What I'm reading this summer.

So, what are you reading this summer?

For this past week, I've been busily reading away at my copy of 'Little Women'. What a shining pearl in classic literature! Over the years, I've forgotten the beauty of the story that thrilled me when reading it in my childhood.


My personal goal for the Louisa May Alcott challenge:

I wanted to dig deeper and read more of Miss Alcott's treasured and most-beloved novels; the trilogy of books that begins with the quaint story of 4 little women. My objective for the summer is to read Little Women, Little Men, and Jo's Boys.


Important note about 'Little Women':

Just this year, I learned that there are 2 parts to the first book, Little Women. The first part (which is indeed called 'Little Women') lasts for 23 chapters. Sometimes included in the same publication is the 2nd part of the story, which could either be labeled as Part II or Good Wives. This 2nd part has 24 more chapters, so in total there are 47 chapters to the entire Little Women book. The tricky factor is knowing whether your copy of Little Women contains both of these parts or just one. (Some volumes that are named 'Little Women' actually include the sequel "Good Wives" in it, and some volumes do not.) To keep track of what you're reading in this series, be sure you know if both books are included in the same copy, or if you will have to read the sequel separately {or from an ebook, like me}.


I'm looking forward to seeing your own posts telling what you plan to read this summer for the Louisa May Alcott challenge! Even if you decide to read just one of her books, or a few, like what I have planned for myself, you can join the challenge anytime.

As a closing thought for today, I'd like to know:
Have any of you read the Little Women trilogy? Did you like the books?