their harum scarum next door neighbor, who becomes their adopted brother. The two families, the March’s and the Laurence’s strike up a lasting friendship, despite their differences in material possessions. (Summary by Mary Anderson)

15Work: A Story of Experience

By Louisa May Alcott

It is one of "several nineteenth-century novels [which] uncovers the changes in women's work in the new industrial era, as well as the dilemmas, tensions, and the meaning of that work" The story depicts the struggles of a young woman trying to support herself. The main character, Christie Devon, works outside the home in a variety of different jobs, but the end of her story marks "the beginning of a new career as a voice and activist for other working women". (Summary by Bonnie Lee)

16Abbot's Ghost or Maurice Treherne's Temptation

By Louisa May Alcott

Written by Louisa May Alcott under her pseudonym, A. M. Barnard, this Christmas story deals with the themes of love and defending one's honor. Although he is disinherited and poor, Maurice Traherne tries to win the hand of his love, Octavia.(Summary by Jennifer Stearns)

17Under the Lilacs

By Louisa May Alcott

When two young girls decide to have a tea party with their dolls and a mysterious dog comes and eats their prized cake, they end up finding a circus run-away, Ben Brown. Ben is a horse master, and loves horses, so when the Moss' take the young boy in, they decide to give him work at the neighbors house driving cows (on a horse, of course). After that a series of events happens, and Ben finds out his beloved father is dead. Miss Celia, a neighbor, feels sorry and comforts him, and finally offers to let Ben stay with her and her fourteen-year-old brother, Thornton who is called Thorny. After that many adventures and summer-happenings go on in Celia's house. Sancho gets lost, Ben is accused of stealing, Miss Celia even gets hurt and Ben takes a wild ride on his horse, and… The rest you'll know from reading the book.<br/> Summary by Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser. <br /><br /> Book Coordinators: Stav Nisser and Diana Majlinger

LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Lullaby by Louisa May Alcott. This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 4th, 2009.

19Aunt Jo's Scrapbag

By Louisa May Alcott

A collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott that were written with the intent to entertain the whole family and to fill children's heads with wonder and delight. (Summary by Jennifer Stearns)

20Little Women (version 3 dramatic reading)

By Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott's beloved 1868 novel is about the four March girls - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - who are growing up in Massachusetts during the Civil War. As the novel opens, their father is away at war, and the girls are struggling to be good and to reconcile themselves to their relative poverty. Each has her trials to deal with, and they are encouraged by their loving mother, and by their friendship with their neighbor, Theodore "Laurie" Laurence.<br/><br/> <strong>Cast:</strong><br>Narrator/Jo: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br>Meg: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3536">Arielle Lipshaw</a><br>Beth: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1649">Kalynda</a><br>Amy/Parrot: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/103">Karen Savage</a><br>Marmee: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/19">Kara Shallenberg</a><br>Mr. March: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3699">Bruce Pirie</a><br>Hannah: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3645">MaryAnn</a><br>Mrs. Hummel/Hummel Children/Lotty: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3885">Elli</a><br>Girl/Child/Tina/Daisy/Maid: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5748">Lavinia</a><br>Laurie: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1492">mb</a><br>Aunt March: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4744">Amy Gramour</a><br>Old Man/Dr. Bangs: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5717">Phil Chenevert</a><br>Mr. Laurence: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2911">David Lawrence</a><br>Mr. Davis/Shopman/Young Man #2/Clerk: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2990">Tom Crawford</a><br>Annie/May Chester: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5952">sherlock85</a><br>Clara/Miss Lamb/Kitty: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5480">ESFJ Girl</a><br>Mr. Lamb/Mr. Dashwood: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/26">Denny Sayers</a><br>Mrs. Moffat/Aunt Carrol/Old Lady/Mrs. Chester: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4706">Sally Mc</a><br>Major Lincoln/Tudor: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/21">Henry Frigon</a><br>Belle/Second Girl/Minnie: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4323">BookAngel7</a><br>Nan/Mrs. Kirke: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5265">Susanna</a><br>Sallie Gardiner Moffat: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4964">rashada</a><br>Hortense/Esther: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3698">Nadine Eckert-Boulet</a><br>Fred Vaughan: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5791">John Croudy</a><br>John Brooke: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6037">Peter Bishop</a><br>Kate Vaughan: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5375">BumbleVee</a><br>Ned Moffat/Parker/Young Man #1: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5907">coolkid2219</a><br>Frank Vaughan: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5719">John Fricker</a><br>Boy/Demi: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5101">E. Lee</a><br>Professor Bhaer: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/252">Rainer</a><br><br><strong>Audio edited by:</strong> Elizabeth Klett

