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.
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Buy on Amazon1908 · 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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Buy on Amazon1909 · 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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Buy on Amazon1992 · 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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Buy on Amazon1983 · 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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Buy on Amazon1917 · 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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Buy on Amazon1939 · 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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Buy on Amazon1919 · 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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Buy on Amazon1985 · 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.
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Buy on Amazon1919 · Lucy Maud Montgomery
Rainbow Valley is the seventh book in the Anne of Green Gables series, published in 1919, though it was the fifth in the series. The story shifts…
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Buy on Amazon1920 · Lucy Maud Montgomery
A second gathering of short stories from the world of Avonlea, blending wry comedy with sentiment and the occasional touch of the uncanny. These…
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1939 · Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne of Ingleside is a children's novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, first published in July 1939 by McClelland and Stewart and the…
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Buy on Amazon1974 · Lucy Maud Montgomery
The Blythes Are Quoted, completed shortly before L.M. Montgomery's death, was intended as the ninth volume in her Anne series and was never before…
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Lucy Maud Montgomery
This collection gathers a dozen standalone tales set in and around the village of Avonlea and its neighbors. Featuring spinsters, sweethearts,…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · Lucy Maud Montgomery
Emily of New Moon is a 1923 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, who is also known for the Anne of Green Gables series. It is the first book in a series…
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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.