1001 Stories From The Gilded Age

Anne Of The Green Gables And Sequels Episodes

Please enjoy the work of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Here you will HEAR the beautiful stories that have been loved for years by all ages. Close your eyes, unless you're in the car, and let your mind wander to another time.
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 29) DIANA'S WEDDING & (CHAP 30) MRS. SKINNER'S ROMANCE
Jan. 18, 2026

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 29) DIANA'S WEDDING & (CHAP 30) MRS. SKINNER'S ROMANCE

In today’s episode, we bring you two chapters. Join Anne Shirley during a season of profound transitions, beginning with the long-awaited wedding of her "bosom friend," Diana Barry. As Anne ties the pink roses—the "flowers of love and faith"—into the bridal bouquet, she must confront the bittersweet reality that while their bond remains, the world of their youth is irrevocably changed by the responsibilities of adulthood. Amidst the "white-woven enchantment of moonlight" in Lovers’ Lane, a fa...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 27) MUTUAL CONFIDENCES AND (CHAP 28) A JUNE EVENING
Jan. 4, 2026

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 27) MUTUAL CONFIDENCES AND (CHAP 28) A JUNE EVENING

In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Mutual Confidences" and "A June Evening," the girls at Patty's Place share deeply held secrets just as the shadow of April examinations falls. Phil announces she is the happiest girl in the world after accepting Jonas Blake. Anne, however, struggles with her own bewildering heart, questioning if life with Royal Gardner, the hero of her dreams, might be somewhat uninteresting. As Diana’s wedding approaches, Anne, sitting ...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 25) ENTER PRINCE CHARMING & (CHAP 26) ENTER CHRISTINE
Dec. 28, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 25) ENTER PRINCE CHARMING & (CHAP 26) ENTER CHRISTINE

In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Enter Prince Charming" and "Enter Christine," Anne Shirley begins her third year at Redmond grappling with a restless realization that the old camaraderie was gone entirely with Gilbert Blythe. However, her dream of meeting her real Prince Charming seems to materialize when she encounters a handsome, distinguished stranger. This new romantic hope is immediately shadowed by news that Gilbert is now going about constantly w...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 23) PAUL CANNOT FIND THE ROCK PEOPLE & (CHAP 24) ENTER JONAS
Dec. 21, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 23) PAUL CANNOT FIND THE ROCK PEOPLE & (CHAP 24) ENTER JONAS

In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Paul Cannot Find the Rock People" and "Enter Jonas," Anne Shirley attempts to enjoy her summer vacation in Avonlea, yet is haunted by a queer, lonely ache in her heart. As she shares delightful rambles with the kindred spirits at Echo Lodge, Anne witnesses her friend Paul discover the painful truth that he must pay the penalty of growing-up when his beloved “Rock People” vanish from the shore. Adding complexity to the sum...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 21) ROSES OF YESTERDAY & (CHAP 22) SPRING AND ANNE RETURN TO GREEN GABLES
Dec. 14, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 21) ROSES OF YESTERDAY & (CHAP 22) SPRING AND ANNE RETURN TO GREEN GABLES

In this episode of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "Roses of Yesterday" and "Spring and Anne Return to Green Gables," Anne’s journey takes her to the little shabby yellow house where she was born, leading to a profound discovery that fills her heart and makes her feel not an orphan any longer. Finally, Anne returns to Green Gables, where Marilla reflects that the advent of Anne was the only life she ever lived. Tune in for a heartwarming return home that affirms the tender, int...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 19) AN INTERLUDE & (CHAP 20) GILBERT SPEAKS
Dec. 7, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 19) AN INTERLUDE & (CHAP 20) GILBERT SPEAKS

In this pivotal episode of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, covering "An Interlude" and "Gilbert Speaks," Anne Shirley marks her twentieth birthday and reflects upon her character, which she notes is "full of flaws." Back at Patty's Place, Anne wanders into the orchard where her world is about to change forever. A long-anticipated conversation takes place, forcing Anne to consider what life will be like when the bond of treasured friendship is sacrificed for love. Follow us on Social Me...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 17) A LETTER FROM DAVY & (CHAP 18) MISS JOSEPHINE REMEMBERS THE ANNE-GIRL
Nov. 30, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 17) A LETTER FROM DAVY & (CHAP 18) MISS JOSEPHINE REMEMBERS THE ANNE-GIRL

