Little Women Podcast

How did 19th-century fashion influence the world of Little Women ? This week, we welcome historical costume expert Tiffany Gayle to discuss the fabrics, styles, and cultural significance of the March sisters’ wardrobes. As we explore Chapter “Camp Lawrence” , we uncover how clothing reflected identity, class, and even romance in Louisa May Alcott’s world. A must-listen for literature and fashion l...

In this episode, we explore the fashion of Little Women with historical costume maker Tiffany Gayle! From calico dresses to the elegance of ball gowns, we discuss how 19th-century clothing shaped the lives of the March sisters. Plus, we dive into Chapter “Camp Lawrence” , where summer frolics and social expectations intertwine. Join us for a fascinating blend of literature and history! Tiffany's w...

 If you love Little Women , you'll adore these Scandinavian literary gems! In this episode, we explore the timeless charm of Scandinavian children's literature and recommend books by beloved authors Anni Swan, Tove Jansson, Astrid Lindgren, and Mauri Kunnas. From heartwarming family stories to adventurous heroines, these books capture the same warmth, resilience, and coming-of-age themes that...

Burnt puddings, fancy dinners, and kitchen chaos—oh my! In this episode, we’re cooking up a conversation with Jenne Bergstrom , co-author of The Little Women Cookbook , as we explore Chapter: Domestic Experiences. What did Meg get wrong in the kitchen? What would a proper 19th-century meal look like? And could Jo really survive on apples alone? Join us for a deliciously fun literary chat! You can...

Food plays a vital role in Little Women , symbolizing love, sacrifice, and the challenges of domestic life. In this episode, we’re joined by Jenne Bergstrom , co-author of The Little Women Cookbook , to discuss Chapter: Domestic Experiences and how meals shape the March sisters’ journey. From Meg’s kitchen failures to the joys of a well-prepared meal, we examine how Louisa May Alcott used food to...

In this delicious episode, we dive into Little Women ’s Chapter: Domestic Experiences with special guest Jenne Bergstrom, co-author of The Little Women Cookbook. We explore the food, flavors, and culinary mishaps of the March sisters, from Meg’s infamous jam disaster to the comforts of home-cooked meals in the 19th century. Grab a cup of tea and join us for a literary feast! You can find my Little...

Friedrich is training their new dog in the woods when he suddenly hears an ominous voice. It's no other than his sister-in-law in a rather distressed state of mind. For the longest time I wanted to write Friedrich/Amy fan fic, and I must say, I don't think I have come across a story with just the two of them talking. I also wanted to touch on the subject of Amy's and Laurie's difficulties to have...

Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn Here is a lovely fanfiction story from MiddleMarch. Jo is very much pregnant in this one. Beautiful snippet to the life of Jo and Friedrich. Takes place between Little Women and Little Men. Say Hi on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastinglittlewomen Tu...

My guest Cecilia and I will be unwrapping Chapter "On the shelf". This chapter is about John's and Meg's domestic life and their conflicts on raising their twins. There will also be discussions on the multiple Little Women Spanish translations and the "infamous" s - e - x scene in Little Women.. Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_edition&am...

My guest Cecilia and I will be unwrapping Chapter "On the shelf". This chapter is about John's and Meg's domestic life and their conflicts on raising their twins. There will also be discussions on the multiple Little Women Spanish translations and the "infamous" s - e - x scene in Little Women.  Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_editi...

My guest Cecilia and I will be unwrapping Chapter "On the shelf". This chapter is about John's and Meg's domestic life and their conflicts on raising their twins. There will also be discussions on the multiple Little Women Spanish translations and the "infamous" s - e - x scene in Little Women. Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_edition&amp...

On day to day basis, I get tons of requests to roast the 2019 Little Women. Christina and I have some pretty strong opinions on this one, and in general about Greta Gerwig's questionable, ways to ditch the original material (and this is not something that is only limited to Little Women). Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_edition&ref=d...

