Literary Musings of the Antiquarian Sort

Little Women is a novel by Louisa May Alcott that follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they grow from childhood to womanhood during the Civil War. The story, loosely based on Alcott's own life, explores themes of domestic life, family bonds, moral development, and the challenges and expectations faced by women in the 19th century.

We will be meeting for a Christmas gathering and used book exchange. Please bring a wrapped used book that you would like to give as a gift.

Please chose a book you enjoy!❤️🥰🙏🏼

• Bonus book - I want to read excerpts from Pilgrim's Progress like Jo and her sisters📚

Opening night! 🎥We read the book. Let's watch the movie! 😊🍿

Let's celebrate Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist and community storytelling.

Event description

Escape to Victorian England at the annual Riverside Dickens Festival, hosted in historic White Park, nestled in downtown Riverside, CA.

🗓 Dates: Saturday, February 21 – Sunday, February 22, 2026

📖 This Year’s Theme: "Oliver Twist" – A Tale of Justice & Belonging Join us as we honor the enduring legacy of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, highlighting themes of resilience, community care, and social equity. Expect performances, panel discussions, and art inspired by Oliver's journey through hardship, hope, and home.

🎭 Festival Highlights Include:

Character reenactments & costumed parades

Inclusive storytelling circles featuring disabled and youth voices

Historical exhibits on poverty, justice, and reform in Dickensian England

Community mural project inspired by “Please sir, I want some more”

🎟 Earlybird Admission ENDS 02.10.2026:

Adults: $15.00

Children 6–12: $5.00

For tickets:

https://events.humanitix.com/2026-riverside-dickens-festival-celebrating-oliver-twist-and-community-storytelling