In this installment of Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery, Anne Shirley returns home for a winter break that is anything but restful, covering the chapters "A Letter from Davy" and "Miss Josephine Remembers the Anne-girl." Amidst severe weather and growing loneliness, Anne must confront serious trepidation concerning her future at Redmond. Find relief from the tension as Anne reads a wonderfully inquisitive and humorous letter from young Davy Keith, and watch as an unmistakable expression ...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 16) ADJUSTED RELATIONSHIPS
Nov. 23, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 16) ADJUSTED RELATIONSHIPS

Welcome back to the world of Anne and her college friends! In this episode, "Adjusted Relationships," the girls have finally settled into the beloved Patty’s Place, finding it the "homiest spot" they had ever seen. Three weeks after their return to Redmond, the initial excitement of setting up house and adjusting differing opinions has proven the experiment a success. Anne, now an "experienced Soph" and relieved to be away from Avonlea's mixed reactions to her published prize story, is surrounde...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 15) A DREAM TURNED UPSIDE DOWN
Nov. 16, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 15) A DREAM TURNED UPSIDE DOWN

We return today to a story beloved by our listeners, Anne of the Island, written by the accomplished Canadian author, Lucy Maude Montgomery. Anne Shirley has spent a restorative summer vacation, enjoying the suns and skies, deepening old friendships, and realizing that many life lessons are learned outside of college. However, just as she prepares to return to Redmond College, Anne’s cherished ideals are put to the test in Chapter 15, “A Dream Turned Upside Down,” when she receives a shocking le...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 14) THE SUMMONS
Sept. 21, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 14) THE SUMMONS

Join us for Chapter XIV, “The Summons,” from L.M. Montgomery’s beloved novel, Anne of the Island. As the summer’s splendor wanes and the world is full of hazes, Anne dedicates her evenings to her friend Ruby Gillis, who is growing paler and struggling with what Anne perceives as an invisible foe. Anne senses that Ruby needs help—craves it—and she wants to give it to her and can’t. In a pivotal, moonlit vigil, the conversation shifts from light chatter to a harrowing confession as Ruby admits s...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (Chapter 13) THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSORS
Sept. 17, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (Chapter 13) THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSORS

In Chapter 13, “The Way of Transgressors,” from L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island, we dive into a vividly rendered account of childhood mischief and the dawning pangs of conscience. Young Davy Keith, left under Mrs. Lynde’s vigilant eye, embarks on a meticulously planned rebellion. This day of transgression, however, soon leads him down a path where a "mis'rubul" conscience becomes his harshest, most inescapable judge. L.M. Montgomery, celebrated for her profound ability to capture the aut...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 12)   AVERILL'S ATONEMENT
Sept. 14, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 12) AVERILL'S ATONEMENT

In Chapter XII, “Averil’s Atonement,” from L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of the Island, we delve into Anne Shirley’s creative world as she embarks on her first serious attempt at fiction writing. Listeners will join Anne as she grapples with finding the perfect plot for her heroine, Averil, and dedicates hours to choosing names for all her characters, including her hero, Perceval Dalrymple. Anne even enlists Diana's help in naming a minor character, eventually settling on "Robert Ray" after rejecting ...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 11) THE ROUND OF LIFE
Sept. 10, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 11) THE ROUND OF LIFE

In this episode, we delve into Lucy Maude Montgomery's beloved Anne of the Island, specifically Chapter XI, “The Round of Life”. Anne Shirley returns to Avonlea, her academic achievements at Redmond College marked by the Thorburn Scholarship, only to face the sobering realities of life's constant changes. She confronts the fragility of existence through the heartbreaking news of a dear friend's battle with "galloping consumption," a term for a particularly aggressive form of tuberculosis that pr...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 10)   PATTY'S PLACE
Sept. 7, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 10) PATTY'S PLACE

Welcome fellow story companions! In this episode of Anne of the Island, we delve into "Chapter X - Patty’s Place". This chapter sees Anne and Priscilla embark on their exciting quest for a shared home for the next year with Stella Maynard, leading them to the charming, yet eccentric, Patty’s Place. You'll meet the formidable "grim and ancient" Miss Patty Spofford and her niece Miss Maria, who are preparing for an unexpected European adventure. Discover the fascinating trivia of the twin guardia...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAPS 8 &9)
Sept. 3, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAPS 8 &9)

Show Description In this episode, we bring you two chapters as we continue Anne Shirley's journey of growth and self-discovery at Redmond College, exploring Chapters 8, "Anne’s First Proposal," and 9, "An Unwelcome Lover and a Welcome Friend". Anne receives a surprising and bewildering proxy proposal from a good-natured, albeit uninspiring, schoolhood chum who has loved her from afar, followed by another equally disheartening offer from someone closer at hand. These moments profoundly clash wit...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 7)  HOME AGAIN
Aug. 31, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 7) HOME AGAIN

