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At Home in Mitford (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook
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The first novel in Jan Karon’s bestselling and beloved Mitford series
It's easy to feel at home in Mitford, North Carolina. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are friendly. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old. Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.
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"This is my second time through this series. The first time I was charmed by the characters and I still am. Its not great literature but you really can get involved with the plot. At the end of each book I find myself wishing that I could spend some time in Mitford. "
— David (4 out of 5 stars)
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Karon knits Mitford's small-town characters and multiple story lines into a cozy sweater of a book.
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Jan Karon reflects contemporary culture more fully than almost any other living novelist.
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Welcome home, Mitford fans...to Karon's gift for illuminating the struggles that creep into everyday lives—along with a vividly imagined world.
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“Karon offers her readers another chance to escape their own world, if just for a while, and live in the town that ‘takes care of its own.’ Her readers say they wish Mitford existed so they could move there.
— Richmond Times-Dispatch
At Home in Mitford Listener Reviews
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Margeemax, 1/28/2022
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" Loved the entire series! I felt like I was really "at home" with the Mitford community. "
— Susan, 5/21/2011 -
" Pleasant, enjoyable read. Engaging characters and comforable setting. Comfort food. After reading one, you'll read the whole series. "
— Dan, 5/20/2011 -
" My favorite series author! Very character based. Comfortable. "
— Robyn, 5/19/2011 -
" Well written, but these days I enjoy a lot more action. I found myself skimming...<br/> "
— Amandajackson77, 5/13/2011 -
" Loved this light and sweet tale of small town. "
— Wendy, 5/12/2011 -
" Absolutely loved this book! Father Tim is such a great character and the people of Mitford! I learned so much about loving and accepting people from this book! Thank you and looking forward to reading the others! "
— Carmen, 5/3/2011 -
" Father Tim is a minister of a little church in a quaint little town with colorful characters. It's the first of a series of heartwarming stories. "
— Terry, 4/28/2011 -
" Such memorable characters! A treat is in store for future readers! "
— Andrea, 4/24/2011 -
" Ok, I'm not exactly sure how to classify this book (or this series as a whole.) Its part humour, part "feel good" part essay. But it was an enjoyable read and you did get involved in the lives of the various occupants of the town of Mitford.<br/> "
— Ann, 4/21/2011 -
" These books are so delightful to read. A series of a small town with the main character as a preacher, where you feel as if you are sitting on the bench watching the people and stories go by. "
— Brit, 4/18/2011 -
" Sweetly told story in a very comfortable setting. This is the kind of cozy novel that restores spirit. "
— Nicole, 4/17/2011 -
" i couldnt get into this book...just didnt feel like it was going anyplace to me, and to be honest, i found the characters alittle boring..nothing in this book made me want to keep reading... "
— Kelly, 4/11/2011
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.