I think I like E.T.A. Hoffman’s original the best. I do like the Dumas version too. I feel like most versions of the ballet may actually be closer to Dumas! So glad you are on team Nutcracker and reading it too. My little ballerina is a party guest, snow, waltz of the flowers, and most notably in the Arabian pas de trois( two guys and a girl-she is off the floor a lot😊). I can’t remember The Quiet Little Woman at all! I know I have read it because it was in my childhood library. I just downloaded it on Hoopla! It’s a 32 minute listen. It will keep me company over some laundry folding or dinner prep.
I have The Quiet Little Woman on hold at the library. I would love to buddy read with you. I am not reading the Nutcracker story, but am doing a Nutcracker coloring book which includes a very abridged storyline. Until then, I am finishing my CS Lewis sci-fi to wrap up November.
@@novelideea Only in recent years, did I realise that music from the series wasn't written for it, it's from Victor Hey-Hutchinson's Carol Symphony, listening to that is lovely too.
Wonderful pile! I picked up a copy of The Best Christmas pageant Ever at a little free library - I think. I don't think I've ever read it, but I'm looking forward to it. Fun and short!
I think I like E.T.A. Hoffman’s original the best. I do like the Dumas version too. I feel like most versions of the ballet may actually be closer to Dumas! So glad you are on team Nutcracker and reading it too. My little ballerina is a party guest, snow, waltz of the flowers, and most notably in the Arabian pas de trois( two guys and a girl-she is off the floor a lot😊).
Sounds like a lot of great options! The only version of The Nutcracker I've read is the one by Alexandre Dumas. I should probably read the original at some point.
Did you invade my December TBR? 😂 I’m reading Dickens 5 novellas, I have Wintering on hold at the library, I’m reading that same LMA book, and I’m reading Chesterton for Advent. 😮 Very weird…but cool. I think I’m gonna like the Chesterton book of like essays for Advent.
@@ReadJournalLove 😵💫😂 That is funny! Is the Wintering the same author? There are two others by the same title that are more recently published. Here’s to hoping we both enjoy them all!
A wonderful selection of books. Best of luck with the Reindeer Readathon! 🤞
Thanks so much!
I love that version of A Christmas Carol! Trina Schart Hyman's illustrations are so lovely💗. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!🦃
@@WaterBearReads she is wonderful ♥️♥️ Happy Thanksgiving!
good luck...there's always a first time!
@@curioushmm9027 😁🤞🏻
I forgot about The Reindeer Readathon! I participated a couple of times. I’m rooting for Team Nutcracker 😊
@@amusicalbookworm thank you ☺️😂
I'm so excited for Humiliated and Insulted! We have the same edition 😊
@@CourtneyReads 🥳🥳 that will make it easy!
I think I like E.T.A. Hoffman’s original the best. I do like the Dumas version too. I feel like most versions of the ballet may actually be closer to Dumas!
So glad you are on team Nutcracker and reading it too. My little ballerina is a party guest, snow, waltz of the flowers, and most notably in the Arabian pas de trois( two guys and a girl-she is off the floor a lot😊).
I can’t remember The Quiet Little Woman at all! I know I have read it because it was in my childhood library. I just downloaded it on Hoopla! It’s a 32 minute listen. It will keep me company over some laundry folding or dinner prep.
@@kellireadsalot laundry is always a great time to listen!!
I have The Quiet Little Woman on hold at the library. I would love to buddy read with you. I am not reading the Nutcracker story, but am doing a Nutcracker coloring book which includes a very abridged storyline. Until then, I am finishing my CS Lewis sci-fi to wrap up November.
Hi Deea! Yes, I will be buddy reading this with you! : ) Looking forward!
@@areadersalmanacwithceleste1366 hooray 🎉🤗
@@areadersalmanacwithceleste1366 do you have voxer? Should we just email about it?
I love 'The Box of Delights' there's a lovely TV adaptation that I have on DVD from 1984.
That is lovely to hear that you enjoy it so much! Makes me even more ready to dive into it!
@@novelideea Only in recent years, did I realise that music from the series wasn't written for it, it's from Victor Hey-Hutchinson's Carol Symphony, listening to that is lovely too.
I remember that TV show! They showed it in the US on a program called "Wonderworks" on PBS. I loved it!
Wonderful pile! I picked up a copy of The Best Christmas pageant Ever at a little free library - I think. I don't think I've ever read it, but I'm looking forward to it. Fun and short!
@@sandra3616 it’s very sweet🥹
I bought it from the book fair at school in 3 rd grade ☺️
@@sandra3616 I hope you enjoy it!♥️
@@novelideea In sure I will. A friend said the new movie is good, too. I don't go to a lot of movies, but I might go if that one comes.
🎄💚❤
@@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD 🎄♥️ ✨
I think I like E.T.A. Hoffman’s original the best. I do like the Dumas version too. I feel like most versions of the ballet may actually be closer to Dumas!
So glad you are on team Nutcracker and reading it too. My little ballerina is a party guest, snow, waltz of the flowers, and most notably in the Arabian pas de trois( two guys and a girl-she is off the floor a lot😊).
@@kellireadsalot - our 6 year old nephew is dancing in it this year! He is a party guest, a mouse, a bonbon and something else(?)
@@novelideeaso fun! The Nutcracker is so joyful! ❤
Sounds like a lot of great options! The only version of The Nutcracker I've read is the one by Alexandre Dumas. I should probably read the original at some point.
@@Coffee_and_a_Book For Years I thought Dumas WAS the original 🤭
@@novelideea I can see that. I heard about both versions around the same time, but I read Dumas first because I found a really pretty edition.
Did you invade my December TBR? 😂 I’m reading Dickens 5 novellas, I have Wintering on hold at the library, I’m reading that same LMA book, and I’m reading Chesterton for Advent. 😮 Very weird…but cool. I think I’m gonna like the Chesterton book of like essays for Advent.
@@ReadJournalLove 😵💫😂
That is funny! Is the Wintering the same author? There are two others by the same title that are more recently published.
Here’s to hoping we both enjoy them all!
@@novelideeaOh, mine is by a different author. Still, that’s just really cool though. 😊