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Jan Karon's millions of fans can't wait to sit down with her heartwarming and hilarious characters, who have a way of becoming family. In fact, readers and booksellers across the country kept Out to Canaan and At Home in Mitford on The New York Times bestseller list for months.In A New Song, Mitford's longtime Episcopal priest, Father Tim, retires. However, new challenges and adventures await when he agrees to serve as interim minister of a small church on Whitecap Island. He and his wife, Cynthia, soon find that Whitecap has its own unforgettable characters: a church organist with a mysterious past, a lovelorn bachelor placing personal ads, a mother battling paralyzing depression. They also find that Mitford is never far away when circumstances "back home" keep their phone ringing off the hook.In this fifth novel of the beloved series, fans old and new will discover that a trip to Mitford and Whitecap is twice as good for the soul. "Everything that, in the wee hours of the night, you like a book to be, warm-hearted and funny, with a hero marked by...profound inner strength" --Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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"I love these books! Sometimes it's nice to just have a easy-going, uplifting book to read. The Mitford series follows the adventures of Father Tim and the good people of Mitford. This is the 5th book (of the series) that I've read so far, and I look forward to the last two!"
— Jewel-e (4 out of 5 stars)
A New Song Listener Reviews
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" The best of the series, in my opinion. "
— Tracie, 2/13/2014 -
" Father Tim (and Cynthia, of course) goes to the beach. "
— Sandy, 2/12/2014 -
" Father Tim & his life in a small town. "
— 'Chele, 2/8/2014 -
" I read a few chapters, but never could get into this book. It went on and on about their preparation to leave Mitford and didn't resolve early on the kids that they helped out. The backwoods language of some of the characters made it difficult to get through. "
— Lee, 2/1/2014 -
" enjoyed the 5th just as much as the 1st... these stories are like a warm blanket by a cozy fire on a cold day - they just wrap me up in comfort! I especially love Father Tim's faith; his prayer life and study are a wonderful example for me. "
— Mary, 1/31/2014 -
" My least favorite of the Mitford series. What I love about the series is the familiarity of the characters, so going off and introducing all new ones made this book less enjoyable for me. "
— Joanna, 1/30/2014 -
" Her subjects and locations remind me of Collettesville, NC, where I spent much of my childhood. I love it!! "
— Hope, 1/22/2014 -
" It was nice to see Father Tim "
— Laura, 1/20/2014 -
" These books just keep getting better! "
— Jennifer, 1/3/2014 -
" This one has a very different flavour, as they're out of Mitford. I liked everything about it very much, except possibly the Morris Love angle...which was less convincing. "
— Kristina, 12/19/2013 -
" Never a dull moment in Mitford! What a sweet read! "
— Anne, 12/15/2013 -
" I love the narrator of the audio books for this series. He does a fantastic job with different voices, and sings all the songs included throughout the books! "
— Andrea, 12/10/2013 -
" A great continuation of the series, what an ending I must get the next book! "
— Kimberly, 12/9/2013 -
" The Mitford books are always a fun read. I always leave them feeling more happy and positive than before. "
— Heidi, 11/13/2013 -
" I liked this one, but it was probably my least favorite of the series so far. "
— Fara, 10/3/2013 -
" Jan Karon gets even deeper spiritually. An excellent read. "
— Acarrawa, 9/15/2013 -
" One of my favorite series. "
— Kayla, 7/7/2013 -
" So many loose ends, but fun and relaxing, as they all are. It made me want to go on vacation. "
— Carrie, 5/19/2013 -
" Love the series--up to book 6. "
— Kellee, 5/5/2013 -
" Love the setting for this book. Great read. "
— Prilla, 2/5/2013 -
" I think this was my favorite Mitford book. "
— Alice, 1/26/2013 -
" Cynthia and Fr. Tim go to Whitecap Island to minister to a congregation while they look for a permanent rector. "
— JayeL, 1/6/2013 -
" This one bothered me a bit because really to be a father to a child, you should spend more time with him. "
— Andria, 11/17/2012 -
" Another easy enjoyable, relaxing story... "
— Nancy, 10/17/2012 -
" Healthy reading "
— Pamela, 12/23/2011 -
" Delightful story of Father Tim and his wife Cynthia. Sweet, comforting, lazy day books. Reading her books just warms a person's heart and makes you want to go to Mitford and see for yourself. "
— Petra, 11/9/2011 -
" good cliff hanger ending, but then you go to wedding book and have to wait...ugh. "
— Rachel, 10/31/2011 -
" I enjoy Mitford series. Relaxing, quiet read. Like Jan Karon's style <br/> <br/> <br/> "
— Susan, 4/30/2011 -
" So many loose ends, but fun and relaxing, as they all are. It made me want to go on vacation. "
— Carrie, 4/26/2011 -
" Loved this book! Nothing exciting - just wonderfully simple. Somehow very peaceful and comfortable. "
— David, 1/24/2011 -
" This one seemed a little slow-moving to me, but it was still a nice story. "
— Brandalyn, 1/22/2011 -
" This book will be read for a long time to come. "
— K, 1/7/2011 -
" It's always nice returning to familiar characters that you love...the setting this time is a NC island. "
— Christine, 11/17/2010 -
" Hopeful and uplifting. love how old characters are still appearing even if they aren't directly tied to the plot. "
— Erin, 11/14/2010 -
" Mitford series great! Eager to finish the series. "
— Lisa, 11/4/2010 -
" <br/> This was my favourite story so far in this series! Another series of adventures for Father Tim. He is learning about his faith all the time. "
— Andrea, 11/2/2010 -
" I love all the Mitford Series books by Jan Karon, and I especially love listening to them. If you want a light reading, feel good sort of book then I really recommend this series. Normally I avoid long series of books, but this is my exception. "
— Bev, 8/3/2010 -
" As always, just a wonderful read. I love visiting Mitford. It is such a soothing place. Father Tim's quotes and ideas are very refreshing and soothing. "
— Jennifer, 7/16/2010 -
" Great series! Similar to "Calgon, take me away." *sigh* "
— Debbie, 7/16/2010 -
" Very much like all of the other Father Tim books, sweet, simple, and thoughtful. A quick read peppered with things to think about and quotes from famous thinkers and theologians.<br/><br/>If you liked the others in the series you will like this one too. "
— Sherry, 6/15/2010 -
" Cynthia and Fr. Tim go to Whitecap Island to minister to a congregation while they look for a permanent rector. "
— JayeL, 5/26/2010
About Jan Karon
Jan Karon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the Mitford novels, the Father Tim novels, a popular cookbook, and several books for children. She lives near Mr. Jefferson’s Monticello, a World Heritage site in Central Virginia.