YA Book Chat

Jo & Laurie

July 20, 2020 Leah Stuhler Season 1 Episode 25
YA Book Chat
Jo & Laurie
Show Notes

Join my friend Bethanie and me as we dive into the world of Little Women!

If you love Little Women, you will adore Jo & Laurie! Our talented authors take us through Jo & Laurie's complicated relationship, and Jo's writing process, as she fumbles through writing her novels.

Think you know the story of Little Women? Think again...

1869, Concord, Massachusetts: After the publication of her first novel, Jo March is shocked to discover her book of scribbles has become a best seller, and her publisher and fans demand a sequel. While pressured into coming up with a story, she goes to New York with her dear friend Laurie for a week of inspiration - museums, operas, and even a once-in-a-lifetime reading by Charles Dickens himself! But Laurie has romance on his mind, and despite her growing feelings, Jo's desire to remain independent leads her to turn down his heartfelt marriage proposal and sends the poor boy off to college heartbroken. 

When Laurie returns to Concord with a sophisticated new girlfriend, will Jo finally communicate her true heart's desire or lose the love of her life forever?


Check out Bethanie's podcast: Prince Kai Fan Pod

Books and movies we talked about in this episode and links to purchase them:

1) Jo & Laurie

2) Little Women

3) Pride & Prejudice

4) Anne of Green Gables

5) Little Women movie (1949)

6) Little Women movie (1994)

7) Little Women movie (2019)

And, since we talked about marriage and marriage proposals...Check out episode #46 of the Fancy Free Podcast, where I tell the embarrassing story of how I ruined my husband's marriage proposal. 


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