Mar 15, 2011

Kindred Spirits

So after mentioning my love of reading the works of Lucy Maud Montgomery, while curled up under the heady yellow blooms of a forsythia, I was tickled to see Anne of Green Gables pop up on my Kindle.   I have not reread Anne Shirley's adventures since my childhood, such rereading being long overdue.  99 cents later, I was entranced in Avonlea and longing for puffed sleeves.

I have stayed up entirely too late the last couple of nights, entranced- becoming angry when people insult poor little Anne, and getting weepy when Anne refuses Gilbert Blythe.  How can you not have a crush on Gilbert Blythe?  But, infinitely more satisfying than Jo's refusal of Teddy to marry some old German professor instead*, Anne and Gilbert are truly meant to be.

As an adult I can see why I loved Anne so- as a child I never quit talking, was consumed by my imagination, and loved being surrounded by trees the best. 

Last night I curled up with my story, tearing through the pages, hoping Anne does not marry Roy Gardner, with a cup of tea, windows open, furry dog on the ground beside my bed, and realized that life is pretty damn nice.  Now if I could only go home and read about Anne and Gilbert's wedding instead of going to work today. . .

*Little Women was in constant competition with Anne for favorite.

12 comments:

  1. I LOVED all of those books!!!! I tore through the entire series at least three times. Little Women was also great, but I also LOVED The Secret Garden.

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  2. I love the picture.
    Still obsessed with your dress.
    Amazing books.

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  3. a few weeks ago, i had an overwhelming urge to reread LLM's books, followed by multiple viewings of the PBS movies. so what a treat to see anne resurface here on one of my favourite reads! also, i love the anne/gilbert jo/teddy comparison! my ten-year-old-self still hasnt forgiven jo for declining teddy's proposal.

    ps. looove your dress!

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  4. Oh my goodness, for Christmas, my husband gave me the DVD collection and it was by far one of the greatest gifts ever. I always felt so connected to Anne Shirley (and Jo March if we're being honest). She was stubborn and smart and always took care of those who needed her. Sigh. Love.

    My sister of course, hates both Anne and Little Women. She got a Nook for Christmas and my dad started telling her that "maybe you'll finally like to read--why don't you download one of those Anne books your sister used to like"--bless his heart, he's trying!

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  5. There she weaves by night and day.....
    I loved her so. What a wonderful character. You make me want to read and watch her again.

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  6. i loved the "anne" books, too, and am now inspired to download them onto my ipad ASAP.

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  7. I adored Anne of Green Gables and Little Women growing up. I read the books and loved the Anne of Green Gables mini-series on PBS (major crush on Jonathan Crombie who played Gilbert).

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  8. I devoured those books, too! I'd love to go back and re-read. What a fun idea!

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  9. Anne's House of Dreams was my favorite......These books are such a comfort.

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  10. I LOVED THEM TOO. OMG - I remember reading them like it was yesterday. I can picture the movies too. SO FUN. And beautiful pic btw!

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  11. LOVE! I just finished re-reading them all for the hundredth time on my iPhone. Such great books! :)

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  12. I loved the Anne of Green Gables series too, and Emily of New Moon. Fun, fun!

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