Little Men, or Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys, is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1871. The novel reprises characters from Little Women and is considered by some the second book in an unofficial Little Women trilogy, which is completed with Alcott's 1886 novel Jo's Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men". It tells the story of Jo Bhaer and the children at Plumfield Estate School. It was inspired by the death of Alcott's brother-in-law, which reveals itself in one of the last chapters when a beloved character from Little Women passes away. It has been adapted to a 1934 film, a 1940 film, a 1998 film, a television series, and a Japanese animated television series. Cover by the wonderful @TheTigerWriter.

Jo's Boys, and How They Turned Out: A Sequel to "Little Men" is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, first published in 1886. The novel is the final book in the unofficial Little Women series. In it, Jo's "children," now grown, are caught up in real world troubles. The book mostly follows the lives of Plumfield boys who were introduced in Little Men, particularly Tommy, Emil, Demi, Nat, Dan, and Professor Bhaer and Jo's sons Rob and Teddy, although the others make frequent appearances as well. The book takes place ten years after Little Men. Dolly and George are college students dealing with the temptations of snobbery, arrogance, self-indulgence and vanity. Cover by the lovely @-gozi- .

***All Credits To Elizabeth Gaskell*** When her father leaves the Church in a crisis of conscience, Margaret Hale is uprooted from her comfortable home in Hampshire to move with her family to the north of England. Initially repulsed by the ugliness of her new surroundings in the industrial town of Milton, Margaret becomes aware of the poverty and suffering of the local mill workers and develops a passionate sense of social justice. This is intensified by her tempestuous relationship with the mill-owner and self-made man, John Thornton, as their fierce opposition over his treatment of his employees masks a deeper attraction. In North and South, Elizabeth Gaskell skillfully fuses individual feeling with social concern, and in Margaret Hale creates one of the most original heroines of Victorian literature.

***All Credits To L.M.Alcott*** The sequel to Eight Cousins. Cover by @itzmadii The story of a nineteenth-century girl finding her way in the world. ..................... In this sequel to Eight Cousins, Rose Campbell returns to the "Aunt Hill" after two years of traveling around the world. Suddenly, she is surrounded by male admirers, all expecting her to marry them. But before she marries anyone, Rose is determined to establish herself as an independent young woman. Besides, she suspects that some of her friends like her more for her money than for herself.* 4.03 stars by Goodreads 4.4 by Amazon *Summary by Goodreads.

**All Credits To L.M.Alcott** Polly Milton never questions the way she is-until she goes to visit her cousins in the city. Her cousin Fanny looks too glamorous to be Polly's age, and wouldn't be caught dead playing in the snow. Will Polly ever learn to be like the other girls? And does she even want to? Sometimes being old-fashioned is right in style.* With social commentary surprisingly relevant 150 years later, and charming style, this is a timeless story from the author of Little Women. Rated 4.5 stars by Amazon Rated 4.0 stars by Goodreads *Summary from Amazon #15 in Classics 10/9/17 #16 in Classics 21/9/17

***All Credits To Johanna Spyri*** Orphaned Heidi lives an idyllic life with her gruff grandfather in the Swiss mountains, with Peter and his many goats. But her aunt arrives to take her to Frankfurt to be a companion for a companion for Clara, and she's desperately unhappy being away from her simple country life. She does adapt, but not before having many adventures and teaching the city people a few things about innocence, love and generosity. Apparently, all the evils in the world can be cured with fresh air, kindness and goat's cheese. Rated 3.9 stars by Good reads Rated 4.5 stars by Amazon Translated from German by Mabel Abbott. Note: 'Heidi' is short for Adelheid (nobility) in the original (German) version. In this one (English), 'Adelheid' is translated with the rest to 'Adelaide'.

***All Credits To Richmal Crompton*** The sequel to Just William. Still adventurous Still entertaining Still hilarious Still William Everyone's favorite Outlaw is back. Rated 4.2 stars by Goodreads. Rated 4.1 stars by Amazon.

Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of the beloved Anne series wrote 530 short stories over her lifetime, about humor, love, beauty and justice. This is a collection of the best stories more or less in chronological order. ***All Credits To L.M.Montgomery*** #10 in Classics 6/9/17

**ALL CREDITS TO L.M.MONTGOMERY** *Amazing cover made by @postergirljodie* "If it had not rained on a certain May morning Valancy Stirling's whole life would have been entirely different. But it did rain and you shall hear what happened to her because of it." Valancy lives a drab life with her overbearing mother and prying aunt. Then a shocking diagnosis from Dr. Trent prompts her to make a fresh start. For the first time, she does and says exactly what she feels. As she expands her limited horizons, Valancy undergoes a transformation, discovering a new world of love and happiness. One of Lucy Maud Montgomery's only novels intended for an adult audience, The Blue Castle is filled with humour and romance. Summary from Goodreads. Rated 4.2 by Goodreads. Rated 4.6 by Amazon #4 in Classics 27/8/17 #6 in Classics 29/9/17 #12 in Classics 7/9/17 PS. A random teen novel contains ten times more iffy stuff than this. No need to worry that it was meant for adults.

***ALL CREDITS TO L.M.MONTGOMERY*** A sweet and moving romance from the author of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series! Eric Marshall, recent college graduate, has the world at his feet. When an old school friend asks Eric to substitute teach for him on Prince Edward Island, Eric thinks, why not? Kilmeny Gordon, perfect in every way but one: she can't speak. She's been sheltered all her life due to her disability and the scandal surrounding her birth. When Eric stumbles into her hidden orchard, he brings a whole new world with him, and a friendship that both frightens her and thrills her. How can he get her to accept that she's the only woman he'll ever love, when she is convinced that the only way to love him is to let him go? Besides, why can't she speak? And what of the jealous Neil? #34 in Classics 18/09/17 Summary from Goodreads