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| Topics | | messages | Last message | | | 75 Books Challenge for 2009 : ejj's 75-book challenge for 2009 | | 156 | ejj1955, Yesterday 2:13pm |  |
| 75 Books Challenge for 2009 : What We Are Reading - Classics | | 287 | alcottacre, December 20 | |
| 100 Books Challenge for 2009 : Hemlokgang's 100 Book Challenge for 2009 | | 110 | hemlokgang, December 16 | |
| 100 Books Challenge for 2009 : aharey's 100 book challenge | | 4 | aharey, December 6 | |
| Read YA Lit : YA literary crushes | | 236 | ShannonMDE, November 2 | |
| Hogwarts Express : I haven't read that... (IV) | | 220 | mamzel, October 26 | |
| 75 Books Challenge for 2009 : applebook1's reading list 2009 | | 91 | applebook1, October 22 | |
| 75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Roni ncats' Reading List for 2009 Part 2 | | 254 | ronincats, August 19 | |
| 100 Books Challenge for 2009 : Roni ncats' Reads for 2009 | | 73 | FicusFan, August 2 | |
| 50 Book Challenge : aharey 50 in 2009 | | 20 | aharey, July 28 | |
| The Green Dragon : Drop a Word, Add a Word IV | | 559 | abbottthomas, July 6 | |
| Virago Modern Classics : Fabulous Finds - PART VIII | | 249 | lindsacl, June 26 | |
| Writer-readers : What about short stories? | | 121 | vincentvan, June 14 | |
| 50-Something Library Thingers : Introduce Yourself! | | 230 | usnmm2, June 13 | |
| Fforde Ffans : If you could bookjump . . . | | 23 | AnnaClaire, June 8 | |
| Hogwarts Express : I HAVE read X, but HAVE NOT read Y (III) | | 249 | elbakerone, May 26 | |
| 75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Cait86's 2009 Reading | | 314 | Cait86, May 20 | |
| Early Reviewers : March Member Giveaways | | 53 | apartmentcat, April 26 | |
| Early Reviewers : Review - Rose Hill by Pamela Grandstaff | | 1 | Mzkitty570, April 7 | |
| What Are You Reading Now? : Books that came home with you in March 2009 | | 414 | richardderus, April 1 | |
| 75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Ronincats' 2009 Reading List for 2009 | | 269 | blackdogbooks, March 28 | |
| Children's Fiction : Classics | | 46 | SusieBookworm, March 27 | |
| Book talk : How many times will you read the same book? | | 40 | Jayne49, March 20 | |
| What Are You Reading Now? : What Were Your Favorite Books as a Kid? | | 90 | deniro, March 3 | |
| The Green Dragon : What about books for girls? | | 17 | turkeybaby1123, February 23 | |
| Hogwarts Express : Game: I have read... | | 284 | MrAndrew, February 5 | |
| Read YA Lit : What are you reading in January ? | | 100 | selkie_girl, February 2 | |
| 75 Books Challenge for 2009 : Daunting - but I enjoy a challenge - northmeadow's plans for 2009! | | 19 | northmeadow, January 23 | |
| What Are You Reading Now? : What would you recommend to a 13-year-old girl? | | 42 | NikkiBFFEllie, January 17 | |
| 50 Book Challenge : englishrose60 | | 253 | englishrose60, January 10 | |
| Virago Modern Classics : Virago's American Authors | | 27 | tiffin, January 8 | |
| List Five Books Parlour Game : Shades of Red | | 33 | varielle, January 6 | |
| Hogwarts Express : Enlighten Us! | | 219 | kirbyowns, November 2008 | |
| The Green Dragon : Revisiting the books of your yoot on your own for the first time. | | 34 | Busifer, September 2008 | |
| Virago Modern Classics : What Virago are you reading? (Part II) | | 204 | urania1, September 2008 | |
| What Are You Reading Now? : What Books Came Into Your Home Today? - JUNE 2008 | | 221 | CharlesBixx, August 2008 | |
| What Are You Reading Now? : 20 Questions . . . Next part | | 256 | thorold, July 2008 | |
| List Five Books Parlour Game : A rose by any other name | | 9 | laytonwoman3rd, July 2008 | |
| Hogwarts Express : Favorite Childrens Book?? | | 25 | MrAndrew, May 2008 | |
