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Anne of Green Gables remains an inspirational favourite
Indigo Books & Music Inc. recently announced their Booklovers' Top Ten "Life-changing" Books of the past decade, and Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic about red-haired Anne Shirley came in 4th. It was the highest ranked Canadian book on the list.
In a CBC.ca story, Lisa Huie, manager of public relations for Indigo, said it is amazing how L. M. Montgomery's 1908 novel has remained relevant to readers.
"Anne has, for generations, connected with readers and I think that she continues to engage with book lovers across the country," said Huie.
Booklovers' Top Ten "Life-changing" Books
- The Bible
- To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee, 1960
- Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom, 1997
- Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery, 1908
- The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini, 2003
- The Alchemist, Paul Coelho, 1988
- The Book of Negroes, Lawrence Hill, 2007
- Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, 1997
- The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien, 1954
- Life of Pi, Yann Martel, 2002
For details, read the CBC story Anne of Green Gables still a life changer.
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FIVE ANNE THINGS
A few tips for following Anne:
- visit Green Gables in PEI National Park, walk the haunted wood!
- take home a special Anne memory; shop at the Anne of Green Gables Store.
- the Bideford Parsonage Museum, where Montgomery once taught school.
- Avonlea Village, a fun day for the whole family.
- the Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace in New London.
Find Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island
As the surf laps at your feet and sand dunes stretch for as far as the eye can see under a sky filled with billowing clouds, it becomes clear that your search for the enchanting island the irrepressible Anne Shirley falls in love with is complete.
Continue reading this Associated Press article on the ABC News website.
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