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ⓘ About Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery
L. M. (Maud) Montgomery was a Canadian fiction writer who was most well known for her novels that started with Anne of Green Gables. That book was an immediate success and was followed by a number of sequels with Anne as a central character. Altogether, Montgomery published 20 novels, along with 530 short stories, 500 poems, and 30 essays. Lucy Maud was born in Clifton (now New London), Prince Edward Island, on a cold and snowy day on the 30th of November, 1874. Her mother was Clara Woolner Macneill Montgomery. Her mother died of tuberculosis when Maud was only 21 months old, leaving her father, Hugh John Montgomery, grief-stricken and distraught over her death. Feeling guilty over the death of his wife, her father gave custody of Maud to her maternal grandparents. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books series, Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books with Anne of Green Gables, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Anne of Avonlea
Anne of Avonlea is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Anne of the Island
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books with Anne of the Island, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Anne's House of Dreams
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books with Anne's House of Dreams, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Rainbow Valley
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books with Rainbow Valley, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Rilla of Ingleside
Rilla of Ingleside continues the Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books with Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Anne of Ingleside
Anne of Ingleside continues the Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Anne of Green Gables
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books with Anne of Green Gables, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Anne of Avonlea
Anne of Avonlea is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Anne of the Island
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books with Anne of the Island, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books with Anne of Windy Poplars / Anne of Windy Willows, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Anne's House of Dreams
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books with Anne's House of Dreams, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Anne of Ingleside
Anne of Ingleside continues the Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Rainbow Valley
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books with Rainbow Valley, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Rilla of Ingleside
Rilla of Ingleside continues the Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Chronicles of Avonlea
Chronicles of Avonlea is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chronicles of Avonlea Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Further Chronicles of Avonlea
Further Chronicles of Avonlea is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chronicles of Avonlea Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Emily of New Moon
Emily of New Moon continues the Publication Order of Emily Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Emily Climbs
Emily Climbs is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Emily Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Emily's Quest
Epic adventure awaits in Emily's Quest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Emily Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery has built.
The Story Girl
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of King Family Books with The Story Girl, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
The Golden Road
The Golden Road continues the Publication Order of King Family Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The PEI Years, 1889-1900
The PEI Years, 1889-1900 continues the Publication Order of L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The PEI Years, 1901-1911
The PEI Years, 1901-1911 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
The Ontario Years, 1911-1917
The Ontario Years, 1911-1917 continues the Publication Order of L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Ontario Years, 1918-1921
The Ontario Years, 1918-1921 continues the Publication Order of L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Ontario Years, 1922-1925
The Ontario Years, 1922-1925 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
The Ontario Years, 1926-1929
The Ontario Years, 1926-1929 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
The Ontario Years, 1930-1933
The Ontario Years, 1930-1933 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 1
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 1 continues the Publication Order of Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery Books with The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 2, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 3
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 3 continues the Publication Order of Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 4
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 5
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Selected Journals Of L.M. Montgomery Books with The Selected Journals of L.M. Montgomery, Vol. 5, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Pat of Silver Bush
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Silver Bush Books with Pat of Silver Bush, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Mistress Pat
Mistress Pat is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Silver Bush Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Kilmeny of the Orchard
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Kilmeny of the Orchard, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Magic for Marigold
Magic takes center stage in Magic for Marigold, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
The Blue Castle
The Blue Castle continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Tangled Web
A Tangled Web is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Jane of Lantern Hill
Jane of Lantern Hill continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Alpine Path: The Story of My Career
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Alpine Path: The Story of My Career, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
The Green Gables Letters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Green Gables Letters, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Four From Lucy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Four From Lucy, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals
L.M. Montgomery's Complete Journals continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Way to Slumbertown
The Way to Slumbertown continues the Publication Order of Poetry Books story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Watchman, and Other Poems
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Watchman, and Other Poems, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
The Road to Yesterday
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Road to Yesterday, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
The Doctor's Sweetheart and Other Stories
The Doctor's Sweetheart and Other Stories explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Collections series by Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Poetry of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Poetry of Lucy Maud Montgomery is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Akin to Anne: Tales of Other Orphans
Akin to Anne: Tales of Other Orphans continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Along the Shore
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Along the Shore, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Among the Shadows: Tales from the Darker Side
Among the Shadows: Tales from the Darker Side continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
After Many Days
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with After Many Days, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Against the Odds: Tales of Achievement
Against the Odds: Tales of Achievement is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
At the Altar: Matrimonial Tales
At the Altar: Matrimonial Tales is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Across the Miles: Tales of Correspondence
Across the Miles: Tales of Correspondence is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories
Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Blythes Are Quoted
The Blythes Are Quoted is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery have come to expect.
The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories
The Dover Anthology of Cat Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Favorite Love Stories
Favorite Love Stories explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
Classic Cat Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Classic Cat Stories, another outstanding contribution from Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery?
Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 63 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books, Chronological Order of Anne Shirley Books, Publication Order of Chronicles of Avonlea Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery series to start with?
For readers new to Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's work, the Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 8 books. Begin with Anne of Green Gables to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery written?
Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery has written over 63 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery books in order?
Yes, reading Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery write in?
Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 63 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Lucy Maud L.M. Montgomery's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anne Shirley Books series. The first book, Anne of Green Gables, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.