21Little Men (version 2)

By Louisa May Alcott

Little Men follows the life of Jo Bhaer and the students who live and learn at the Plumfield Estate School that she runs with her husband, Professor Bhaer. The mischievous children, whom she loves and cares for as her own, learn valuable lessons as they become proper gentlemen and ladies. We also get cameo appearances of almost all the characters found in the previous books, almost all of them happy and well. Meg's older two children, Demi and Daisy, also attend the school and so do Mr. Bhaer's German nephews Franz and Emil. (Summary by Wikipedia)

22Comic Tragedies

By Louisa May Alcott

Fans of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women will remember the elaborate plays which the March sisters loved to perform. This volume, published after Alcott's death, is a compilation of the real plays written by her and her sisters, which were fictionalized in Little Women. (Summary by Arielle Lipshaw)<br><br> <b>Cast:</b> Actor 1: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4705">Algy Pug</a><br> Actor 2: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6035">Marty Kris</a><br> Actor 3: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5635">Matthew Reece</a><br> Actor 4: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6037">Peter Bishop</a><br> Actor 5: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4547">John Steigerwald</a><br> Actor 6: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2911">David Lawrence</a><br> Actor 7: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4964">Rashada</a><br> Actor 8: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4744">Amy Gramour</a><br> Actor 9: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br> Actor 10: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6333">Max Körlinge</a><br> Actor 11: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6369">Phatsam</a><br> Actor 12: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5538">Linda Velwest</a><br> Narrator: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3536">Arielle Lipshaw</a><br><br> <b>Audio edited by: Arielle Lipshaw

This is the story of Rose Campbell, a rich but lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and sent to live with her maiden aunts. When Rose’s guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad he takes over her care. Through his unorthodox theories about child-rearing and her exposure to the exploits of her seven male cousins and numerous aunts, Rose becomes happier and healthier. At the end of a year, she is given a choice of which relative she is to stay with. Whom will she choose?<br /> This is an unabridged recording of Louisa May Alcott’s classic work, originally published in 1874. (Summary from Wikipedia and Maria Therese)

24Rose in Bloom

By Louisa May Alcott

Opening several years after the close of "Eight Cousins", we find Rose coming home fresh from a voyage overseas, to find much changed about her. Now of a marriageable aged and heiress to a fortune, Rose finds joy,sorrow, and finally love await her -- as the Rose is finally ready to bloom into a good, strong, sweet and true woman.<br><br>This sequel to Eight Cousins was written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of many well beloved children's books including Little Women, An Old Fashioned Girl, Under the Lilacs and more. (Summary by Maria Therese)

25Mysterious Key and What It Opened

By Louisa May Alcott

In this delightful short story, we discover the secrets of the Trevlyn family. 'The Mysterious Key and What it Opened' is a mystery entwined with romance (Introduction by ashleighjane)

26Behind a Mask, or a Woman's Power

By Louisa May Alcott

Fans of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women will remember that her heroine Jo wrote racy novels before turning her hand to more "serious" literature. Alcott, writing under the pseudonym A. M. Barnard, often did the same, and Behind a Mask (1866) is one of her sensation novels. It focuses on Jean Muir, who enters the home of the wealthy Coventry family as governess to their sixteen-year-old daughter. But is the beguiling Miss Muir all that she seems to be? (Introduction by Elizabeth Klett)

