I loved this book.
The photos are wonderful and they add to the Anne story, as you can now picture the area more clearly.
A book that all lovers of the Anne of Green Gables series should read.

I loved the Anne of Green Gables books! Reading this brought be back to those days. I forgot what a lyrical writer Maud Montgomery was! Catherine Reid has taken Maud's prose and juxtaposed it with photographs of nature and the grounds that Anne and Maud both haunted. I loved the insight that Maud's life had on her writings and how Catherine illustrated that with both photographs from Maud's time, her scrapbooks, and the facts of her life.
The edition I read was from Net Galley, thank you for an early peek of this great book, and read on my computer. What was so cool about that was the clarity and the size of the photographs. I have always wanted to visit PEI and Nova Scotia and this book cemented the reasons why!
I highly recommend this book to old and new fans alike of Anne of Green Gables!

As a little girl, I thought Anne and I were kindred spirits. I still think we are kindred spirits. Doesn't matter where I go there is always a house with a name, a lake that shines and trees that talk to me. So, when I found out that there was a book, The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables by Catherine Reid, about to come out filled with the landscapes of Prince Edward Island and the inspiration for Avonlea. I had to take a chance and request to read it! I'm so glad to have been able to read and review this book.

The pages are beautifully filled with photos of the island taken by photographer Kerry Michaels others taken personally by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The inside journal snippets from Maud's journals are a delight.

My only dislike of the book is the repetitive nature of some of the journal entries. Even though they are lovely, and show Maud's kinsmanship with the forests, the trees and all the rest of nature surrounding her, the book tends to share the same memories over and over. I feel that the book would have been better served if there were less instead of more of the same and let Maud's words fill the pages simply.

If you are a fan of L.M. Montgomery's and haven't had the chance to visit Prince Edward Island this book is the perfect way to tamper the ache of not having visited. I know it did for me.

I was blessed to read this book courtesy of Timber Press via NetGalley for my honest opinion.

I've been a fan of Anne of Green Gables for over 30 years. What a beautiful book - for fans of Anne's author, Lucy Maud Montgomery. This book makes you want to visit PEI to live the life Anne lived.

A lovely book for every reader (like me) who felt she and Anne are kindred spirits. I enjoyed so much re-visiting the Anne of Green Gables stories through this book as well as seeing the pretty landscape of Prince Edward Island for the first time. The addition of biographical details on the parallels between Montgomery and her character was also quite interesting. All fans of L.M. Montgomery's work will enjoy this book and everyone who wants to visit PEI will be inspired by the gorgeous photos.

The lush photos, the excerpts from LM Montgomery's writing, and the well chosen biographical tidbits make this book a true delight. After the first few pages, I was ready to pack my bags and run away to Prince Edward Island.
This book is a must read for all fans of Anne of Green Gables!

The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables is a wonderful companion book to the Anne of Green Gables series. I would recommend the book for anyone who as read the series, young or old, or anyone who has the desire to read the series after watching the recent Netflix series "Anne with an E." Gorgeously photographed and informative, the book makes the reader want to go back and read Anne of Green Gables again.

I remember reading the Anne books when I was about 10 years old and immediately connecting with the red-haired protagonist, being a precocious, red-haired kid myself. The beautifully descriptive luminous prose of the books have resonated with generations of readers. More than any other books I can think of, the setting of PEI and Avonlea, Green Gables and all the familiar places from the books are so vital to the narrative, they become characters themselves. L.M Montgomery's life shared many characteristics with her fictional protagonist, including practical orphan status, difficulty and hardship, but managed to maintain a positive attitude despite her challenges.

Even though I was always enchanted by the stories, I was not very familiar with the biography of Maud Montgomery and had never made a pilgrimage to visit the real settings themselves. Montgomery had such a gift of description that I felt as though I was there, walking in the same places and seeing the same settings as Anne (and Montgomery herself) did.

This book was a wonderful surprise for me. I was expecting photographs of PEI and the areas described in the Anne books, but there was so much more. The book is filled with beautiful photography and beautiful descriptions. In addition, there is a well written biography of Maud Montgomery herself, often in her own words in excerpts from her journals, interwoven into the text and photos. There are many period photos, many colorized by Montgomery herself, showing the landscapes and family which were part of her everyday life and provide context for her writing.

