The Friday 56 is a weekly blog meme hosted by Freda’s Voice. Join in every Friday, the rules are simple.
Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader.
*Find any sentence (or a few, just don’t spoil it) that grab you.
*Post it.
*Add your (url) post here in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url. It’s that simple.
“Oh, Mrs. Barry, please forgive me. I did not mean to–to–intoxicate Diana. How could I? Just imagine if you were a poor little orphan girl that kind people had adopted and you had just one bosom friend in all the world. Do you think you would intoxicate her on purpose?”
Today I am featuring L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. I just picked up a beautiful edition from Barnes & Noble (yes, I went again) and am justifying the purchase by reminding myself that my other copy is used and very worn. Excerpt taken from pg. 156-157.
I totally forgot that Anne got Diana drunk! This in itself justifies a re-read.
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Haha! I totally agree. I just love Anne, flaws and all.
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This is one of my favorite parts of the book! Thanks for sharing.
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It’s one of mine too 🙂
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It has been so many years since I read this that I didn’t remember the events of the excerpt! Time to reread, right? I have a paperback copy that I bought a few years ago…grabbing it!
Here’s mine: “COPPER BEACH”
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It’s never a bad time to reread Anne of Green Gables or watch the movie for that matter.
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I have never read Anne of Green Gables but that sure makes me think I should..lol.
Stormi
Friday 56
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Oh, you really should. Anne is my girl.
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Oh Anne! This is one of my favorite scenes and one of my favorite books. Love Anne, Marilla and Matthew and especially Gilbert. I adore this cover! So pretty. Enjoy your reread. I need to read it again soon!
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I love seeing how so many people hold the same fondness for Anne that I do 🙂
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Hmm. I am sure I have read it, but ya know, I think I need to do a reread too. ^_^
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
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Haha. I feel the same way about some books. So long ago, can’t remember, so hey, why not a reread?
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I need to reread this. A classic..
My Friday post features FETCHING LOVE.
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And a fun classic at that! So many kindred spirits chiming in today…
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Such a good book! Definitely one of my favorites!
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Me too. Have you seen the movie?
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Oh my god, I love the movie! I used to borrow it from the library all the time when I was a kid! Now I own it, thank god. I’ve probably seen it and the sequel a million times.
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I have so much love for the movie too! One of my favorites of all time. Megan Follows was simply brilliant.
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She is the best! Perfect Anne Shirley!
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She is the best! The perfect Anne Shirley!
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I love that book, and oh, that’s one of my favorite parts! I’m so glad you posted this, because it makes me smile and because I didn’t know about 56 Fridays, and that sounds fun. 🙂
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It displays who Anne is wonderfully: prone to accidents, and overdramatic but with a good heart. You should take part in the meme, it’s pretty flexible and gives you a chance to share books you love.
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I haven’t read Anne of Green Gables, but I’m looking to get to more classic’s this year so I might look into this one.
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I hope you get a chance to add it. Anne Shirley has a way of delighting!
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A real classic! I’m going to have to reread this sometime!
Here’s mine.
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Yes, everyone seems to love it!
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Still in the middle of these books, but love them!
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Anne always brings a smile to my face 🙂
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What a fun meme! I’m going to have to check it out and participate one of these Fridays! Of course, I can’t blame you for that gorgeous copy of Anne of Green Gables you bought. That is one of my all time favorite books. And what a perfect passage to share! I have the Anne of Green Gables cookbook, and I really want to have an Anne-themed tea party one of these days. Did you know there is also an Avonlea role playing group on Twitter? 🙂
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I love the idea of a Anne-themed tea party! Tell me, would you serve raspberry cordial or something with a little more…bite?
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I’m with the others. This is a reread. It’s been so long yet I do remember loving it.
Here’s my 56 – http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/01/09/the-friday-56-47-dinosaur-lake-iii-infestation/
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Visiting Anne Shirley is always fun 🙂
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❤
Anne Shirley, my kindred.
Happy weekend!
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“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” 🙂
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I LOVED the TV Series with Megan Follows! But I’ve never read the book. I think I might have to find a copy and read it.
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