27Spinning-Wheel Stories

By Louisa May Alcott

A group of stories-within-a-story, told in the classic Louisa May Alcott style.<br/><br/> <i>"I've a little cold," said the old lady, "and am too hoarse for talking, my dears; but Aunt Elinor has looked up a parcel of old tales that I've told her at different times and which she has written down. You will like to hear her reading better than my dull way of telling them, and I can help Minnie and Lotty with their work, for I see they are bent on learning to spin."<br/><br/> The young folk were well pleased with grandma's proposal; for Aunt Nell was a favorite with all, being lively and kind and fond of children, and the only maiden aunt in the family. Now, she smilingly produced a faded old portfolio, and, turning over a little pile of manuscripts, said in her pleasant way:<br/><br/> "Here are all sorts, picked up in my travels at home and abroad; and in order to suit all of you, I have put the names on slips of paper into this basket, and each can draw one in turn. Does that please my distinguished audience?"</i><br/><br/> (Summary by TriciaG and from the book)

28Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Dramatic Reading)

By Louisa May Alcott

When a neighbor brings word that Grandma is sick, Mr. and Mrs. Bassett hurry off to tend to her, leaving their seven children to prepare for Thanksgiving on their own. The story of the adventures of Eph, Tilly, Prue, Seth, Sol, Roxy, and Rhody Bassett as they go sledding, face bears, tell old stories, and wrestle with plum puddings is a holiday treat fit to make anyone stop and count their own blessings. (Summary by Eden Rea-Hedrick)<br><br><strong>Cast</strong>:<br>Narrator: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4667">Maria Therese</a><br>Mrs. Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br>Seth Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7816">Stefanie Heinrichs</a><br>Sol Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6947">Grace</a><br>Tilly Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7131">Eden Rea-Hedrick</a><br>Roxy Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7246">Lyn Silva</a><br>Rhody Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7315">Charlotte Duckett</a><br>Prue Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3536">Arielle Lipshaw</a><br>Mr. Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a><br>Eph Bassett: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7802">Samantha J Gubitz</a><br>Gad Hopkins: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4570">Bill Mosley</a><br>Aunt Cinthy: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/7756">Lynne Thompson</a><br><br><strong>Audio edited by Eden Rea-Hedrick</strong>

29Little Women (version 2)

By Louisa May Alcott

This story follows the lives of four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Set in the tumultuous days of the American Civil war, readers grow to love the four sisters as they grow and mature into young women. This book has characters any girl can relate to because each of the four March sisters has a unique and different personality. A story that the young and old have enjoyed for years, this book truly is a classic. (Summary by Abigail Rasmussen)

30Under the Lilacs (version 2)

By Louisa May Alcott

Under the Lilacs is a tale of friendship and adventure from celebrated author Louisa May Alcott.<br /> When sisters Bab and Betty Moss decide to have a tea party one spring morning, little did they know a strange and talented dog and a bedraggled circus run-away would come into their lives. Ben Brown is believed to be orphaned. With no family to return to, the girl's kind neighbour, Miss Celia, takes Ben under her care, where he learns the true meaning of friendship, home and family. (Summary by Tara Dow)

31Pauline's Passion and Punishment

By Louisa May Alcott

Before she wrote Little Women and Little Men, Louisa, writing under the pseudonym A.M. Barnard, had this `blood and thunder' thriller (as she called them) published in 1863 by a weekly pulp magazine. This was during the period when Louisa worked a nurse during the American Civil war. The rigid and unfair roles of men and women of this period, their expectations and desires, plays a large in this story of betrayed love, anger, petulance, and ultimately, vengeance. The story is well written and plotted of course, being an Alcott story, so listeners can expect to enjoy a captivating and satisfying story read to them by one of the best and most highly polished readers around. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

