I just finished rereading all of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables series. I read the eight books about twice a year and they're among my favorite books of all time. They're especially excellent avenues for escapism right now when the real world is feeling particularly grey and terrible. This is not only because you get to spend time with the positively delightful Anne Shirley in quaint Prince Edward Island where life is steeped in sentiment and romance, but because the