#charlottebronte #louisamay2020 #percyjackson #artemisfowlLizzys Adventures in Online Dating - winner of JASNAs 2021 Young Filmmakers ContestMeghan the Story Girl2021-10-28 | A modern day Elizabeth Bennet navigates the perils of online dating in this vlog style parody of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
I'm so excited to say that Lizzy's Adventures in Online Dating won the 2021 Young Filmmakers' Contest which is put on by the Jane Austen Society of North America, Southwest region. It was judged by some amazing filmmakers, authors, and other creatives who I have been a fan of for a long time. I was so honoured that they saw and enjoyed my work. Thank you to JASNA SW for making this happen!
Books Mentioned: Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte Shirley by Charlotte Bronte The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Gaskell Classic Works from Women Writers by variousA Long Fatal Love Chase SPOILER FREE #louisamay2020Meghan the Story Girl2020-06-29 | Here are my SPOILER FREE thoughts on one of Louisa May Alcott's "blood and thunder" stories.
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs
#louisamay2020 #louisamayalcott #alongfatallovechase #littlewomenThe Anne of Green Gables Book Tag [Original]Meghan the Story Girl2020-06-16 | I created a tag! Let's dive into the wonderful world of Anne of Green Gables! There will be spoilers for the first book in the series, but not the rest. Thank you to Sarah's Story Chronicles (formerly known as Sarah Hanet) for helping me create this tag! Her channel: youtube.com/user/pamdawkins13 My All Things Anne series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQTXKe30xsEVgUQ4s3OroBg4h3uBn5OV
The Questions: 1. Accidental Adoption - Matthew and Marilla meet Anne by mistake. How did you discover Anne of Green Gables? 2. Puffed Sleeves and Shabby Dresses - What is your favourite Matthew scene and favourite Marilla scene? 3. Red Roads - what is your favourite location in LM Montgomery's glorious PEI setting? 4. Kindred Spirits - which of Anne's kindred spirits do you relate to the most? 5. Broken Slate - what brought out the strongest emotions in you? 6. Raspberry Cordial - what surprised you the most? 7. Green Hair - what did not turn out the way you wanted it to? 8. Carrots - What is your favourite Anne and Gilbert moment? 9. Walking the ridge pole - LM Montgomery balances a lot of different storylines. Which is your favourite? 10. The Lily Maid - Just as Anne and her friends play characters from a favourite story, who would you want to play in Anne of Green Gables? 11. Tag some Kindred Spirits!
I tag: Sarah's Story Chronicles Naomi's Bookshelf Kate Howe Rainey Day Reads Literary Labors A Musical Bookworm ElizabethAnne Reads The Curly Reader tia and all the booksChannel Name Change and Jane Austen July TBRMeghan the Story Girl2020-06-11 | Here I discuss my new channel name as well as what I plan on reading for Jane Austen July!
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs
#louisamay2020 #louisamayalcott #hospitalsketches #littlewomenWatch Along Annoucement #louisamayalcottMeghan the Story Girl2020-05-25 | As part of our Year of Louisa May readalong, Kate Howe and I will be hosting a watch along of the movie The Inheritance (1997) based on Louisa May Alcott's novella. Date: Saturday, June 6th Time: 5:15 pm PST, 8:15 pm EST
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs
The Questions: 1. What was your first exposure to Shakespeare? 2. Which Shakespeare plays (and poems) have you read? 3. Which have you seen (either on stage or on film)? 4. Do you have a favorite edition of the complete works? 5. What is your favorite comedy? 6. History? 7. Tragedy? 8. Least favorite play? 9. Which play would you want to direct? 10. Which lesser known play do you think deserves more attention OR which lesser known play are you most excited about? Bonus, if relevant: What is your favorite play to teach/perform?