32Young Woman's Guide to Excellence

By William A. Alcott

Much of this guide for young women is still valuable today. Despite mentions of tight lacing and other out of date matters, it contains many timeless principles. (Bria Snow)

LibriVox volunteers bring you eleven readings of My Doves, by Louisa May Alcott. This was the fortnightly poem for December 21, 2014 - January 4, 2015 - Summary by Rachel

34Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag, Vol. 5

By Louisa May Alcott

A book of short stories by Louisa May Alcott, author of <i>Little Women</i> and <i>Eight Cousins</i>. It includes <i>Two Little Travellers</i>, a story about two very different little girls, <i>Lunch</i>, a story of two women who resolve to stop the schoolboys from eating unhealthy lunches, <i>How They Camped Out</i>, a story of a sleighing party gone wrong, and 10 more bits and pieces from <i>Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag</i>. The series is not about any characters from the <i>Little Women</i> books - doubtless the publisher relied on the popularity of that series to sell this one.<br><br> <a href="https://librivox.org/aunt-jos-scrapbag-by-louisa-may-alcott/">Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag</a><br> <a href="https://librivox.org/shawl-straps-a-second-series-of-aunt-jos-scrap-bag-by-louisa-may-alcott/">Shawl-Straps: A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag</a><br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 3<br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 4<br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 5<br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 6<br> (Summary by Rachel)

35Shawl-Straps: A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag

By Louisa May Alcott

Unlike the other volumes in this series, which are books of childrens' stories, Shawl-Straps is a novel. It is the story of Amanda, Matilda, and Lavinia, three sisters who are travelling in Europe. The book is based on Louisa May Alcott's own travels with her sister. She states in the preface:<br><br> "There is a sort of fate about writing books of travel which it is impossible to escape. It is vain to declare that no inducement will bribe one to do it, that there is nothing new to tell, and that nobody wants to read the worn-out story: sooner or later the deed is done, and not till the book is safely shelved does peace descend upon the victim of this mysterious doom. The only way in which this affliction may be lightened to a long-suffering public is to make the work as cheerful and as short as possible. With this hope the undersigned bore has abstained from giving the dimensions of any church, the population of any city, or description of famous places, as far as in her lay; but confined herself to the personal haps and mishaps, adventures and experiences, of her wanderers." - Louisa M. Alcott, November 1872.<br><br> <a href="https://librivox.org/aunt-jos-scrapbag-by-louisa-may-alcott/">Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag</a><br> <a href="https://librivox.org/shawl-straps-a-second-series-of-aunt-jos-scrap-bag-by-louisa-may-alcott/">Shawl-Straps: A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag</a><br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 3<br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 4<br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 5<br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 6<br> <br><br>Summary by Rachel

LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 readings of A Song from the Suds, by Louisa May Alcott, author of novels like Little Women. This was the fortnightly poem for June 7-21, 2015.

37Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 6

By Louisa May Alcott

The last volume of <i>Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag</i> is another collection of stories by Louisa May Alcott. From preparing for Thanksgiving (with your parents away!) to the adventures two dolls had on their way to Maine, to the strange tale told by the old seat, these are funny, sweet, and altogether delightful stories for all ages. (Summary by Rachel) <br><br> <a href="https://librivox.org/aunt-jos-scrapbag-by-louisa-may-alcott/">Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag</a><br> <a href="https://librivox.org/shawl-straps-a-second-series-of-aunt-jos-scrap-bag-by-louisa-may-alcott/">Shawl-Straps: A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag</a><br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 3<br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 4<br> <a href="https://librivox.org/aunt-jos-scrap-bag-vol-5-by-louisa-may-alcott/">Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 5</a><br> Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Vol. 6<br>

