Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery, 308 pages

There is just something about solidly good classics with a spunky female main character. I hadn't read Anne of Green Gables for decades, but after hearing my 11-year-old rave about it, I felt a craving to give it a go again. Anne's optimistic look at life, her vivid imagination and just overwhelming enthusiasm for everything still delighted me as much now as it did as a child. Watching Anne win the hearts of Matthew and Marilla was incredibly touching and hilarious, and I think I'm going to have to reread some of my favorite girl classics again now.