sparrow Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 ...and I just finished a book, so I'm looking for something to read. Should I finally read it? I have so many books to read. I guess I just need someone to tell me they love it. I bought the entire series at a booksale, so this could end up being the summer of Anne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I LOVE AoGG! I read the entire series almost yearly. I love following Anne as she becomes a young woman, and then an adult with her own family. I even love the books with her children as the main characters (Rilla of Ingleside is so fun & cute.) READ THEM. PRONTO! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Do it!! I love Anne of Green Gables... really, I love all of the Anne books. I love the writing, I love the characters, I just love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I grew up with an aversion to Anne of Green Gables. My grandparents had it on video and I watched it when I was too young to really appreciate it. I gave them a chance as an adult, and enjoyed them (though I admit I haven't been able to get into Rilla of Ingleside). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Absolutely read it! I love Anne! Let us know how you like it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 They are wonderful books!!! I love them all!! Read them with a.box of tissues, I needed them many times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 The hive has spoken. You need to read Anne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Just one more voice telling you to read Anne! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 ...and I just finished a book, so I'm looking for something to read. Should I finally read it? I have so many books to read. I guess I just need someone to tell me they love it. I bought the entire series at a booksale, so this could end up being the summer of Anne! YES. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 This is definitely the summer of Anne (with an 'e' :001_smile:) I love the books. Love them. Yes, you will need tissues. Then watch the TV series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I never read them until I was in college. Despite being an avid reader, I had never even heard of them until I saw them in a friend's dorm room. I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Then after you read them all, you must take a trip to Prince Edward Island- one of the best vacations we ever took! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I read the first book a few years ago for the first time. (I had never even heard of it growing up. :confused:) I loved the book! In fact, I still giggle about one of the scenes whenever it comes into my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I loved the book! In fact, I still giggle about one of the scenes whenever it comes into my mind. Well... ? Which scene? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yes! Read them!!! They are wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I wasn't "in" to them when I was younger, but I read Anne of Green Gables this last year and loved it. Definitely read it/them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well... ? Which scene? :DWell... I didn't know if I should say, but... Spoiler alert: Where Anne is a young teacher and throws the firecrackers in the stove, thinking the package was food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajudy Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Anne of Green Gables is one of my all time favorites! I absolutely LOVE Anne. It's nice to see so many kindred spirits here. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well, I've never read them either. Now you all convinced me to go the 3 books together on Kindle for $.99. I look forward to reading them! Do you know I was in my very early 30's, or maybe late 20's, before I read any of the Lord of the Rings books? As much of a reader as I've always been, neither of these had ever really come up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 That's exactly what I needed to hear :001_smile:. I'm excited to get started now! I'll check back in and let you know how it's going. Thanks for all input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have really fond memories of reading the entire series in 6th grade. I would rush home from school so I could pick up where I left off and would spend the whole afternoon immersed in them, curled up with my cat. Now I reread the series every few years. I still love them as much as I did then, definitely not to be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yes you should read them especially the first few in the series. I have read all of them. After awhile Anne got on my nerves a bit because I don't like how indecisive she is, but I still really enjoyed the books even if I did want to hit her in the head with a two by four a few times. :lol::leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 LOVE Anne!!!! One of my favorite books of all time, ever ever ever. I don't like the rest as much, because I kind of hated seeing her growing up....but that is my own weird issue. Definitley read!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Oh, I forgot to add that you must read The Blue Castle, too. I think that's my favorite L. M. Montgomery book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Now you all convinced me to go the 3 books together on Kindle for $.99.I don't know how good the 99 cent Kindle book trio is, but I downloaded the second "Anne" book free and it was missing half of one chapter. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 ...and I just finished a book, so I'm looking for something to read. Should I finally read it? I have so many books to read. I guess I just need someone to tell me they love it. I bought the entire series at a booksale, so this could end up being the summer of Anne! *shock! gasp!* you have to read! <3 Anne with an E! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I think you should read them but it will probably only take you a week. :) I usually read anything before I give it to dd but I grew up loving Anne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Happy Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm a huge fan. Read and then watch the series. LOVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Only watch the first two in the series, the third one is terribly stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy B Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I will be the one negative voice: I really and truly did not care for Anne. I hope, for your sake, that you adore it and have a splendid summer of reading. I did enjoy the Emily series by L. M. Montgomery, though. A bit darker than Anne. And I agree, some of the other L. M. Montgomery books are great; I, too, enjoyed The Blue Castle. Now, :auto: before the loyal Anne fans throw tomatoes. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Love the Anne series. I'd say Anne of Ingleside is prob my fave of all. Def read in order though ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I will be the one negative voice: I really and truly did not care for Anne. I hope, for your sake, that you adore it and have a splendid summer of reading. I did enjoy the Emily series by L. M. Montgomery, though. A bit darker than Anne. And I agree, some of the other L. M. Montgomery books are great; I, too, enjoyed The Blue Castle. Now, :auto: before the loyal Anne fans throw tomatoes. :-) Emily is autobiographical and so it should seem more real. LMM identified with Emily. I liked Emily as well but I don't dislike Anne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I like Anne, but I love Emily. Anne is too fearfully cheerful, but Emily is real. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpuffins Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Anne series = INCREDIBLE :) Emily series = INCREDIBLE but for a completely different reason Both are on my 'mental floss' list for 'must read at least once every 3-4yrs' and I have the boxed sets of them bought properly on PEI when I was a pre-teen, on one of those family trips :) Growing up in the Maritimes, this was our "Laura" book series, where things made sense that don't to those who aren't from a maritime tradition. At university (in the Maritimes), one of the popular "students not from here" trips would be to PEI & the associated LMMontgomery sites. It usually was on the list w/ Hopewell Rocks (highest tides in the world) and Magnetic Hill (illusion hill in Moncton, NB that messes w/ your mind even if you know the trick!). And, FWIW, these were NOT on the curriculum at school growing up as it was assumed the girls would read it and the boys would hit you if you even suggested they read them! Maritimer for life :) Grew up in Saint John, NB; university in Saint John, then Fredericton, NB, then grad school in Guelph, ON. Moved to Moncton, NB when done w/ grad school. Do.Not.Wish.To.Live.Elsewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Love the Anne series.I'd say Anne of Ingleside is prob my fave of all. Def read in order though ;) Now this is interesting to me! AoI and AoWP were written last at the insistence of LMM's publisher, and she was never fond of them. I do tend to think they are the weakest in the series. I especially dislike the foreshadowing in AoI. My favorite is Anne of the Island, I think (or maybe Anne's House of Dreams). I identified with it so much when I was that age! I also recommend The Blue Castle (I wore out my original copy!) and I really enjoy A Tangled Web too. Really, I would just read the whole canon. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Anne's House of Dreams is my favourite. Story Girl is also EXCELLENT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I listened to the audiobook last year. Wonderful story. By all means, read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Now this is interesting to me! AoI and AoWP were written last at the insistence of LMM's publisher, and she was never fond of them. I do tend to think they are the weakest in the series. I especially dislike the foreshadowing in AoI. My favorite is Anne of the Island, I think (or maybe Anne's House of Dreams). I identified with it so much when I was that age! I also recommend The Blue Castle (I wore out my original copy!) and I really enjoy A Tangled Web too. Really, I would just read the whole canon. :tongue_smilie: Funny, b/c Anne of the Island is my *least* favourite. I think part of it is, as I said in another thread, Aunt Mary Maria is soooo like my MIL it gives me chills. So exactly what living w/her would be like :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I loved Anne of Green Gables--and it reads aloud beautifully. Both of my boys loved it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Anne's House of Dreams is my favourite. Story Girl is also EXCELLENT! The Story Girl and its sequel The Golden Road are my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Funny, b/c Anne of the Island is my *least* favourite. I think part of it is, as I said in another thread, Aunt Mary Maria is soooo like my MIL it gives me chills. So exactly what living w/her would be like :lol: Lol, now THAT would do it! :lol: :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The Story Girl and its sequel The Golden Road are my favourites. Love them both. I believe that these, as well as "Emily of New Moon" are somewhat autobiographical. The Emily series are also wonderful, especially if you have a dd who likes to write - hey, I should have my dd read them. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I also loved the Chronicles of Avonlea, for further little stories with the characters from the Anne books. (There's also a More Chronicles... for those who just want more!) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgo95 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I love LM Montgomery! Project Gutenberg has a fair number of her books, btw. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I also loved the Chronicles of Avonlea, for further little stories with the characters from the Anne books. (There's also a More Chronicles... for those who just want more!) ;)Some of the stories are delightful, others pretty good, but these volumes should be pre-read as there are a couple stories (and only a couple) with racist content and which do not, IMHO, possess sufficient merit to read in spite of this. I'll look up the story titles later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 I love LM Montgomery! Project Gutenberg has a fair number of her books, btw. Enjoy! Excellent! I downloaded The Story Girl, Anne's House of Dreams, and The Golden Road. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 AoGG is our current read aloud! It's a wonderful book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 My 13 yo SON loved this book. I truly believe that anyone who's lived with a drama queen will appreciate the book. Anne's character is so lovably dramatic that she's irresistible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressa Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I love Anne. I still have my original copies of all the books that I purchased with my babysitting money. The books read aloud very well. I always chose an excerpt from one of the books when I had to give a book excerpt speech. Anne walking the roof reads especially well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Some of the stories are delightful, others pretty good, but these volumes should be pre-read as there are a couple stories (and only a couple) with racist content and which do not, IMHO, possess sufficient merit to read in spite of this. I'll look up the story titles later. I misremembered, and there's only one. There's another story about the conversion of an atheist that we skipped. Avoid "Tannis of the Flats" - from Further Chronicles... It's not only racist, but is not really a children's story at all. I do take some comfort in the fact that L.M. Montgomery's publisher released the stories in Further Chronicles of Avonlea without her permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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