Audio Books
I rediscovered an old and dear friend recently through the miracle of books on CD. When I was a girl, I used to pretend I lived on beautiful Prince Edward Island and had an imagination to rival Anne Shirley's. To my delight, as I've been listening to the unabridged recordings of Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery, both Anne and her world remain just as enchanting as ever. From the scrawny orphan girl who is constantly getting into scrapes, to the elegant young woman who finds happiness in the little details, Anne's adventures still make me laugh. Whether she is accidentally selling Mr. Harrison's cow, or learning slowly that her ideal beau might not be as perfect as she anticipated, Anne's love for life and especially her beloved Green Gables shines through.
Actress Barbara Caruso narrates the recordings and gives perfect voice to imaginative dreamy Anne, no-nonsense Marilla, mischievous Davey and all the other characters inhabiting Avonlea and beyond. A perfect summertime listening experience!
To discover more audio books performed by great actors, check out the Audio Publishers Association at www.audiopub.org. The 2007 Audies awards ceremony was held on June 1. The Audies are awarded in 31 categories to readers of distinction in spoken word recordings. You can find most of the titles in the GRPL catalog.