Anne of Green Gables Books in Order

L.M. Montgomery's beloved series follows orphan Anne Shirley from her arrival at Green Gables on Prince Edward Island through adulthood, marriage, and the lives of her children. The eight main novels span Anne's coming-of-age and her family's experiences up to and through World War I.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Anne of Green Gables

    Anne of Green Gables

    1908 · Lucy Maud Montgomery

    "Anne of Green Gables" is a novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, and it is the first book in a series. The story follows Anne Shirley, a young girl who is…

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  2. Cover of Anne of Avonlea

    Anne of Avonlea

    1909 · Lucy Maud Montgomery

    Anne of Avonlea is a 1909 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, published under the name L. M. Montgomery. It is the first sequel to her earlier work Anne…

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  3. Cover of Anne of the Island

    Anne of the Island

    1992 · Lucy Maud Montgomery

    Anne Shirley embarks on a new journey as she leaves her childhood behind and travels to Redmond College. She is joined by her old friend Prissy…

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  4. Cover of Anne of Windy Poplars

    Anne of Windy Poplars

    1983 · Lucy Maud Montgomery

    Anne Shirley has left Redmond College to start a new job as principal of Summerside High School, moving away from Green Gables. The Pringles,…

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  5. Cover of Anne's House of Dreams

    Anne's House of Dreams

    1917 · Lucy Maud Montgomery

    Newly married to Gilbert Blythe, Anne leaves Avonlea to begin life in a little house by the harbor on Prince Edward Island's far shore. As she…

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  6. Cover of Anne of Ingleside

    Anne of Ingleside

    1939 · Lucy Maud Montgomery

    Anne Blythe, now a mother of six, returns with her family to their home of Ingleside, where the household brims with childhood adventures, small…

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  7. Cover of Rainbow Valley

    Rainbow Valley

    1919 · Lucy Maud Montgomery

    The focus shifts to the lively brood of Anne and Gilbert's children and the family of the new widowed minister next door, whose motherless youngsters…

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  8. Cover of Rilla of Ingleside

    Rilla of Ingleside

    1985 · Lucy Maud Montgomery

    Fifteen-year-old Rilla, the daughter of Anne Shirley Blythe, grows from a carefree, irresponsible girl into a strong and capable young woman during…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Anne of Green Gables books in?

Chronological order — This is the Chronological order widely recommended by readers; it differs from strict publication order. Start with “Anne of Green Gables.”

How many books are in the Anne of Green Gables series?

We list 15 books by Lucy Maud Montgomery , published between 1908–2008.

Where can I buy the Anne of Green Gables books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.