| Dormant: Hogwarts Express : What is everyone reading at the moment? II | | 620 | Kerian, March 2008 | |
| Dormant: Hogwarts Express : Next Person Game, Part III | | 509 | shanfan, February 2008 | |
| Dormant: Hogwarts Express : What''s your Top Ten? | | 69 | shanfan, December 2007 | |
| Dormant: Book talk : Little Women | | 13 | cabegley, September 2007 | |
I also enjoy the Louisa May Alcott books a lot, but must admit I prefer the first book, Eight Cousins to the sequel Rose in Bloom. 57. Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott. This was a re-read, which I found online on a site a friend recommended. It's a sweet tale with several love stories; old-fashioned ideals of upright behavior and living a useful life in service to others. In the end, Rose is surrounded by those she loves ... ...
44. At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon
45. Bleachers by John Grisham
47. Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott
48. Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
49. The 5,000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen
50. Mammoth Cave: The Story Behind the Scenery by Joy Medley Lyons
51. The Lott ... 74. Eight Cousins
75. Rose in Bloom
both by Louisa May Alcott, w/ rate: ****1/2
maybe my tastes are a bit old-fashioned.. I haven't read Rose in Bloom but I have read Sovay I have not read The Tea Rose but I have read Rose in Bloom. ... eries
Royal Diaries series
Betsy-Tacy series (and really anything by Lovelace
Caddie Woodlawn
Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom, and I personally think that Jack and Jill would make a lovely book report for what it's worth. (all Alcott books)
Gail Carson Levine is a ... I have not read Rose in Bloom, but I have read Forever Rose. I have not read Whoredom in Kimmage but I have read Rose in Bloom. Rose in Bloom #43 - Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott - *** I have not read Rose in Bloom, but I have read The Fabulist. I have not read Flora Segunda but I have read Rose in Bloom. ...
Painted Clay by Capel Boake
The Squire by Enid Bagnold
Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
Christopher and Columbus by Elizabeth von Arnim
I'm Not Com ... ... and other colorful characters. Each character is well written.
Theo Eldridge is not liked at all in his hometown of Rose Hill. Even his family members don’t like him. In Rose Hill everybody knows everybody and their business in this small town.
When Theo is found dead, everyone ... I was able to receive Rose Hill by Pamela Grandstaff. It was not hardcover, no big deal, but it was signed by the author. You can read my review under my name. I did enjoy it and can't wait for the others to come out. ...
44. At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon
45. Bleachers by John Grisham
47. Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott
48. Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
49. The 5,000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen
50. Mammoth Cave: The Story Behind the Scenery by Joy Medley Lyons ... can be found in Thread 1:
Books Read in 2009, * indicates reread
1. Eight Cousins* by Louisa May Alcott
2. Rose in Bloom* by Louisa May Alcott
3. Ambulance Ship by James White
4. Mort* by Terry Pratchett
5. Soul Music* by Terry Pratchett
6. ... ... Kipling
Tom Jones by Henry Fielding
Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore
Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult
Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott ... thriller/romance.
I always recommend Louisa May Alcott- Little Women, Little Men, Jo's Boys, Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom, and Jack and Jill especially.
