Welcome to the complete guide to Anne of Green Gables books in order.
Anne of Green Gables was the first novel written by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published in 1908 to huge acclaim. The book, even to this day, is an enduring children’s classic
Canadian author L M Montgomery was born in 1874 on Prince Edward Island, where the Anne of Green Gables books are set.
The series is a continuing story of Anne’s world. We trace her path from the early years of Anne through her encounters with her best friend Diana Barry, rival Gilbert Blyth, her first kiss, making new friends, and ultimately discovering true love.
I love Anne of Green Gables. It’s the perfect book to read when you’re feeling sad and Anne Shirley is one of my favourite female characters of all time.
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Complete List of Anne of Green Gables Books in Order
- Anne Of Green Gables book 1: Anne of Green Gables
- Anne Of Green Gables book 2: Anne Of Avonlea
- Anne Of Green Gables book 3: Anne of the Island
- Anne of Green Gables book 4: Anne Of Windy Poplars
- Anne of Green Gables book 5: Anne’s House Of Dreams
- Anne of Green Gables book 6: Anne Of Ingleside
- Anne of Green Gables book 7: Anne Of Rainbow Valley
- Anne of Green Gables book 8: Rilla Of Ingleside
Anne of Green Gables Short Story Collections
- Chronicles of Avonlea
- Further Chronicles of Avonlea
First published in 1912, the Chronicles of Avonlea are a collection of short stories by related to the Anne of Green Gables series.
Further Chronicles of Avonlea was published eight years after its predecessor and consists of new and exciting tales. In this second collection of stories, L.M. Montgomery continues to expand the world of Avonlea. She introduces new characters and scenarios that take readers on a trip through the unknown.
What is Anne of Green Gables about?
The Anne of Green Gables books focus on the life of Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl with red hair, from the fictional community of Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia. The story begins with her arrival at the Prince Edward Island farm of Marilla Cuthbert and Matthew Cuthbert.
Anne, with her vivid imagination and irrepressible spirit, always had a knack for finding kindred spirits in the most unexpected places.
Is there an Anne of Green Gables sequel?
Yes! Not only is there an Anne of Green Gables sequel, there are eight titles in total within the series. Anne of Avonlea is the sequel and picks up where we left Anne in the first book.
How many Anne of Green Gables books are there?
There are eight books in total in the Anne of Green Gables book series.
Do you need to read Anne of Green Gables books in order?
While you can enjoy each Anne of Green Gables book on its own, I’d definitely recommend reading them in order to gain a better sense of how the characters grow and the story unfolds over time. So, if you want the full experience and to really get to know Anne and her world, it’s worth starting with the first book and going from there.
Summary
There are eight Anne of Green Gables books in total. You can buy them all individually or you can get some lovely eight book collection gift sets.
If you’ve read the books and are wanting more Anne Shirley in your life, you can also watch one of the tv adaptations. The books have been adapted into several television series over the years, including the 1985 miniseries starring Megan Follows and the more recent Netflix adaptation, “Anne with an E,” which brought a fresh perspective to L.M. Montgomery’s timeless tale.