Little Women (1880)

I have started reading Little Women, by Lousa May Alcott. This is a
book that is available on Project Gutenberg:

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37106

The version on Project Gutenberg has many illustrations by Frank
Merrill. It makes the book that much more precious. I'm very early
in the book, and I'm getting to know the women, and they are sweet
and cheerful, though also sad due to their father being away in the
army. They are also poor but their good humor and imagination make
up for that. 

I joked to my wife that I hope nothing bad happens to these women,
and she grimaced at me. I know full well that a book this long will
probably feature some bad events. But I'm ready for it. It's good
that books keep it real, just like life. I'm glad for it.