Kate Douglas Wiggin is a great writer- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Eleanor Porter- Pollyanna and Pollyanna G ... ... # indicates where review is on my 75 Book Challenge thread:
1. Eight Cousins* by Louisa May Alcott (msg 8)
2. Rose in Bloom* by Louisa May Alcott (msg 11)
3. Ambulance Ship by James White (msg. 22)
4. Mort* by Terry Pratchett (msg 23)
5. Soul Music* by Te ... I haven't read Rose in Bloom
But I have read Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde I've never read Wild Roses,
But I have read Rose in Bloom. Narnia
LOTR
Half Magic
Wrinkle in Time
Secret Garden
Louisa May Alcott, especially Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom, Jo's Boys and An Old Fashioned Girl
... Polly of Pebbly Pit, and a special favorite, Prudence of the Parsonage and its sequels. Oh--also Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom. And The Black Stallion series! ... Be sure and come back to share your reactions.
I read Louisa May for my first two books this year, Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom. I have to get in the attic and get my box of my children's books down to catalog (and reread) soon! ... occurred to me to note that Aunt Peace, the old lady, was 20 plus 30 years old--what!!
Of course I had to go ahead with Rose in Bloom next! I find it not quite as strong a story as Eight Cousins, perhaps because this book was written more to answer the question of what became of the ... ... set in Burma.
'A Colour in the Title': Just remembered an old fav that someone here (Stasia? Roni?) re-read recently, Rose in Bloom by Alcott
'Featuring Artists / Musicians': I know I read something good last year that fits this, but can't remember what. I'll try to hunt it up and come ... ... To Kill a Mockingbird, simply a great book. Also Louisa May Alcott--I like her lesser known Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom.
Agatha Christie is good if you like mysteries; there are lots of other series, e.g., the Spenser novels by Robert B. Parker.
Try Isaac Asimov--the Fou ... ... with Jo's Boys unless you are going to read all of Alcott's work. I also really like Eight Cousins and its follow up Rose in Bloom as well as Jack and Jill and An Old Fashioned Girl.
If you prefer to read some of Alcott's recently discovered potboilers, I would suggest Behind a M ... Opening my thread here. My first four books are:
Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott
Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
Ambulance Ship by James White
Mort by Terry Pratchett My first two books for 2009 were Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott. I was home for the holidays and there they were--hadn't read them in decades. Still fun, but my definition of old lady has definitely changed! (Aunt Peace and Aunt Plenty are "old ladies" at 50) ... A Delta Wedding -- a gentle look at a South no longer there (but not a sentimental one), and of all of Alcott's books, Rose in Bloom was always my favorite. Of course I had to go ahead with Rose in Bloom next! I find it not quite as strong a story as Eight Cousins, perhaps because this book was written more to answer the question of what became of the characters in the first book rather than arising from the situation itself as in the first book. St ... Oh you are tugging at MY heartstrings. When I was a young teenager I read and re-read Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom. I must see if they are still at Mom's house the next time I visit because you have pushed them onto the TBRR pile. Happy Reading. My Mom had Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom--really old editions--and I inherited them. I have read most of the "famous" Alcott books but have never read these. I think now I will have to find time for them soon. These were her favorite Alcott books. ... to me to note that Aunt Peace, the old lady, was 20 plus 30 years old--what!! Now I have to decide if I follow up with Rose in Bloom right away or go on to some other book.
Happy New Year, all of you! I started reading the 2009 threads this morning, and going through and unstarring the 20 ... ... children's books in the attic that I haven't read now for at least 20 years, like Little Women and Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom, Anne of Green Gables,
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Mother Carey's Chickens,and some of the series I have from the teens and 20s. And if I get those ... ... * indicates reread, message # indicates where review is:
1. Eight Cousins* by Louisa May Alcott (msg 8)
2. Rose in Bloom* by Louisa May Alcott (msg 11)
3. Ambulance Ship by James White (msg. 22)
4. Mort* by Terry Pratchett (msg 23)
5. Soul Music* by T ... ... I read my first Georgette Heyer, but I've always loved her books and reread them often.
Oh, yes--Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom--wonderful books. ... fantasy.