This time Christina and I are discussing about Little Women 2018 movie that is set on modern day. Starring Sarah Davenport as Jo, Ian Bohen as Freddy Bhaer and Lea Thompson as Marmee. Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn Niina's Gumroad Store https://littlewomen.gumroad.com/ So many of you have asked me t...

This time Christina and I are discussing about Little Women 2017 series, starring Maya Hawke as Jo, Willa Fitzgerald as Meg and Mark Stanley as Friedrich. Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn Niina's Gumroad Store https://littlewomen.gumroad.com/ So many of you have asked me to review different Little Wom...

 This time Christina and I are discussing about Little Women 1994 series, starring Winona Ryder as Jo, Trini Alvarado as Meg and Gabriel Byrne as Friedrich. This one is one of the best Little Women movies ever made. Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn Niina's Gumroad Store https://littlewomen.gumroa...

This time Christina and I are discussing about Little Women 1978 series, starring Susan Dey as Jo, William Shatner as Professor Bhaer and Greer Garson as aunt March. This one is one of my personal favorites and it was so much fun to talk about it. Little Women Podcast Books Now Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLRXH5HZ?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn Niina's Gumroad Store...

This time Christina and I are discussing about a less known little women adaptation. BBC series from 1970, Starring Angela Down as Jo, Janina Faye as Amy and Frederik Jaeger as Friedrich (this actor is the only German Friedrich ever...that's crazy).  So many of you have asked me to review different Little Women adaptations, it was about time for me to do that. Wonderful Christina from https:/...

Little Women is a film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel of the same name. The story follows the lives of the four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – as they navigate the challenges of growing up in Civil War-era America. The film explores themes of sisterhood, love, and the pursuit of dreams as each sister faces her own unique struggles and triumphs. June Allyson stars as the...

This time Christina and I are discussing about our thoughts related to the first Little Women movie. "Little Women" is a 1933 film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel of the same name. The movie follows the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – as they navigate love, loss, and the challenges of growing up during the Civil War era. The sisters are close-knit but have distinct persona...

Jen Brady is chatting with us about her novel "Falling for the tutor". Which is a modern re-telling of John's and Meg's love story. Jen's website: http://jeniferbrady.com/wp/ Bookshop.org https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1535322&u=3142084&m=97137 Start your own etsy shop and get your first 40 listings for free https://etsy.me/3oZe42c Join newsletter https://littlewomenchannel.substack.co...

This time Annabelle and myself are discussing about religion in Louisa May Alcott's novels and counting all the transcendentalist references in chapter "Sunday". Transcanscentalism was a nature-centric form of Christianity. A philosophy that Alcott practiced her entire life. In Little Men Nat sees a beautiful painting of Jesus and children. The frame is made of moss and pine cones, which intrigues...

In this episode, my guest Annabelle continues our discussion of Little Men and the chapter "Sunday". Little Men is the direct sequel to Little Women. In this book, we meet many of Jo's and Friedrich's students and get to see how they run their school together. Wild boy Tommy Banks shows the new kid Nat around the school explaining things. In her diaries, Louisa wrote about her desire to start a sc...

In this episode, my guest Annabelle and I dive into the world of Little Men. Little Men is the direct sequel to Little Women. We are introduced to a bunch of new characters and meet the old ones. Annabelle and I are reading and analyzing the chapter "Sunday". In this chapter Jo and Friedrich get a new student. He is an orphan boy called Nat and he is looking for a place to belong. Annabelle is her...

My guest Star is here to talk to us about Heroine's Journey and we are discussing the heroine's journey in Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables and Jo's heroine's journey in Little Women. I was told that Gilbert's proposal to Anne in the 80s AOGG is almost exactly the same as Laurie's proposal to Jo in 1933 Little Women. Of course, I had to check if this was true and I have recorded these t...

My guest Star is here to talk to us about Heroine's Journey and we are discussing the heroine's journey in Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables and Jo's heroine's journey in Little Women. I was told that Gilbert's proposal to Anne in the 80s AOGG is almost exactly the same as Laurie's proposal to Jo in 1933 Little Women. Of course, I had to check if this was true and I have recorded these t...