384 Stories by Louisa May Alcott

By Louisa May Alcott

Here are four delightful short stories written by the famous author specifically for girls. As she says in the tiny preface "These stories were written for my own amusement during a period of enforced seclusion. The flowers which were my solace and pleasure suggested titles for the tales and gave an interest to the work. If my girls find a little beauty or sunshine in these common blossoms, their old friend will not have made her Garland in vain. L.M. ALCOTT." The stories are An Ivy Spray & Ladies Slippers; Pansies; Water-Lilies and Mountain-Laurel & Maiden-Hair. They are all between 40 minutes and 55 minutes finished audio so they are not short but all four are typical stories from the talented pen of Miss Alcott. - Summary by Phil Chenevert and the author

39Under the Lilacs (version 3, dramatic reading)

By Louisa May Alcott

When a raggedy boy from the circus limps into the lives of the Moss family, he is unlike any child they have ever met. With his devoted and clever dog, Sancho, at his side, Ben’s amazing stunts from the big top and kindly, eager persona win the hearts of the Mosses, as well as the nurturing affection of his new mistress, Miss Celia, and the friendship of her spoiled brother, Thornton. From birthday parties to broken bones, times of triumph to times of tragedy, the group sticks together through it all in this heart-warming children’s story by Louisa May Alcott. (Summary by Twinkle)<br><br><b>Cast List:</b><br>Narrated by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10665">Christine Lehman</a><br>Ben Brown: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10812">Aaron M. Lebowitz</a><br>Bab Moss: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a><br>Betty Moss: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9291">SuperCoconut</a><br>Miss Celia: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10763">Lian Pang</a><br>Thorny: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9478">Kangaroo692</a><br>Mrs. Moss: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br>Mr. Brown, Billy Barton: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10789">Tomas Peter</a><br>Sam Kitteridge: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9092">Teresa Bauman</a><br>Alfred Barlow: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10897">Paige Al Qasem</a><br>Sancho: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8886">Esther ben Simonides</a><br><br> Other characters voiced by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9092">Teresa Bauman</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10889">Lilith Branda</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10900">Jarek Celuch</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10892">Edgard Coronado</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7315">Charlotte Duckett</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10791">Gaby</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8677">KHand</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/1649">Kalynda</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8883">Lydia</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10901">Ross McGrath</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446">Adele de Pignerolles</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10179">Sonia</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9291">SuperCoconut</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10614">Leanne Yau</a><br><br> Audio edited by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7026">Michele Eaton</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10812">Aaron M. Lebowitz</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10665">Christine Lehman</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a>

40Little Men (Version 3, Dramatic Reading)

By Louisa May Alcott

Jo March's dreams of opening a home for boys comes true as she finds herself the mistress of Plumfield, a boarding school for children -- who have all stumbled in from various backgrounds. When new students arrive at her doorstep, they bring their own sets of troubles with them, such as dishonesty, disobedience, and naughty shenanigans. However, Mrs. Jo, alongside her steady husband, Fritz, uniquely guides each child along to the path to adulthood, inspiring him to become the best he can be. Likewise, though the couple is faced with frequent heartache and even unexpected tragedy, their children never cease to amaze them and fill their home with joy. (Summary by Twinkle) <br><br><b>Cast List:</b><br> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10665">Christine Lehman</a><br> Jo Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10989">rachelrw</a><br> Fritz Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8770">Paul Simonin</a><br>Nat Blake: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10812">Aaron M. Lebowitz</a><br>Dan: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10789">Tomas Peter</a><br>Demi Brooke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11806">Navin</a><br>Daisy Brooke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a><br>Tommy Bangs: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10422">Eddy Sherman</a><br>Nan Harding: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446">Adele de Pignerolles</a><br>Emil: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10614">Leanne Yau</a><br>Jack Ford: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10230">toadoftoadhall</a> <br><br> Additional characters voiced by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11279">aravagarwal</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11180">Diane Alailima</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10303">Jael Baldwin</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8886">Esther ben Simonides</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/4323">BookAngel7</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10942">BurgerChalet</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10791">Gaby</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10143">TenorBoy</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11278">Michelle Kane</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9478">Kangaroo</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8883">Lydia</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11174">Romano</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11277">Stacy Simone</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9291">SuperCoconut</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9647">Joseph Tabler</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10980">The Legendary Chicken</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11290">Bjorn V</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7359">Willy</a> <br><br> Audio edited by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446">Adele de Pignerolles</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7730">fiddlesticks</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8677">KHand</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a> <br><br> Additional proof-listening by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/4323">BookAngel7</a>

