Is Anne with an E based on a book?

Common questions

Is Anne with an E based on a book?

Yes. Anne with an E is based on the book Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery (1908).

Who wrote the book Anne with an E is based on?

Anne of Green Gables was written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and first published in 1908.

Is Anne of Green Gables part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in the Anne of Green Gables series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Before Green Gables, book 1 of Anne of Green Gables. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.