Little Women: by Louisa Alcott | Complete Hardcover Edition Cover
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Little Women by Louisa Alcott | Complete Hardcover Edition

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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

The hosts referenced the book while discussing a reshot death scene, noting how its emotional impact mirrored the moment they were describing. They used the novel as a comparison to illustrate the intensity of the scene, but did not give a formal recommendation.

Episode: Claire Danes

The hosts referenced the novel while discussing a scene where a character's death was reshot, noting the emotional impact of the story.

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I think of Little Women and you're dying. And I got a little carried away. I told this story to Matthew Reese and he calls me Deathrattle Danes.

The Ezra Klein Show

The guest referenced it as an early book she read, noting how characters like Beth die and how she identified with the story.

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We love to kill disabled people in books. It's like one of the first books I read was Little Women and all these women in my life said like, oh, I'm trying to, I find so much identification with Littl...

— Episode: The Subtle Art of Appreciating ‘Difficul...

Episode: The Subtle Art of Appreciating ‘Difficult Beauty’

The guest referenced it as an early book she read, noting how characters like Beth die and how she identified with the story.

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We love to kill disabled people in books. It's like one of the first books I read was Little Women and all these women in my life said like, oh, I'm trying to, I find so much identification with Little Women. And I'm like, well, you know, Beth just dies.

The Rest Is History

This classic story was mentioned as one of the iconic books that the hosts of The Book Club intended to cover in their podcast series.

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We will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women, and then also some more modern stuff.

— Episode: 646. The Fall of the Incas: Death to the...

Episode: 646. The Fall of the Incas: Death to the Emperor (...

This classic story was mentioned as one of the iconic books that the hosts of The Book Club intended to cover in their podcast series.

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We will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women, and then also some more modern stuff.

Episode: 649. The Fall of the Incas: The Last Emperor (Part...

Little Women was referenced as another classic that will be featured on the Book Club.

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We will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women.

This American Life

Sarah was adapting the novel Little Women into a screenplay when she was injured.

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She was adapting the novel Little Women into a screenplay when she got hit on the head.

— Episode: 837: Swim Towards the Shark

Episode: 837: Swim Towards the Shark

Sarah was adapting the novel Little Women into a screenplay when she was injured.

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She was adapting the novel Little Women into a screenplay when she got hit on the head.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard referenced the title in two episodes, first noting how people picture themselves as characters in the novel and later mentioning the recent film adaptation while discussing the labor‑intensive process of making a book in the past. The discussion highlighted the book's cultural familiarity and the craftsmanship involved in its original production, but it was mentioned in passing rather than being strongly endorsed.

Episode: Nicholas Hoult Returns

Dax referenced the classic novel "Little Women" while discussing how people imagine themselves inside books.

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He mentioned Little Women, saying people picture themselves as characters in that novel.

Episode: Reid Hoffman Returns (on an optimistic AI)

The hosts referenced the film adaptation of Little Women while discussing the laborintensive process of making a book in the past.

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We were just talking about that with Little Women. ... we were watching Little Women a couple days ago. ... the making of that book and how insane the process was to make a book. Handstitching the binding.

Episode: Tyler Perry

They mentioned having just watched Little Women, noting it as a good movie.

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I just watched Little Women.

Episode: Barbara Kingsolver (author of Demon Copperhead)

Little Women was recalled as the first novel that completely captivated the speaker during childhood.

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Little Women is the first novel I remember reading that just took me completely away from where I was.

Episode: Barbara Kingsolver (author of Demon Copperhead)

Barbara recalled reading Little Women as the first novel that completely transported her during a family road trip.

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Little Women is the first novel I remember reading that just took me completely away from where I was, which was the back of a station wagon going on some long, long family vacation.

The Moth

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The Moth

The book was mentioned during a story about a mother who had dementia, and the speaker read a chapter to her. The daughter mentioned that the book was the mother's favorite.

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I held her hand, played music to her and read to her a chapter of her favourite book, Little Women.

— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Parental Guidance

Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Parental Guidance

The book was mentioned during a story about a mother who had dementia, and the speaker read a chapter to her. The daughter mentioned that the book was the mother's favorite.

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I held her hand, played music to her and read to her a chapter of her favourite book, Little Women.

The Matt Walsh Show

The hosts noted that Greta Gerwig directed the film adaptation of Little Women, but it was not nominated for Best Director at the Oscars.

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Greta Gerwig directed little women And was not included And that's the issue.

— Episode: Ep. 404 - Socialist Fight!

Episode: Ep. 404 - Socialist Fight!

The hosts noted that Greta Gerwig directed the film adaptation of Little Women, but it was not nominated for Best Director at the Oscars.

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Greta Gerwig directed little women And was not included And that's the issue.

The Rewatchables

The panel mentioned that the novel was still a big cultural reference point when discussing recent movies.

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And Little Women was pretty big.

— Episode: ‘Adventureland’ With Bill Simmons and Ju...

Episode: ‘Adventureland’ With Bill Simmons and Juliet Litma...

The panel mentioned that the novel was still a big cultural reference point when discussing recent movies.

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And Little Women was pretty big.

We're Here to Help

The book was highlighted by a caller who said it was the one she would choose to take to a desert island if forced to pick only one. This personal endorsement underscored its enduring appeal and emotional resonance. The overall sentiment was a strong recommendation.

Highly Recommended

Episode: 216: Weird Here to Help: Full Shamans Only & The L...

The book was named by a caller as the one she would take to a desert island if forced to choose only one book.

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book, Little Women

The Bobby Bones Show

The podcast mentioned that a set of Madame Alexander dolls based on this book was particularly famous and valuable, with the four-doll set being worth $400.

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One of the most famous for the Madame Alexander was the the the little women's set by Louisa May Alcott and the reason why that was so important was because there was another set of dolls that dealt w...

— Episode: (Tues Full Show) Lunchbox Makes Deal Wit...

Episode: (Tues Full Show) Lunchbox Makes Deal With Bobby If...

The podcast mentioned that a set of Madame Alexander dolls based on this book was particularly famous and valuable, with the four-doll set being worth $400.

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One of the most famous for the Madame Alexander was the the the little women's set by Louisa May Alcott and the reason why that was so important was because there was another set of dolls that dealt with what were called the Dion quintuplets and Those dolls were so desirable if you have those dolls, they're like 1200 bucks for those dolls But these Madame Alexander dolls the the four set are 400 bucks So they're still pretty valuable

Episode: (Tues Early Bird) Dr. Lori V Evaluates Amy’s Madam...

The Little Women Madame Alexander doll set was mentioned as being particularly famous and valuable, with a value of \u0024400 for the four-doll set.

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One of the most famous for the Madame Alexander was the Little Women set by Louisa May Alcott.

Episode: (Tues Early Bird) Dr. Lori V Evaluates Amy’s Madam...

The Madame Alexander *Little Women* doll set was discussed, noting its significance in the doll collecting world and its current value. The dolls' worth was compared to another popular doll set, the Dionne quintuplets.

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One of the most famous for the Madame Alexander was the Little Women set by Louisa May Alcott.

And the reason why that was so important was because there was another set of dolls that dealt with what were called the Dionne quintuplets.

And those dolls were so desirable if you had those dolls, they're like $1,200 for those dolls. But these Madame Alexander dolls the four set are $400.

Lovett or Leave It

It was mentioned as a film adaptation of a book, and it was a nominee for 'Best Movie to Use as a Litmus Test for Whether or Not People Have Good Taste' in the podcast's own award show.

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The nominees for Best Movie to Use as a Litmus Test for Whether or Not People Have Good Taste...Little Women by Greta Gerwig...

— Episode: Lev It or Leave It

Episode: Lev It or Leave It

It was mentioned as a film adaptation of a book, and it was a nominee for 'Best Movie to Use as a Litmus Test for Whether or Not People Have Good Taste' in the podcast's own award show.

