Anne Shirley Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Anne Shirley books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Anne of Green Gables
Buy on Amazon1908
Anne of Avonlea
Buy on Amazon1909
Anne of the Island
Buy on Amazon1915
Anne's House of Dreams
Buy on Amazon1917
Rainbow Valley
Buy on Amazon1919
Rilla of Ingleside
Buy on Amazon1921
Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows
Buy on Amazon1936
Anne of Ingleside
Buy on Amazon1939
Before Green Gables (By: Budge Wilson)
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Anne Shirley series is publication order: 1. Anne of Green Gables (1908), 2. Anne of Avonlea (1909), 3. Anne of the Island (1915), 4. Anne's House of Dreams (1917), 5. Rainbow Valley (1919), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Anne Shirley series by Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery contains 9 books. The series began in 1908 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Anne Shirley series is written by Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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