41Three Days On The Ohio River

By William A. Alcott

This 1854 narration of a trip upon the Ohio River in a steamboat from Cincinnati to Pittsburg gives a picture of travel in a different time and almost a different United States. The author was well-known in his time and wrote prolifically. - Summary by david wales

42Jo's Boys (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

By Louisa May Alcott

Jo’s little men and women are grown up and entering new stages of life. Along with discovering their individual niches, there are lots of lessons to study, plays to perform, and parties to attend… and love is undeniably in the air. When three of Jo’s most beloved boys embark on journeys of their own, they encounter some of the most difficult challenges ever faced in their young lives. Meanwhile, back at home, Jo and her family must be strong when they receive the news that not all three of the boys may return. Will Emil, Nat, and Dan find their way home to Plumfield?<br><br> Find out in <i>Jo’s Boys</i>, the final installment of the <i>Little Women</i> trilogy by Louisa May Alcott. (Summary by Twinkle)<br><br><b>Cast List:</b><br> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10665">Christine Lehman</a><br>Jo Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/3645">MaryAnn</a><br>Fritz Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8770">Paul Simonin</a><br>Dan Kean: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10789">Tomas Peter</a><br>Emil Hoffmann: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10526">George Allen</a><br>Nat Blake: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9929">Zames Curran</a><br>Demi Brooke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12131">McKinnie Lee Sizemore</a><br>Daisy Brooke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a><br>Josie Brooke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a><br>Rob Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9478">Kangaroo</a><br>Ted Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11529">ABFries</a><br>Bess Laurence: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8886">Esther ben Simonides</a><br><br> Additional characters voiced by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446">Adele de Pignerolles</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11731">Alex Inigo</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10143">TenorBoy</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11611">Barbara Anne Scott</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11566">Brenda Davidson</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11604">Chee Sing Lee</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6065">David Olson</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11084">Devorah Allen</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11180">Diane Alailima</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6482">Delmar H Dolbier</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8587">Drew Johnson</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11417">Eva Davis</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10594">Hannah Mary</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10303">Jael Baldwin</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11616">Julie Barkley</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/1649">Kalynda</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9478">Kangaroo</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11615">Laura Riley</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10614">Leanne Yau</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11606">M. Licciardello</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11278">Michelle Kane</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11597">Rachel Lundstrom</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11706">RecordingPerson</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11174">Romano</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11555">Shasta</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11577">SherlHolmesMD</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10179">Sonia</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11277">Stacy Simon</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11617">Starling Reader</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11590">TrudiBvoice</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11736">Will the Ninja</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9929">Zames Curran</a> <br><br> Audio edited by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11854">Cari Shorrock</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8677">KHand</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9929">Zames Curran</a>

43Moods

By Louisa May Alcott

"Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass through them they prove to be many colored lenses, which paint the world their own hue, and each shows us only what lies in its own focus." Emerson. This quote opens the story of Sylvia, an intelligent and "unreasonable" 19th century young woman, who has to choose between the two men who love her. But every choice has consequences. This is the first serious book for adults by the author of the best-selling "Little Women". It is as lively and sharp. Perfect for the same fans, and for fans of George Eliot who wrote much about the same topics. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

44Old-Fashioned Girl (Version 3 Dramatic Reading)

