I first became aware of the “timeless classic” series of Anne of Green Gables books when I was in my early teens. My step mother talked about liking the books – I wanted to like the books because she did.

The “spirited redhead orphan” in Prince Edward Island is wonderfully portrayed in these books. We get to watch her grow up and journey through adulthood, complete with her ongoing series of childhood antics.

I did read a couple of the books in this eight-book series when I was a teenager, then moved on to other things. I have recently come back to Anne of Green Gables. In looking for a distraction from the other topics I’ve been reading recently, Anne is proving to be a pleasant distraction. Her character is portrayed in a readable way. Further, the author wrote these books in a light, easy-reading style yet also inserts insightful observations that engross our interest in human nature.

This time, I am re-reading the first two books so that I can read the remaining six books. I find myself dog-earing pages that have interesting observations worth reflecting up repeatedly.

Bibliophile and would-be-antiquarian Kim Burkhardt reviews books at The Books of the Ages. If you are a new visitor, it would be great to have you follow this blog (thank you!). If you know someone who would like this blog, please share it with them (thank you!).