books by Jan Karon (continual shepherds favorite)

books by Jan Karon

books:

The Mitford Years, Books 1-3: At Home in Mitford / A Light in the Window / These High, Green Hills

29 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin, 1997

Return Home to Mitford!
This is the hometown that everyone wants to call their own -- family and friends that you grow to love with each reading and rereading. Father Tim is the "rock" in the stories and his faith illustrates my favorite Bible passage: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble . . . Be still and know that I am God." from Psalm 46.

A Common Life (The Mitford Years, Book 6)

241 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

A Common Life
Great book. I have all the Mitford books and they were very good. Most of them I ordered from Amazon and was pleased how fast I received them and the good condition they were in. I would not hesitate to order books again

These High, Green Hills (The Mitford Years, Book 3)

64 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1997

More unmitigated Mitford
Simple, straight-forward, utterly loving and touching story-telling is the hallmark of Jan Karon's writing. Here, no less than any of the other novels of her charmingly quirky North Carolina town, her vividly and vivaciously drawn characters quietly glitter and glow with eccentricity and bucolic wit. A potent sense of place pervades the literate and lilting prose of flower beds, church ...

Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader: Recipes from Mitford Cooks, Favorite Tales from Mitford ...

44 reviews
Jan Karon

Viking Adult, 2004

One of My Favorite Cookbooks
As a dedicated reader of Jan Karon's books, I had to buy Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader: Recipes from Mitford Cooks, Favorite Tales from Mitford Books (Mitford) as soon as it was available. During a lonely time in my life, I listened to the audio versions of Karon's books. The Mitford community became another one of my communities, and the families of Mitford became part of ...

A New Song (The Mitford Years, Book 5)

167 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin Group, Inc, 2000

Typical !
Typical for Karon, this book seems to force me to go to the store and buy the next one.Unfortunately, I read much faster than she writes.

Out to Canaan (The Mitford Years, Book 4)

98 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin, 1998

More Mitford mirth and miracles
Jan Karon's charming North Carolina small town belongs with the great places of fiction: Macondo, Faulkner's unspellable county, the Louisiana of James Lee Burke, Egypt, Maine, and Hillerman's New West. The sense of place is such a hallmark of this series. And she populates it with such knowable and knowing characters who linger long after the last page of each new book unwillingly, but ...

Shepherds Abiding (The Mitford Years, Book 8)

81 reviews
Jan Karon

Viking Penguin, 2003

Shepherds Abiding
One of many in the lovely Jan Karon's Mitford series. Heartwarming, sweet, compelingly touched with the handprint of God. My favoite books of all time. You can't help but love Father Tim and his family.

At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years, Book 1)

393 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin Books, 1996

Solid Christian literature
I'm giving this one five stars even though I did not personally care for it. Why? Because the author has rendered a magnificently-written, coherent story (albeit, a pretty unreal one) which achieves a high enough level of literary excellence that I'm compelled to call it "American Christian Literature". I believe that the writing is equivalent in quality to that of some past great American ...

Light from Heaven (The Mitford Years, Book 9)

108 reviews
Jan Karon

Amazon Remainders Account, 2005

These books are not required reading!
As have many of the reviewers here, I've read all of Jan Karon's books. I find them to be comforting, soothing, safe cozy books to read. Sometimes, when life is truly stressful and anxious, that is exactly what I want. I draw a hot bath and read about a kind gentle world where nothing bad ever happens without a solution. People die when they're old, people give up their addictions, people ...

Home to Holly Springs (Father Tim, Book 1)

132 reviews
Jan Karon

Viking Adult, 2007

A Fantastic Book !!!!
This book was great. I have to admit that I had a fear that I'd be disappointed after reading the entire Mitford series but I was not disappointed at all. It was different from the Mitford series but still a pleasure to read. Sure, we didn't have the Mitford regulars in the story, but in a way it was nice. After all, how long can you keep Mitford going? I hated to see this story end and I ...

A Light in the Window (The Mitford Years, Book 2)

70 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin Group, Inc, 1996

A Light in the Window
I recently discovered the Mitford Series and have completed books one through 6. A Light in the Window is book two in this charming and captivating series. I had just finished reading a few very heavy books that were wonderful, but draining, and was looking for something light and fun to read. When I began reading the first book in the Mitford Years series I was completely hooked, and now ...

Miss Fannie's Hat (Picture Puffins)

34 reviews
Jan Karon

Puffin, 2001

AN AUSTRALIAN REVIEW
My 81 year old mother is an avid fan of all Jan Karon's novels including the Mitford Cookbook & Patches of Godlight (all purchased from Amazon). I purchased "Miss Fannie's Hat" from Amazon to give her even though it is really a children's book. The message the book contains is ageless and worth a read, no matter how young or old you are! It is a beautifully illustrated book and one we intend ...

The Mitford Snowmen (Mitford Christmas)

46 reviews
Jan Karon

Viking Adult, 2001

Christmas story
The book is very short--I plan to use it in decorating for Christmas next year as well as rereading it!

In This Mountain (The Mitford Years, Book 7)

99 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin Books, 2002

Mitford Series - In This Mountain
Jan Karon does a great job with this whole series - haven't found a book yet I didn't enjoy!

Patches of Godlight: Father Tim's Favorite Quotes (Mitford Years)

18 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Spiritual Delight
Anyone who is a fan of Father Tim and his Chrisitian insights and appreciates the wisdom of others that he finds in his life, will appreciate Jan Karon's clever presentation in this book. Pretty enough for your table, whether coffe or bedside, this little book is a jewel. One really feels that you have something of Father Tim's own journal, and you share some private and special insight into the ...

A Continual Feast: Words of Comfort and Celebration, Collected by Father Tim

9 reviews
Jan Karon

Viking Adult, 2005

Inspirational Read
I love anything by Jan Karon. The Mitford Series led me to this book. I have read it 3 times and enjoyed it each time. You should also read Patches of Godlight which contains more of Father Tim's favorites.

Violet Goes to the Country (Mitford for Children, Book 2)

4 reviews
Jan Karon, Melanie Cecka

Viking Juvenile, 2007

Violet goes to the Country
I bought this for my six year old Great Grand daughter for Christmas. I am sure she will like it. A really nice book for her collection. She loves to read.

The Mitford Years Box Set, Volumes 4-6: Out to Canaan, A New Song, and A Common Life

117 reviews
Jan Karon

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002

Incredible and refreshing read
I have read the entire Mitford series in less than one month. The series is an incredible and a refreshing read. With so much negative, brutality, and corruption in today's world, it was a wonderful experience to drop into a town where good is good and wrong is wrong. It's a clean, heartwarming read. I highly recommend these books if you want to be reminded of the good in the world and ...

Esther's Gift (Mitford Christmas)

32 reviews
Jan Karon

Viking Adult, 2002

Sharing the Christmas Spirit
This tiny book by my favorite author, Jan Karon, captures the true spirit of Christmas, give from the heart. You will love it!

Violet Comes to Stay (Mitford for Children, Book 1)

16 reviews
Jan Karon, Melanie Cecka

Viking Juvenile, 2006

Adorable Story Gently Teaches Young Children
This is a gentle story, beautifully illustrated, about growing up and finding the place one is meant to be. The story of the white kitten Violet and her siblings teaches us that we each have special talents and gifts, and although it may take some trial and error, if we keep seeking, we will find the perfect place to use them. Talking with young children about the story will provide parents ...