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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Anne Shirley series? Start with "Anne of Green Gables" (1908) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Anne Shirley reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Anne of Green Gables
1908
Anne of Avonlea
1909
Anne of the Island
1915
Anne's House of Dreams
1917
Rainbow Valley
1919
Rilla of Ingleside
1921
Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows
1936
Anne of Ingleside
1939
Before Green Gables (By: Budge Wilson)
2008
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