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Lucy Maud Montgomery

2 series 15 books in order 1908–2008

Lucy Maud Montgomery, CBE, called "Maud" by family and friends and publicly known as L.M. Montgomery (1874-1942), was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning with Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908. The novel was an immediate success, its orphaned heroine Anne, adopted by siblings Marilla and Matthew, making Montgomery internationally famous.

Born
1874
Active years
1908–2008
Known for
Anne of Green Gables, Thrushwood book

Series by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables

15 books in order · 1908–2008 · Chronological order

  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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Thrushwood book

3 books in order · 1909

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Lucy Maud Montgomery written?

We list 15 books by Lucy Maud Montgomery across 2 series, published between 1908–2008 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Lucy Maud Montgomery's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Anne of Green Gables.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Lucy Maud Montgomery's books?

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