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs
#louisamay2020 #louisamayalcott #roseinbloom #littlewomenJourney to Jane Austen - Mansfield ParkMeghan the Story Girl2020-04-14 | Here I discuss the Jane Austen novel that is arguably least loved. Journey to Jane Austen series announcement video: youtube.com/watch?v=ve_v_Pw_yC8&list=PLpQTXKe30xsEQRUMmZgzauJSHCCzizaIH&index=4&t=7s My Jane Austen related playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQTXKe30xsEQRUMmZgzauJSHCCzizaIH #janeausten #mansfieldpark #prideandprejudice #northangerabbey #senseandsensibility #persuasion #emmaDoes Physical Description of Characters Matter? Discussion videoMeghan the Story Girl2020-04-07 | Here I talk about a topic that I find fascinating. It is how authors describe their characters' appearances. How important is it? Do you like it? Do you find it to be a hindrance? Let me know what you think in the comments below! Jennifer Brooks's video: youtube.com/watch?v=QoUbjVZt9jE&list=PLpQTXKe30xsHV3TGFyg0WtfcJPpUvN6ym&index=3&t=309s Books Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Villette by Charlotte Bronte The Professor by Charlotte Bronte Mansfield Park by Jane Austen The Baby-Sitters Club books by Ann M. Martin Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs
#janeausten #lucyworsley #northangerabbey #senseandsensibility #prideandprejudice #mansfieldpark #persuasion #emmaJourney to Jane Austen - Northanger Abbey and Sense & SensibilityMeghan the Story Girl2020-03-17 | Here I discuss Northanger Abbey and Sense and Sensibility as the next part in this series. Journey to Jane Austen series announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve_v_... My Jane Austen related playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
#janeausten #northangerabbey #senseandsensibility #prideandprejudice #mansfieldpark #persuasion #emma #johnmullan #lucyworsleyJourney to Jane Austen February Wrap UpMeghan the Story Girl2020-03-03 | This month I read Emma by Jane Austen and What Matters in Jane Austen by John Mullan in preparation for my trip to England. Here are my thoughts on both those books. Journey to Jane Austen series announcement video: youtube.com/watch?v=ve_v_Pw_yC8&list=PLpQTXKe30xsEQRUMmZgzauJSHCCzizaIH&index=4&t=2s My Jane Austen related playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
#janeausten #emma #johnmullan #prideandprejudice #senseandsensibility #northangerabbey #mansfieldpark #persuasion #lucyworsleyJos Boys #louisamay2020Meghan the Story Girl2020-02-29 | Here I talk about the final installment of the Little Women series, including themes such as women's career roles in the 1800's plus who I think should have ended up with who. There will be spoilers.
Louisa May Alcott playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... My Year of Louisa May announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Kgk... Kate Howe's Year of Louisa May announcement video youtu.be/cDAtNObz03Q
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs #louisamay2020 #louisamayalcott #josboys #littlemen #littlewomenThe Little Women Oscars!Meghan the Story Girl2020-02-19 | It's that time of the year, awards season! And Kate Howe and I would like to honour the best Little Women screen adaptations. Thank you to Sarah Hanet for giving me the idea of the nominations/Oscars style of this video and to Naomi from Naomi' Bookshelf for letting me use her editing software!
The questions: 1) Which book you read this year would you recommend to anyone and why? 2) Which book you read this year has taught you something new? 3) Which book you read this year came just at the right time when you needed it? 4) Which book you read this year will stay with you for a long time? 5) Which book you read this year expanded your reading horizons (new genre, author, theme, style, format)? 6) Which bookish things did you particularly enjoy doing/purchasing/using this year? 7) Who are some booktubers, subscribers or other bookish friends that you got to know better this year (through watching, comments, personal contact online or in real life or otherwise)? 8) What Booktube video(s) did you particularly enjoy this year? 9) Did you discover a new all-time favorite book? 10) Tag your favorite bookish people!
#thebrontes #maisiedobbs #susaneliamacneill #christyLittle Men #louisamay2020Meghan the Story Girl2020-01-29 | Here are my thoughts on Little Men, a less than stunning sequel to Louisa May Alcott's brilliant Little Women.
Louisa May Alcott playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... My Year of Louisa May announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Kgk... Kate Howe's Year of Louisa May announcement video youtu.be/cDAtNObz03Q
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs #louisamay2020 #louisamayalcott #littlemen #littlewomenBible Wrap UpMeghan the Story Girl2020-01-21 | I finished reading the whole Bible! Here are my thoughts on it. Lukas from Totally Prentious's video: youtube.com/watch?v=cuSb0GfjfkU&list=PLpQTXKe30xsHV3TGFyg0WtfcJPpUvN6ym #thebibleNew Years Book TagMeghan the Story Girl2020-01-14 | Naomi's Bookshelf's video:youtube.com/watch?v=6S5CRviuCKQ&t=5s Original Tag - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DnIO... Books for MK's: youtube.com/watch?v=mDH1DbIKMbk
New Year's Book Tag Questions 1. How many books are you planning to read in 2018? 2. Name 5 books that you didn’t get to this year but want to make a priority in 2018. 3. What genre do you want to read more of? 4. Name 3 non book related goals for 2018. 5. What’s a book you’ve had forever that you still need to read? 6. One word that your hoping 2018 will be: 7. Tag a friend!
#tagtuesday #2020goals #booktagGreta Gerwigs Little Women - My ThoughtsMeghan the Story Girl2020-01-03 | Here are my thoughts on the 2019 film version of Little Women. There will be SPOILERS.
#louisamay2020 #littlewomen #gretagerwigLittle Women #louisamay2020Meghan the Story Girl2019-12-29 | Here are my SPOILER FREE thoughts on Little Women where I discuss how I got cast as Amy March, faith in Little Women, and talent vs genius in Little Women.
Question 1: The Ghost of Christmas Past - A book that was a childhood favourite
Question 2: The Ghost of Christmas Present - A recent book that you think will become one of your all time favourites
Question 3: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come - A book coming out next year that you're most excited about
Question 4: Bah, Humbug! - A book that everyone else loves that you just can't stand
Question 5: Bob Cratchit - An old dependable that you always recommend
Question 6: Tiny Tim - An underhyped book that you think deserves more love
Question 7: Today? Why it's Christmas Day! - What's a book that always gets you in the mood for Christmas (apart from A Christmas Carol)?
