Reader discussion: Anne of Green Gables

Public reader discussion about Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery.

What passage from a book gives you a feeling of nostalgia for a place you've never been, or a sense of well-being?

By NinaInTucson95

One I’d pick is from *Ribsy* by Beverly Cleary. It’s about this dog who ends up getting lost, and at one point a really sweet older lady lets him in because he looks like he’s starving. She doesn’t have any dog food, but she makes him scrambled eggs and hangs out with him for a bit. I don’t know, I just remember thinking it sounded so comforting—like a hungry dog trying to find his way home, and somebody actually being kind enough to cook him eggs.

Emily of new moon/ Anne of green gables (Anne with an E).

By earlyStone57

I’m totally a mood reader, and lately I just wanted something warm and cozy, so I was planning to start the second Anne of Green Gables book. But then I saw Emily of New Moon by the same author and… I can’t even explain how much I ended up loving it. I really connected with Emily, and it honestly felt like New Moon was a real place I could step into. So I’d love to hear what everyone else thought! Also, there was one part that kinda creeped me out a little, but I don’t wanna spoil anything.

[Announcement] Runner up Read - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

By Narrow-Rabbit

Hey club friends!! Okay, it’s time for the next Runner up Read (RuR)!! If you’re into classic books, Anne of Green Gables is such a fun one and honestly works for basically any age. Also big thanks to u/badwolf691 for throwing Anne in as a Gutenberg nomination back in Dec 2022—so close to winning, like only two votes behind 😭 This one got picked by the random Wheel of Books our mascot Thor spins. Let’s gooo Thor!! He starts out all cute and well-behaved… and then at the end he literally *devours* the treat. Quick question—what even is a Runner up Read? It’s the books that almost made it as the monthly pick (second place). So we’re basically giving the runner-ups a second chance by collecting them all, putting them on a wheel, and spinning again when the current one finishes. From Goodreads: it’s the story of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan who ends up on Prince Edward Island, but the Cuthberts were hoping to adopt a boy. Before they can send her back, Anne ends up winning them over, and it’s all about growing up, hopes/dreams, family stuff, and love. About the author (L.M. Montgomery): she’s Canadian, has a ton of writings/journals/letters, and her home is a National Historic Site. The Government of Canada also recognized her as a Person of National Historic Significance in 1943. Even Mark Twain had something nice to say about Anne, so yeah, that’s cool. And there’s also an entire Anne series, plus the Emily books and more—so we’ll definitely have plenty to do after this. u/Amanda39 and I, u/Joinedformyhubs, will be guiding everyone through Anne! Are you joining us? And have you read it before?

A little princess or Anne of green gables but for adults?

By ChapterDelta96

When I was a kid I was totally obsessed with *The Little Princess*—I must’ve read it like 10 times or more. I think what really got me was Sarah’s strength and how she didn’t just crumble when people tried to mess with her. And her imagination too—she kind of kept control of her own little world, like she had her own way of dealing with everything, and as a kid I remember being honestly amazed by that. (You’d probably have to have read it back then to really know what I mean lol.) Anne of Green Gables was another one I loved for similar reasons. Anyway, I’m wondering: are there any books for adults that have that same vibe? Like inspiring stories with people who have interesting, unusual thought processes—strong will, confidence, creative problem-solving—basically adult role models, either fictional or nonfiction.

Anne of Green Gables

By memoryPlanet47

Is anyone else totally obsessed with this book? I’m 24 and finally read it for the first time recently, and I honestly loved it so much. It feels really sweet and genuine. Also, Anne Shirley is one of my favorite characters I’ve come across in a long time. I even just watched the 1985 adaptation and it was great. But if you’ve gotten past the first book, do you think the rest of the series is worth it?