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The nominees for Best Movie to Use as a Litmus Test for Whether or Not People Have Good Taste...Little Women by Greta Gerwig...

Well then obviously for me Little Women because Joe March is a lesbian.

Well, obviously Little Women, Joe March is a lesbian.

Maybe Little Women, I don't know.

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

It was mentioned in passing that Louisa May Alcott, the author, nursed wounded soldiers after the Battle of Fredericksburg, and one of the things she experienced were extremely unpleasant smells.

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the first thing I met in the hospital was a regiment of the vilest odors that ever assaulted the human nose.

— Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1

Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1

It was mentioned in passing that Louisa May Alcott, the author, nursed wounded soldiers after the Battle of Fredericksburg, and one of the things she experienced were extremely unpleasant smells.

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the first thing I met in the hospital was a regiment of the vilest odors that ever assaulted the human nose.

Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1

It was mentioned briefly, with an excerpt read from the book about a hospital experience during the Civil War, including the strong smells and amputations.

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the first thing I met in the hospital was a regiment of the vilest odors that ever assaulted the human nose.

Guided Sleep Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis from Sleep Cove

The book was referenced because the episode's story shared a similarly cozy atmosphere, and the hosts noted the title evoked that feeling. No specific recommendation was given, but the comparison highlighted its warm, comforting tone.

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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

It was fondly remembered by Elise Morales as a book she and her mother enjoyed watching every Christmas, demonstrating a sentimental connection to the story.

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Yeah, I also was a big Little Women girl. That one really, me and my mom would watch it every Christmas.

— Episode: "Milky And Slide" (w/ Milly Tamarez & Al...

Episode: "Milky And Slide" (w/ Milly Tamarez & Alise Morale...

It was fondly remembered by Elise Morales as a book she and her mother enjoyed watching every Christmas, demonstrating a sentimental connection to the story.

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Yeah, I also was a big Little Women girl. That one really, me and my mom would watch it every Christmas.

Episode: "I Don't Think So, Honey! 5" LIVE FROM LA (Part Tw...

The PBS adaptation of Little Women was discussed, with a focus on the brunette Lori and a pretty Beth March, deemed not fitting the character due to the book and past portrayals.

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The new adaptation of Little Women on PBS.

First of all a brunette Lori. I know that's true to the book but somewhere Christian Bale is rolling in his proverbial grave to yell at a lighting assistant.

Second of all a pretty Beth March. Even Claire Danes knew she had to contort her facial expression to serve you scarlet fever.

Also Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawks daughter as Joe Naa.

Someone say double door two Samantha Morton and Dame Judy Dench from this atrocity ASAP and give us the season three of Cranford we all deserve.

American History Tellers

The hosts highlighted the title as a semi‑autobiographical work that reflected Alcott’s own childhood and quickly became a bestseller, noting its simple yet true portrayal of women’s lives. They positioned it alongside other American classics as a triumph of the century and an example of enduring literature. Overall, the book was presented as a must‑read example of 19th‑century American fiction.

Highly Recommended

Episode: Great American Authors | Louisa May Alcott: The Br...

It was a semi-autobiographical account of her own childhood with her sisters in Concord. She titled the book Little Women. It was an instant success, quickly selling out its first printing of 2,000 copies.

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I plod away, though I don't enjoy this sort of thing. Never liked girls or knew many except my sisters. Our experiences may prove interesting, though I doubt it.

It reads better than I expected. Not a bit sensational, but simple and true, but we really lived most of it. And if it succeeds, that will be the reason of it.

girls write to ask who the little women marry, as if that was the only aim and end of a woman's life. I won't marry Joe to Laurie to please anyone.

Forget Uncle Tom's cabin. This is the triumph of the century.

All this from a girls' book?

Episode: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake | Out of the Ruins |...

It was mentioned as an example of a piece of literature from a well-known author.

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From Edgar Allan Poe's macabre poems and stories to the origins of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn and Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, we'll explore the lives and works of six of America's greatest authors and how their personal triumphs and tragedies influenced their writing and transformed modern literature.

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