Favorites Friday: Anne of Green Gables

I discovered Anne of Green Gables as a teenager. I fell in love with the 1985 movie with Megan Follows. This was a time when you had to either get lucky and catch it on tv or watch the tv guide for future airings.  Some time in the 90s my grandmother gave me the VHS boxed set of 3 movies. It was a very special gift. She enjoyed the movie also. Today when I think of Anne I think of my grandmother. 

I did not read the series until almost 10 years ago. Why did I wait so long?  

The series is a beautiful 8 book set that follows a red headed orphan with a big imagination and sometimes a big temper.  They can both get her into trouble.  Anne is adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert quite by accident.  Marilla and Matthew are siblings with a big farm. They needed a boy to help with the farm. Marilla wanted to send her back when the orphanage accidentally sent a girl but Matthew immediately fell in love. They eventually allowed her to stay and Marilla also came to love Anne.  Matthew is my favorite character. He is so soft spoken and gentle. He adores and loves Anne. Every girl should have a Matthew Cuthbert in her life and possibly a Gilbert Blythe too. 

In the US it is difficult to get the full 8 book set due to copyrights. The set that is available includes smaller books with very small print. The first pic shows the 2 sets I purchased in order to read all 8 books. 

The 2nd pic is a small part of my Anne book collection. These books are mostly used and I find them at resale stores, goodwill, and used bookstores.

If you haven't read Anne I highly recommend it. The movie is great to . If you prefer something newer there are 2 versions that have been produced recently.