I still have all my Alcott books, I love revisiting them every once in awhile. I think Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom are my favourites of hers. Little Women was the last book I read to my daughters before they decided they were too old to be read to anymore :-(
I hadn't ... ... A Christmas Carol. The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Chronicles of Narnia. Dealing with Dragons. The Thief. Rose in Bloom. . . . You know what? Maybe you should just go look at my library.
Favorite Movie: Let me see if I can narrow it down to three or four. The Princess B ... #17 -- Ah, no! Mac is the best! He improves so vastly between Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom, whereas Charlie was always kinda slick and insincere. yes! Jo and Laurie should end up together. Speaking of Alcott (more spoilers!!), I'd jump into Rose in Bloom, save Charlie, and marry Rose off to him instead of Max.
Apparently there are a lot of books whose endings I'd change. Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
Raptor Red by Robert Bakker
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Baroness Orczy
Ruby: A Novel by Ann Hood
Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 45. Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott - Well! Rose got her man!
Now to something a bit more modern. So much to chose from! 44. Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott - great fun if a bit preachy. Reading sequel next - Rose in Bloom. Englishrose, I bought Rose in Bloom in a Virago recently: it and Eight Cousins were among my favorites as a girl. Like many other Louisa May Alcotts, it was lost in the process of coming to maturity. (Speaking comparatively.) I was fortunate enough to happen upon it in Cambridge, Mass., ... Nearly finished Eight Cousins and will then read sequel Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott. These are both new to me. I read Little Women and its sequels when I was a child. ... rose for Emily William Faulkner
I never promised you a rose garden Hanna Greenberg
The name of the rose Umberto Eco
Rose in Bloom Louisa May Alcott
The Rose Rent Ellis Peters Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
Really Rosie by Maurice Sendak
Rosie by Anne Lamott
Rose by Martin Cruz Smith
Rose Madder by Stephen king ... library and some children's classics I've been yearning for in hard cover. Plus a copy of Louisa May Alcott's Rose in Bloom and Jack in Jill -- neither of which I've read before. I got turned on to Alcott and her "blood and thunders" back in the late 70s, and that led me, rather ... Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott? ... that time, but perhaps that isn't really a children's book?
Oh--glanced at the bookshelf next to me--Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom. Just seeing the latter book makes me want to read it again. i finished rose in bloom and just finished the sisterhood of the traveling pants in one day i dont know what im going to read next I'm reading Rose in Bloom not what you would call new
the next person is not on thier own computer I have made a decision i am reading Rose in Bloom Okay, some suggestions:
I see you're read Eight Cousins by Alcott, so I would recommend the sequel, Rose in Bloom -- those are my favorite of her books; I like them better than Little Women/Little Men/Jo's Boys, though all Alcott is good.
Try The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner, and The Li ... ...
A Midsummer Night's Dream by Shakespeare
The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien
Eight Cousins and its sequel Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
The author of this list reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice! ;-) ... read doesn't preclude a rewarding read. There are books I go to over and over just because it makes me happy. I've read Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott too many times to even estimate, and Little Women not as many times, but still a lot. Pride and Prejudice probably comes around ... ... with overt sermonizing that promotes values with which I don't entirely agree. And yet, I adore her. I read books like Rose in Bloom and Little Women over and over again, when I want something that'll just make me happy. So does she write bad books with good stuff in them, or good books ... I am in the U.S., and lent one of my British friends Alcott's Rose in Bloom last year. When she returned it, we started talking about Little Women, and she mentioned Good Wives. I couldn't imagine how I had missed a book about Jo and friends. We finally figured out that they are published ... ... I'd forgotten about.... and it brings back wonderful memories of enjoyment. I loved Joan Aiken and Eight Cousins and Rose in Bloom (the sequel) were definitely favourites. I will even confess, now that zimbeline else has, that I loved The Bobbsey Twins as a child too. There are a few ... ... was a brat and didn't deserve him. I was much happier that Rose ended up with my other Alcott crush, Mac (Eight Cousins, Rose in Bloom).
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