{"product_id":"the-other-march-sisters-isbn-9781496750259","title":"The Other March Sisters","description":"\u003cb\u003eGiving \u003ci\u003eall \u003c\/i\u003ethe “Little Women” the stories they deserve at last, this imaginative historical novel and companion to the much-loved classic draws Meg, Beth, and Amy March from behind the shadow of Jo – Louisa May Alcott’s alter-ego and the “author” of \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e – as vibrant and unforgettable characters grappling with societal strictures, queer love, motherhood, chronic illness, artistic ambition, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA riveting reimagining for readers of \u003ci\u003eMarch \u003c\/i\u003eby Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Miller’s \u003ci\u003eCaroline \u003c\/i\u003eand Maggie O’Farrell’s \u003ci\u003eHamnet\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“An intriguing take on some of the most beloved—yet, paradoxically, overlooked—characters in fiction. ” —Shana Abé, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAn American Beauty \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Second Mrs. Astor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eI’m sure you believe you know their story from reading that other book, which told you an inspiring tale about four sisters. It told you a story, but did it tell you \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cu\u003ethe\u003c\/u\u003e\u003ci\u003e story?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Four sisters, each as different as can be. Through the eyes and words of Jo, their characters and destinies became known to millions. Meg, pretty and conventional. Jo, stubborn, tomboyish, and ambitious. Beth, shy and good-natured, a mortal angel readily accepting her fate. And Amy, elegant, frivolous, and shallow. But Jo, for all her insight, could not always know what was in her sisters’ thoughts, or in their hearts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Jo away in New York to pursue her literary ambitions, Meg, Beth, and Amy follow their own paths. Meg, newly married with young twins, struggles to find the contentment that Marmee assured her would come with domesticity. Unhappy and unfulfilled, she turns to her garden, finding there not just a hobby but a calling that will allow her to help other women in turn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeth knows her time is limited. Still, part of her longs to break out of her suffocating cocoon at home, however briefly. A new acquaintance turns into something more, offering unexpected, quiet joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmy, traveling in Europe while she pursues her goal of becoming an artist, is keenly aware of the expectation that she will save the family by marrying well. Through the course of her journey, she discovers how she can remain true to herself, true to her art, and true to the love that was always meant to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurposefully leaving Jo off the page, authors Liz Parker, Ally Malinenko, and Linda Epstein draw inspiration from Alcott’s real-life sisters, giving the other March women room to reveal themselves through conversations, private correspondence, and intimate moments—coming alive in ways that might surprise even daring, unconventional Jo.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTHE OTHER MARCH SISTERS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Queer authors Epstein, Malinenko, and Parker sparkle in this delightful feminist retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s \u003ci\u003eLittle Women…\u003c\/i\u003eNot only do the authors pull off their updates to the source text, they manage to stay true to the characters in a way that will please even the most die-hard Alcott fans. This is a treat.”- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With its moving portrayals of the effects of the restrictions and limitations imposed by outside expectations, as suffocating as the corsets demanded by the fashion of the day, the book makes the struggle, and the triumph, of each woman immersive. \u003ci\u003eThe Other March Sisters \u003c\/i\u003eis an engaging historical novel that adds dimension and depth to the original tale, reveling in each March sister’s audacious courage.” – \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeWord Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bold, heartfelt, and richly imaginative. In this masterful companion to \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e, three inventive authors invite us into each sister’s untold story as they forge their own paths—Meg through her unexpected calling, Beth in her bittersweet yearning, and Amy as she discovers her truest self in Europe. . . . These ‘other sisters’ shine brilliantly, revealing a tapestry of love, ambition, and self-discovery that will captivate readers anew and make this a book club favorite.” \u003cb\u003e—Susan Wiggs\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An intriguing take on some of the most beloved—yet, paradoxically, overlooked—characters in fiction. Epstein, Malinenko and Parker each tackle the inner thoughts and feelings of Amy, Beth, and Meg March respectively, leaving Jo off the pages but still allowing her strong influence to bend and sculpt the other sisters’ paths. . . An audacious and tender contemplation of the timeless notion of \u003ci\u003ewhat if?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Other March Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e challenges our expectations and offers its heroines bold new roads to follow.” \u003cb\u003e—Shana Abé\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAn American Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Second Mrs. Astor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A rich, eloquent reimagining . . . In my family, when a traditional recipe is improved by adding in a few extras, we say it’s been deluxed. That’s exactly what these authors have done, they’ve ‘deluxed’\u003ci\u003e Little Women\u003c\/i\u003e!”\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonna Everhart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, USA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e When the Jessamine Grows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Other March Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e hits home by highlighting the strength and bravery women need to care for each other, as well as to care for themselves.” \u003cb\u003e—Gian Sardar\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhen the World Goes Quiet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTake What You Can Carry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A heartfelt love letter not only to \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e, but to all of us who have to learn how to grow from a girl to a woman.” \u003cb\u003e—J.R. Dawson\u003c\/b\u003e, Golden Crown award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe First Bright Thing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In this brave reimagining of a beloved classic the authors turn the spotlight on the ‘other’ March sisters, illuminating their independence, creativity and passion. . . . Readers who identified with Jo’s sisters will revel in this triumphant tale of womanhood—an ode to the original that very much stands on its own!” \u003cb\u003e—Rebekah Faubion\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lovers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Epstein\u003c\/b\u003e is a literary agent at Emerald City Literary Agency, freelance editor, and author whose novels include \u003ci\u003eRepairing the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Other March Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in upstate New York with her ridiculous designer mutt, Gertie Gertstein. You can find her online at lindaepsteinauthor.com and @lindaepsteinauthor on Instagram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlly Malinenko\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, librarian, and author whose novels include the Junior Library Guild selection and Bram Stoker finalist \u003ci\u003eThis Appearing House, Ghost Girl, \u003c\/i\u003eand the collaborative historical novel \u003ci\u003eThe Other March Sisters. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives in Brooklyn, NY, where she works writes in the early hours of the morning before going to work at the Brooklyn Public Library.  She can be found online at allymalinenko.com and @allymalinenko on Instagram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiz Parker \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eWitches of Honeysuckle House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn the Shadow Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Other March Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e. An herbalist and a witch, Liz lives in Los Angeles and loves tarot, astrology, and talking to plants. She can be found online at LizParkerWrites.com and on most social media platforms at @LizParkerWrites.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300712829157,"sku":"NP9781496750259","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496750259.jpg?v=1767740830","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-other-march-sisters-isbn-9781496750259","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}