Books in order
Anne of Green Gables books in order
by L. M. Montgomery
The Anne of Green Gables series has eight main novels about Anne Shirley’s life and family. Start with Anne of Green Gables, where an orphan finds a home on Prince Edward Island. Read a 15-minute summary here, free to start, or order paperback, hardcover or large print, printed at cost.
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Where to start
Start hereAnne of Green GablesL. M. MontgomeryBegin with Anne’s unexpected arrival at Green Gables and the Cuthberts’ decision about giving her a home.
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Another way inAnne of AvonleaL. M. MontgomeryChoose this for village life and the everyday challenges Anne faces as a young teacher helping raise two orphans.
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Or tryChronicles of AvonleaL. M. MontgomeryTry these stories if you prefer separate village lives, with family quarrels, delayed love and neighbours seeking connection.
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The books in order
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In order of publication
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Read |
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| 1 | 1908 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 2 | 1909 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 3 | 1915 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 4 | 1917 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 5 | 1919 | Novel | Free to startRead free | |
| 6 | 1921 | Novel | Free to startRead free |
Companion story collections
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Read |
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| 1 | 1912 | Chronicles of AvonleaL. M. Montgomery Village neighbours face delayed love, family quarrels and loneliness. | Stories | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1920 | Further Chronicles of AvonleaL. M. Montgomery Village lives turn on courtship, family pride, and old grudges. | Stories | Free to startRead free |
Questions
Do I have to read the Anne of Green Gables books in order?
No, but following Anne’s life in order is a helpful approach for a first reading. Begin with Anne of Green Gables before moving to Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island. The companion story collections offer another way to explore village life.
How many Anne of Green Gables books are there?
There are eight main Anne novels, with companion story collections alongside them. The novels listed here are a selection rather than the whole series. Chronicles of Avonlea and Further Chronicles of Avonlea are companion collections, not additional main novels.
Which book should I read first?
Start with Anne of Green Gables. It introduces eleven-year-old Anne Shirley as she arrives at the Cuthberts’ farm on Prince Edward Island. Matthew and Marilla had asked for a boy, so her arrival immediately raises the question of whether she can stay.
What is the best-known book in the series?
Anne of Green Gables is the best-known book in the series. It is also the recommended starting point here: Anne arrives as an orphan hoping for a home, while the Cuthberts must decide what to do about the unexpected girl.
Can I get the books in print?
Yes. Every book here comes as a paperback, hardcover or large print, printed when you order; start free and you pay only the cost of printing. Choose the print format that suits your reading preferences, whether you are starting with Anne of Green Gables or choosing a companion story collection.
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