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.

As many of my friends and followers know, I retain an almost irrational love for Anne of Green Gables, decades after first reading the books one summer, returning to school, and finding that my bestie SleepingKoala45 ((Wishful Thinking) had been on the exact same kick. (This was in the days before email and cell phones and stuff, people) SK45 and I spent hours... no days... no weeks... talking about these books and analyzing characters in them. Okay, honestly, we still sometimes talk about these books. Lucy Maud Montgomery was the reason why, at the tender age of 13, I wrote my first letter to a publisher, seeking a copy of LMM's The Road to Yesterday, which had been published in a vanishingly small print run, after an editor at McGraw-Hill Ryerson wrecked the volume by chopping it to pieces, eliminating half the source material. (FYI #1, they sent it to me with a bill for $4, which I paid and still have folded in the book. I can't believe back in those days how people trusted you to pay after you received the merchandise. Or that a hardback book was only $4! FYI#2, that book was re-released in 2009 in full form as The Blythes Are Quoted.) When I say irrational love, that has to do with some of the same flaws in LMM's books that one sees of other books of the period (racism, sexism, tropes about relationships, etc.). Yeah, it's kind of odd given what an ardent feminist and civil rights supporter I am but I loved this series and felt like I watched Anne go from my age to adulthood and it was thrilling. (Plus, come on, they're more than a hundred years old and even much older Shakespeare has these same flaws. And no, don't say I'm comparing them like equals. Sigh) But I digress.

The Landscapes of Green Gables is far and away one of the best AoGG-related books I've had the pleasure of reading. It puts Maud Montgomery and Anne Shirley in sync, and lets us see how Montgomery looked at nature, and how that vision was built into Anne as a character reflective of Montgomery herself. It also gives historical context to the development of PEI, where we can still find some of what Montgomery loved. In some cases, the island has become more forested than it was when LMM lived there! Pointedly, it shows us why we still read Anne stories. It all comes down to her perception of beauty and love of nature. The characters are sweet but what makes Anne stand out is her imagination and her ability to recognize the beauty in the environment around Green Gables and Avonlea (Cavendish). In this respect, Montgomery's Anne books are similar to the Limberlost works of Gene Stratton Porter: the timeless love of nature. (Those books are also troubled by classist conventional thinking of the day and yet I still love them, too.)

From the gardens of Silver Bush to the vistas around Cavendish, and other areas of PEI, Reid gives us insights into LMM's world, her loves, and why Anne closely reflected her wish fulfillment. This is a lovely book for Anne fans and I now have at it on the Christmas list for someone I know.

Catherine Reid and Kerry Michaels produced a book which Anne of Green Gables enthusiasts everywhere will welcome. The book's focus is on the landscapes (gardens, woods, lakes, etc.) inspiring Montgomery's settings for the Anne series. Readers see the birch wood in varying seasons. They encounter gardens which inspired the Barry's garden of the books. They see the "Lake of Shining Waters." Gorgeous flower photographs appeal to the eye. The author includes excerpts from the books as she adds details. For academics the author's analysis needs improvement, but fans of the book will treasure the book anyway. Recommended for fans of the series.

Anne of Green Gables and the fictional village of Avonlea were such a part of my childhood that I was delighted to revisit the area in this book, No Spot on Earth More Lovely: The Landscapes that Inspired Anne of Green Gables. This is more than a book of photography; it brings to life the areas on Prince Edward Island which inspired author Lucy Maud Montgomery to create such an imaginative and safe place for her characters to blossom and her readers to grow as well. The similarities between the author and her character Anne are striking and the writers of this book do a beautiful job of drawing comparisons between the two. Prince Edward Island is known largely for its tourism and upon reading this book, it is no wonder. The place is stunning and each landscape brings to mind scenes from the wonderful series about a girl with carrot-red hair, called Ann with an E.