Question 8: The Muppet Christmas Carol - Your favourite film adaptation of a book
Question 9: Tag some people!
I tag:
Kate Howe
Summer Dawn
ElizabethAnne Reads
Booktubers Mentioned:
Sarah Hanet
Books Mentioned:
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Emma by Jane Austen
The Guests of War Trilogy by Kit Pearson
The Maggie Hope Mysteries by Susan Elia MacNeal
Rilla of Ingleside by LM Montgomery
The book of Luke from the Bible
The Allie Fortune Mysteries by Sara Mills
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs
#louisamay2020 #louisamayalcott #littlewomen #johnmatteson#betsytacy2019 Winonas Pony CartMeghan the Story Girl2019-11-26 | Here are my thoughts on Winona's Pony Cart by Maud Hart Lovelace. There will be spoilers for this book, but not the rest of the series.
I tag: Sarah Hanet Naomi's Bookshelf Kate HoweAll Things Anne: My Favourite Anne of Green Gables scenesMeghan the Story Girl2019-11-12 | Here I discuss some of my favourite Anne scenes and talk about my experience playing Anne and slamming the slate over Gilbert’s head.
#allthingsanne #anneofgreengables #lmmontgomeryNovember TBRMeghan the Story Girl2019-11-05 | 0:32 - Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson 2:49 - The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Gaskell 4:16 - The book of Job from the Bible 5:54 - Winona's Pony Cart by Maud Hart Lovelace
Nonfiction November Challenges: 1. Design 2. Sport 3. True 4. Voice
#charlottebronte #thebible #betsytacy2019#betsytacy2019 Emily of Deep ValleyMeghan the Story Girl2019-10-29 | Here are my thoughts on Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace. There will be spoilers.
Read along hosted by:
Kate Howe Life Between Words Books I'm Not Reading
#maudhartlovelaceThe Victorian Literature TagMeghan the Story Girl2019-10-22 | Channels mentioned:
1. 1st piece of Victorian literature you read. 2. Your favourite Victorian novel. 3. Your favourite Victorian author. 4. Your favourite Victorian literary couple. 5. Your favourite Victorian villain. 6. Your favourite book where someone dies of consumption. 7. The longest Victorian novel you've read. 8. A Victorian author or book you feel is underrated. 9. The most beautiful edition of a Victorian classic you have. 10. The 3 unread Victorian books you want to try.
#victoberA Year of Louisa May Read Along AnnouncementMeghan the Story Girl2019-10-15 | I am thrilled to be announcing a Louisa May Alcott read along that I will be hosting with the wonderfully talented Kate Howe!
Read Along Schedule: November: Eden's Outcasts by John Matteson December: Little Women January: Little Men February: Jo's Boys March: Eight Cousins April: Rose In Bloom May: Hospital Sketches June: A Long Fatal Love Chase July: Work - A Story of Experience August: An Old Fashioned Girl September: Under the Lilacs
#louisamay2020 #louisamayalcott #littlewomenRanking Elizabeth Gaskells NovelsMeghan the Story Girl2019-10-08 | In celebration of #Victober, I ranked the novels of my favourite Victorian author from my least favourite to favourite.
#elizabethgaskellMy Victober TBRMeghan the Story Girl2019-10-01 | The most wonderful time of the year is finally here, and I'm so thrilled to be sharing with you what Victorian literature I plan on reading this October. Thanks to the hosts of Victober:
Ange, Beyond the Pages: https://www.youtube.com/user/beyondth...
Kate Howe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcj...
#Victober #victobertbr#betsytacy2019 Carneys House PartyMeghan the Story Girl2019-09-24 | Here are my thoughts on Carney's House Party by Maud Hart Lovelace. There will be spoilers.
Read along hosted by:
Kate Howe Life Between Words Books I'm Not Reading
#maudhartlovelaceLittle Women 1994 and 2017 - My ThoughtsMeghan the Story Girl2019-09-17 | Here I discuss what I think of two famous adaptations of Little Women - the 1994 Winona Ryder film and the 2017 BBC/PBS miniseries.
As this is an in depth discussion of these adaptations of Little Women, there will be spoilers.
Trailer for the 2017 mini-series: youtube.com/watch?v=oaIVZT4EkwA5 Things I Learned About Shakespeare as an Acting StudentMeghan the Story Girl2019-09-10 | In celebration of Shaketube (a month long readathon of Shakespeare's work on Booktube) I'm excited to share these 5 things with you! I should add that ultimately, you can't always apply these perfectly. What's most important is that you tell the story well.
Special thanks to the hosts of Shaketube:
Steve Donoghue Old Blue’s Chapter and Verse Totally Pretentious
#shakespeare #shaketubeAugust Wrap UpMeghan the Story Girl2019-09-05 | Here I discuss the 5 wonderful books I read this month.