In Chapter 7, "Home Again," of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of the Island, we witness Anne Shirley's cherished return to Green Gables after her initial weeks at Redmond College. This episode perfectly captures the poignant nostalgia and comforting embrace of home after a period of new experiences and independence. Anne's heart truly yearns for the familiar, where she is greeted with a "festal appearance" and enthusiastic welcomes from Davy and Dora, complete with a bonfire and an "Indian war-whoop". ...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 6)  IN THE PARK
Aug. 27, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 6) IN THE PARK

Show Description In this week's episode of "1001 Stories from the Gilded Age," join Gizelle Erickson as we delve into Anne of the Island, Chapter 6, 'In the Park'". Anne Shirley, along with Gilbert, Charlie, Philippa, and Priscilla, embark on a serene autumn walk through Kingsport's park, where Anne and Gilbert's reflect on life's joys and sorrows amidst the comforting pines. They come across the charming, vine-covered "Patty's Place" that captures Anne's imagination. This quaint cottage, with ...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 5) LETTERS FROM HOME
Aug. 24, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 5) LETTERS FROM HOME

Get ready for "Letters from Home," a poignant chapter from Anne of the Island that speaks to anyone navigating life's big changes. As Anne settles into the exciting, yet sometimes disorienting, world of college, you'll feel the universal emotions of adjustment, the longing for loved ones far away, and the comforting embrace of familiar connections that make the new seem less strange. This episode offers a delightful escape from your daily routine, allowing you to immerse yourself in Anne's new f...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 4)  APRIL'S LADY   LUCY M. MONTGOMERY
Aug. 20, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 4) APRIL'S LADY LUCY M. MONTGOMERY

This week on "1001 Stories From The Gilded Age," we delve into Chapter Four: "April's Lady" of Anne of the Island, as Anne Shirley truly begins to navigate her new life. Having landed in Kingsport, a quaint old town wrapped in its ancient colonial atmosphere and haloed by the romance of many legends, Anne initially feels as insignificant as the teeniest drop in a most enormous bucket amidst the throngs of Redmond freshies and freshettes. Seeking solace from the bustling new environment, Anne fi...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 3): GREETING AND FAREWELL   LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY
Aug. 17, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 3): GREETING AND FAREWELL LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY

This week, in Chapter 3: "Greeting and Farewell" of Anne of the Island, listeners will join Anne Shirley as she stands on the threshold of a grand adventure, departing the cherished comfort of Green Gables for the bustling, unknown world of Kingsport and Redmond College. The episode opens with a dim and dreary dawn, setting the scene for tearful goodbyes to her beloved home, family, and friends, including a hilariously stubborn Davey and a seemingly stoic Marilla. As Anne embarks on her journey,...
ANNE OF THE  ISLAND (CHAP 2)   GARLANDS OF AUTUMN
Aug. 13, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 2) GARLANDS OF AUTUMN

In Chapter 2 of Anne of the Island, “Garlands of Autumn” we find Anne in the last week of preparations to leave Avonlea for Redmond College. The chapter opens with a farewell party thrown by the Avonlea Village Improvement Society (A.V.I.S.) for Anne and Gilbert Blythe. Amidst the gathering of their "old crowd" of friends, including Diana Barry, Ruby Gillis, and Charlie Sloane, Anne navigates the bittersweet nature of her impending departure and her evolving feelings for Gilbert. She grapples...
ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 1)  THE SHADOW OF CHANGE
Aug. 10, 2025

ANNE OF THE ISLAND (CHAP 1) THE SHADOW OF CHANGE

Get ready to journey with us as we begin L. M. Montgomery's beloved novel, Anne of the Island, a classic from the early 20th century. This installment chronicles Anne Shirley's pivotal transition from her cherished childhood in Avonlea to the exciting, yet daunting, world of adulthood and college life at Redmond. Our first chapter, aptly titled "The Shadow of Change," immediately immerses us in this significant moment, setting the stage as Anne and her dear friend Diana Barry reflect on the bi...
ANNE OF AVONLEA (CHAPS 29-30) (CONCLUSION)
Oct. 2, 2022

ANNE OF AVONLEA (CHAPS 29-30) (CONCLUSION)

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ANNE OF AVONLEA (CHAPS 27-28)
Sept. 25, 2022

ANNE OF AVONLEA (CHAPS 27-28)

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