There is such a richness to this book. The style of writing suits Montgomery's prose and the parts written by the author, Catherine Reid, blend so seamlessly into the quoted and historical parts of the book that they are not at all distracting or jarring. She writes distinctly, but masterfully, and in a manner which complements but doesn't detract.

The photography is rich and varied. The scenery is beautiful. I can certainly see this book becoming a display/coffee table book for the photography, but the narrative is just as beautiful.

Lovely.

Four stars (and it makes me want to go revisit the original books, which I haven't read in many years).

*Frantically googles prices for plane tickets to Prince Edward Island* I can't really afford to travel, so I look at photobooks. If you're a fan of Anne of Green Gables, then you, too, will be frantically looking up ticket costs. Prince Edward Island really doesn't need to convince people to visit - you can just show them some pictures from this book and people will be flocking there.

Why are plane tickets so spendy?!

I took a few weeks hiatus from reading and came back to finish this lovely book of picturesque settings and glimpses into the past.

This would make a stunning coffee table book. Filled with nostalgia, gorgeous pictures, and a brief then and now about Prince Edwards Islands, The Landscape of Anne of Green Gables was idyllic and perfect for a peaceful afternoon read.

I especially liked how Reid discusses the parallels between Montgomery's and Anne's disposition and surroundings. It makes me wish I'd been alive when Montgomery was as I am sure with her similarities to Anne, we would be kindred spirits.

I have always love Anne of Green Gables and this book brings her alive! It shows beautiful photographs of many of the locales and it also gives you a biographical account of L.M. Montgomery., It shows us how much the character and the actress are one and their love of nature. It comes through in the photographs and as you read it transports you to that place so well. It's a book that will be perfect as a gift book.

When I saw that there was a book about the area surrounding where Anne of Green Gables takes place I just knew I had to request it. I was raised on the Anne of Green Gables movies. The ones starring Megan Fellows as Anne and Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthburt. I loved the movie and subsequent sequel. I don’t remember if I have ever read the book but I do know that my mom had it on the bookshelf at home, a gorgeous hardcover illustrated copy.

The story revolves around the island of Prince Edward in Canada. This is where the author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery, grew up and where the story of Anne of Green Gables takes place. The author takes the reader on a tour of the island with both gorgeous pictures and vibrant descriptions of the island. As the book continues, the author delves deeper into the similarities of Lucy Maud and Anne. They were both raised by an elderly couple. Anne was adopted and raised by an older brother-sister duo while Lucy Maud was raised by her grandparents after her mother died when she was two and her dad left for inner Canada for work. Lucy Maud loved nature. It recharged and rejuvenated her. Anne loved to talk to nature as well, naming various places around the island as she saw fit. Lucy Maud continued to deny that she wrote Anne in her image but the similarities are too numerous.

I really, really liked this book. My only reason for 4 stars is because the book is about 50/50 photos. Some pictures are full page spreads. I wanted more substance in the book than a ton of pictures. Don’t get me wrong, the photos are beautiful and some are ones that Lucy Maud took and then later colourized herself later in life. The book is fascinating. It gives the reader a small look into the life of Lucy Maud. The author scatters diary entries from her daily journals throughout the book. I learned that Lucy wrote quite a few books, 12 to be exact. I was surprised and saddened to learn that she committed suicide because she was despondent over her husband’s frail mental health and her son Chester’s poor life choices. The author wonders, and so do I after reading this book, if she would have recovered from her depression had she returned to her beloved Prince Edward Island.

All of the Anne of Green Gables themed books that I've received from NetGalley lately have been incredible, and this book was no exception. The stories are interesting, the photos are beautiful, and the book as a whole makes me want to explore more of my country (Canada, eh ;)). Thank you to Catherine Reid for my ARC. I truly loved this book, and I can't wait to share it with my children, who are also obsessed with all things Anne.

