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Welcome to The Fanny Fern Library, where wit has a sharp point, sentiment has a backbone, and respectable society is seldom allowed to pass without inspection.Here you’ll hear Fanny Fern’s books read in full: stories of women, work, marriage, money, motherhood, mischief, sorrow, and the absurdities people commit in the name of propriety. Come for the nineteenth-century charm; stay for the observations that sound suspiciously modern.Draw up a chair. Fanny has something to say.

American novelist, children's writer, humorist, and newspaper columnist from the 1850s to the 1870s, Fanny Fern (real name of Sara Payson Willis) was the first woman to have her own regular column, became the highest-paid columnist in the US by 1855, and would support herself for more than 20 years by her writing. Ginger-Snaps, published in 1870, covers a broad range of topics in plain language and with biting humor. She describes these columns in her Preface as follows: “When I was a little girl, I used to play "make ginger-snaps;" and I always tossed in all the ginger in the spice-box, be ...

Dive into the captivating semi-autobiography of a woman whose life is a rollercoaster of profound highs and devastating lows. From early successes and immense joy to facing heart-wrenching challenges, this story reveals the stark heartlessness some individuals can exhibit, including family members. It critiques the hypocrisy found in certain religious circles while showcasing the remarkable resilience and desperation that can drive a person to their limits. Prepare to journey alongside the author through a tapestry of emotions—some uplifting, others difficult to confront. This must-read book...