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Good evening, and welcome to the Sleepy Bookshelf, where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

As always, I'm Elizabeth, your host. It's lovely to have you here with me tonight.

This evening will be continuing with an Anne of Green Gables, but before we open our book, let's take a moment here to get comfortable.

Wherever you are, take a big stretch and try to release any tension lingering in your muscles.

Lay your limbs for heavy and snuggle down ready for sleep.

Now let's clear your mind. Imagine your sat on the porch at Green Gables on a fresh winter afternoon.

The sun is setting, and it's just started to snow. Frost is glistening on the grass and twinkling on the branches of the cherry trees.

You are wrapped up warm with a hot cup of cocoa.

Take a deep breath in. Now exhale.

Last time we were together, Anne and Matthew had returned home the morning gaffer Anne's rescue of Diana's little sister, Minnie May.

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