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Can't Wait Wednesday- Jo & Laurie

Hi! Can't-Wait Wednesday is hosted by Tressa@wishfulendings. The purpose is to highlight a book, usually unpublished,  we're looking forward to reading. This week I'm highlighting a book I'm looking forward to in June. Information from Goodreads.

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Title: Jo& Laurie

Authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz

Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Retelling

Expected Publication: June 2nd, 2020 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Summary

Bestselling authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz bring us a romantic retelling of Little Women starring Jo March and her best friend, the boy next door, Theodore "Laurie" Laurence.

1869, Concord, Massachusetts: After the publication of her first novel, Jo March is shocked to discover her book of scribbles has become a bestseller, 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? 

 Why: I love Little Women and I can't wait to read this. I enjoyed the Alex & Eliza Trilogy by Melissa de la Cruz, so my expectations are high. 


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  1. VerushkaMay 14, 2020 at 4:31 AM

    Interesting pick — i am ambivalent about Little Women, but I find myself so curious abt this!

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    1. TheaterwriterMay 19, 2020 at 7:50 AM

      I feel like this might a book that people will pick up even if they don't know Little Women.

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  2. Jordan @ForeverLostinLiteratureMay 15, 2020 at 2:29 PM

    I'm really excited about this one too! My mom is also a huge Little Women fan and I think is looking forward to it even more than me. :)

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    1. TheaterwriterMay 19, 2020 at 7:51 AM

      It seems like it should be an intresting take.

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