By Louisa May Alcott

When country girl Polly Milton comes to visit her friend Fanny Shaw, city life isn’t all she had hoped it would be. Thrown in the middle of a dysfunctional family, Polly remembers the teachings of her wise mother, and does her best to plant seeds of cheerfulness, honesty, and respect -- and teaching virtue by example. <br> Four years later, Polly returns to scratch out a living as a music teacher, but finds herself mixed up in much more than piano lessons. Through heartache and love triangles, temptation and tragedy, Polly’s story shows that even the dreams of old-fashioned girls can come true.<br><br><b>Cast List:</b> <br>Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10665">Christine Lehman</a><br> Polly Milton: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10594">Hannah Mary</a><br>Fanny Shaw: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/4323">BookAngel7</a><br>Tom Shaw: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10789">Tomas Peter</a><br>Maud Shaw: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11615">Laura Riley</a><br>Mr. Shaw: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8011">Greg Giordano</a><br>Mrs. Shaw: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8677">KHand</a><br>Grandma Shaw: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br>Mr. Sydney: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12382">Daniel Metivier</a> <br><br> Additional characters voiced by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9446">Adele de Pignerolles</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10995">April6090</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10143">TenorBoy</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11084">Devorah Allen</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8886">Esther ben Simonides</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12243">Jasmin Salma</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10614">Leanne Yau</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11927">lorda</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11277">Stacy Simon</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6319">thestorygirl</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11790">TJ Burns</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10230">toadoftoadhall</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a> <br><br> Audio edited by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7730">fiddlesticks</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8051">Maria Kasper</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a>

45Jack and Jill (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)

By Louisa May Alcott

When Jack and Jill tumble off their sled on the first good snow of the season, their injuries cause them to be bedridden for many months, putting an end to their fun and frolics. Their parents and friends fill their days with the joys of Christmas preparations, a theatrical production and many other imaginative events. Both learn how to become better friends to each other and their other school mates through their many trials. This is sure to become a family favorite! - Summary by Mary Anderson<br><br> <i>Dedicated to Beth Thomas.</i> <br><br> <u><b>Cast List:</b></u><br> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13661">Lynette Caulkins</a><br> Jack Minot: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9835">Elijah Fisher</a><br> Jill Pecq: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12243">Jasmin Salma</a><br> Mrs. Minot: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11790">TJ Burns</a><br> Merry Grant: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6319">thestorygirl</a><br> Molly Bemis: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12681">JayKitty76</a><br> Frank Minot: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13738">Seaquill</a><br> Gus Burton: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13830">Adam Bielka</a><br> Ed Devlin: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13148">Minn</a><br> Ralph Evans: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7170">Alan Mapstone</a><br> Mrs. Pecq: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br> Joe Flint: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8164">Rob Marland</a> <br><br> Additional characters voiced by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13830">Adam Bielka</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13577">Adrian Stephens</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13444">B L Newman</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13127">Betsy Walker</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13474">Brooke Favorat</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12754">Daniel Miguel</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13731">Ethan H</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8011">Greg Giordano</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14729">JazzyGirl</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8425">Larry Wilson</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11615">Laura Riley</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10614">Leanne Yau</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12787">LikeManyWaters</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11927">lorda</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12507">Maria Joy</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12221">Mariah Martin Shein</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12028">Pseudonymous Nerd</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12459">Rosa Grace</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13706">Scott Caulkins</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a> <br><br> Audio edited by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13072">Campbell Schelp</a>

46Little Men (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)

