118. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
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Anne-with-an-e Shirley, a hallmark figure in children\\u2019s literature, provides a formative childhood reading experience for many readers. An imaginative and loquacious orphan who finds home and community with the Cuthbert siblings at Green Gables of Avonlea, Anne is a feisty, feminine, and dramatically charming protagonist. In today\\u2019s episode, we talk about how this sweet and endearing novel worked for us compared to other \\u201cwarm hug\\u201d classics that missed the mark, the aspects of Anne\\u2019s character that make her loveable and realistic, our favorite scenes from the book, and whether Montgomery\\u2019s work can be considered feminist. Plus\\u2014our pairings today include a whimsical fairy story loosely based on the premise of Anne, as well as a novel that features another unforgettable protagonist from a Canadian author.\\xa0
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Pairings Timestamp: 44:16
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Books Mentioned
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The Lost Queen by Signe Pike
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The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett
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Blue Cedar Falls series by Jeannie Chin: try The House on Mulberry Street
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Fight Night by Miriam Toews
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J. Ryan Stradal: try Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club
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The Lucy Barton series by Elizabeth Strout: try My Name is Lucy Barton
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Also Mentioned:
Why Anne Makes Us Dizzy by Julia McQuillan and Julie Pheiffer (Critical Study)
Emily Wilde\\u2019s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
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