Are you an Anne of Green Gables fan? Have you enjoyed the delightful novels or watched miniseries interpretations of them? You are not alone. Over 50 million copies of Anne of Green Gables have been sold worldwide, and visiting the setting of the book, Prince Edward Island, has become a multimillion dollar tourist destination. I know that I have always dreamed of visiting there and seeing the Lake of Shining Waters and the beautiful landscapes described in the book, but have not yet had a chance to do so. So, when I had a chance to review an Advanced Readers Copy of the book The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables : The Enchanting Island That Inspired L. M. Montgomery by Catherine Reid, I jumped at the chance. And, I was not disappointed. The book is full of beautiful contemporary photographs and some of Montgomery’s historical photographs. The author uses excerpts from Montgomery’s actual journals and scrapbooks to draw parallels between Montgomery and her fictional character, Anne Shirley, and brings Anne’s world alive. It was the next best thing to an actual visit! Run—don’t walk—to your favorite bookstore or online site and preorder this delightful book which will be published April 18, 2018 today. You will not be disappointed! Thank you Timber Press and NetGalley for the ARC and for allowing me to review this title.

This is an absolute must for Lucy Maude Montgomery fans! It is a beautiful combination of photos of the sites that inspired LMM and the Anne of Green Gables series, writings from her journals and scrapbooks, excerpts from the books, and descriptions life on Prince Edward Island. It is a real treasure that will make reading and rereading the books come alive!

What a great title for an amazing place on earth. This book shows and describes the wonderful landscape that Lucy Maud Montgomery and Anne of Green Gables lived in. I read all of the Anne of Green Gables books when I was younger, and this book not only showed up the beautiful landscape, but made me realize that Anne was patterned after Lucy Maud Montgomery's life. Thank you for such a beautiful book! I will be ordered it in hardcopy when it comes out. It is a keeper.

Calling all kindred spirits! Did you know that because of the success of Anne of Green Gables the second most successful industry on Prince Edward Island is tourism? Once you look at the gorgeous landscape photography in this book you'll want to book your trip as well.

The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables has plenty of information about Anne's creator, Lucy Maud Montgomery, who preferred to be known as Maud (without an e). You'll gain insight into her childhood and love of Prince Edward Island. The quotes from Maud's journal are accompanied by her family photos and pages of Maud's scrapbooks. With personal insights from Maud you'll learn the parallels and differences between her life and Anne's and you'll be granted access to images of the 1908 version of Anne of Green Gables.

I felt like I'd stepped back in time while paging through this book. With photos of Prince Edward Island from the late 1800's to today you'll see what's changed and what remains as if time has stood still. I particularly loved seeing the photos of Prince Edward Island throughout the seasons. My favourite comparison photos are of Teapot Rock in the 1890's which, having eroded over time, is now known as Teacup Rock.

There's a rustic charm to this book that would make it a lovely gift for lifelong Anne fans who will enjoy revisiting their favourite locations.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley (thank you so much to NetGalley and Timber Press for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback.

This book is a combination biography, textual commentary, and photographs about the love of nature that L.M. Montgomery and her creation Anne of Green Gables have in common.

Any fan of L.M. Montgomery's work will enjoy this book. It manages to weave together the basic facts of L.M. Montgomery's life, from childhood through her sad death, and at the same time evoke happy memories from her novels, particularly the Anne ones.

It's not hard to see that L.M. Montgomery found particular solace in the woods, gardens, and landscapes of her home on Prince Edward Island. Passages from her journal confirm that in the midst of any distress, she sought the outdoors. There are some stunning photographs from the island in this book, especially the seascapes. The conclusion of the book becomes ever more poignant as you realize that L.M. Montgomery became an exile from her beloved island after her marriage, a circumstance that likely contributed to eventual overwhelming depression. When combined with her husband's worsening bouts of insanity, the fact that she endured as well as she did is remarkable.

While this book certainly delves into both the bitter and the sweet, it does a good job at keeping front and center the landscapes and restorative power of nature that are right at the heart of most of L.M. Montgomery's work. It inspires the reader to look for beauty in the world and treasure it, no matter what.

You don't have to be a fan of Anne to enjoy the beautiful photos in this book. But, if you are this is a great addition to her stories. There are wonderful added elements too. Also, if you enjoy, or want to enjoy, Prince Edward Island this book is wonderful for that too.