By Louisa May Alcott

Little Men is the sequel to Louisa May Alcott's bestselling book Little Women. It opens as Jo March and her husband Fritz Bhaer begin a school for boys, called Plumfield. The book follows the escapades of the Plumfield boys and the children of Jo, Amy and Meg as mischief, laughter and love fill the school. - Summary by Rachel <br><br><b>Cast List:</b><br> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13661">Lynette Caulkins</a><br>Nat Blake: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/15639">MichelleHannah</a><br>Dan Kean: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13990">Jeanne Viray</a><br>Mrs. Jo Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10665">Christine Lehman</a><br>Professor Fritz Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8425">Larry Wilson</a><br>Tommy Bangs: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12243">Jasmin Salma</a><br>Emil, Bess Lawrence: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14580">MaybeCordelia</a><br>Demi Brooke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8883">Lydia</a><br>Daisy Brooke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12681">JayKitty76</a><br>Teddy Bhaer: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13276">Jaanu</a><br>Ned Barker: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14093">Darya</a><br>Nan Harding: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13984">cadastra</a><br>George "Stuffy" Cole: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13895">Julian Pratley</a><br>Jack Ford: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11806">Navin</a><br>Franz: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11790">TJ Burns</a><br>Rob Cole: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13871">Katharina Glowalla</a><br>Asia: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8677">KHand</a><br>Meg Brooke: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13988">MissJoy</a><br>Mr. Laurie Laurence: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13148">Minn</a><br>Silas: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7170">Alan Mapstone</a><br>Dolly Pettingill: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14337">ambsweet13</a><br>Billy Ward: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14016">rwraptor</a><br>Dick Brown, Squirrel 3: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14476">Lily</a><br>John Brooke, Squirrel 2: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11927">lorda</a><br>Mr. March: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13278">KevinS</a><br>Dr. Firth: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a><br>Mary Ann, Cow: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6319">thestorygirl</a><br>Nursey Hummel: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12055">Carol Pelster</a><br>Gateman, Peter, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Roberts: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10859">larryhayes7</a><br>Amy Lawrence, Squirrel 1: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13140">Jenn Broda</a><br>Charlie the Horse: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13731">Ethan H</a><br><br> Editors: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13072">Campbell Schelp</a> and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7026">Michele Eaton</a>

47Eight Cousins (Version 3)

By Louisa May Alcott

Eight Cousins, or The Aunt-Hill was published in 1875 by American novelist Louisa May Alcott. It is the story of Rose Campbell, a lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and must now reside with her maiden great aunts, who are the matriarchs of her wealthy Boston family. When Rose's guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad, he takes over her care. She is suddenly confronted with a male guardian and seven male cousins, none of whom she knows well. - Summary by Wikipedia

Roman célèbre écrit en français par P.-J. STAHL (Pierre-Jules HETZEL), d’après le texte si connu de Louisa May ALCOTT. <br><br>« Il y eut un livre où je crus reconnaître mon visage et mon destin : Les quatre filles du Docteur March, de Louisa May Alcott. » - Simone de Beauvoir <br><br>Une famille heureuse, quatre jeunes filles, Meg, Jo, Beth et Amy. <br>Un voisin bien sympathique, Laurie. <br>Le docteur Marsch soigne les blessés de guerre, Guerre de Sécession, la vie se poursuit à la maison… Joli roman d’initiation, la société en Amérique, etc. <br><br>(Résumé par Christiane Jehanne)

One of our favorite authors give us this book of lies, greed and lust. Originally published under a pen name. However, the author considered this genre as innate. A look into the machinations of human evil and its effects. - Summary by Christine Rottger

50Whisper in the Dark

By Louisa May Alcott

<i>A Whisper in the Dark</i> was published anonymously in 1877 and again in 1889, this time attributed to Louisa May Alcott, along with A Modern Mephistopheles. This story is a far cry from Alcott’s usual light fare for children. It’s a dark and melodramatic tale about Sybil, a young girl of seventeen, an orphan under the guardianship of her uncle and raised by a “Madame Bernard,” who is kind but tells her little of her origins. She slowly pieces together the truth, falling in love along the way but, after a misunderstanding, is imprisoned and nearly driven mad. This sensational novella is likely an example of the kind of story that Alcott’s Little Women character Jo March pumps out to buy “comforts for” the March family until she comes to her senses and burns all the manuscripts, realizing that they “are trash, … each … more sensational than the last.” - Summary by Winnifred Assmann