Anne Shirley Books in Order

This page lists the complete Anne Shirley reading order by L.M. Montgomery, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 9 books / 1908-2008

Anne Shirley Reading Order

01 Anne of Green Gables 1908 Buy

02 Anne of Avonlea 1909 Buy

03 Anne of the Island 1915 Buy

04 Anne's House of Dreams 1917 Buy

05 Rainbow Valley 1919 Buy

06 Rilla of Ingleside 1921 Buy

07 Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows 1936 Buy

08 Anne of Ingleside 1939 Buy

09 Before Green Gables(By: Budge Wilson) 2008 Buy

Anne Shirley Books by Publication Order

1908 Anne of Green Gables #1

1909 Anne of Avonlea #2

1915 Anne of the Island #3

1917 Anne's House of Dreams #4

1919 Rainbow Valley #5

1921 Rilla of Ingleside #6

1936 Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows #7

1939 Anne of Ingleside #8

2008 Before Green Gables(By: Budge Wilson) #9

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Anne Shirley reading order?

The Anne Shirley reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Anne Shirley books are there?

This catalog currently lists 9 Anne Shirley books published across 1908-2008.

Who writes the Anne Shirley books?

Anne Shirley is listed as a book series by L.M. Montgomery.

Should I read Anne Shirley in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Anne Shirley. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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