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Thousands of readers have come home to Mitford, the little town with the big heart, whose endearing and eccentric residents have become like family members. But now change is coming to the hamlet. Father Tim, the Episcopal rector, and his wife Cynthia are pondering retirement; a brash new mayoral candidate is calling for aggressive development; a suspicious realtor with plans for a health spa is eyeing the beloved house on the hill; and, worst of all, the Sweet Stuff Bakery may be closing. Meanwhile, ordinary people are leading the extraordinary lives that hundreds of thousands of readers have found so inviting and inspiring.
Peopled with the lovable cast of characters familiar to so many, and peppered with plenty of new and colorful personalities, Out to Canaan is filled to the brim with the mysteries and miracles that make everyday life worth living, and that make Mitford one of the most memorable small towns in recent literature.
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"Another delightful Mitford tale. For some reason, I seem to be anxious for each glimpse of Buck Leaper in these tales. The hope and despair felt by Father Tim is palpable to the point that I empathize, I guess. I continue to enjoy the characters of Mitford and am constantly pleased at how things work out - with a little prayer and some help from Father Tim, although I thought Edith Mallory and Max should have had their comeuppance. Ah well ... There's always the next book in the series!"
— Maria (5 out of 5 stars)
Out to Canaan Listener Reviews
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" 4th book, At the end of his ministry we get to enjoy the fruits of his labor! A joyful ending. Great. "
— Cheryl, 2/11/2014 -
" This was a must-read in our family. Love Mitford! "
— Rick, 2/10/2014 -
" I love the enitre Mitford series. It is like lying on a blanket, in the sun on a clear day. You can savor every page ... like candy!!! You will fall in love with all of the characters and want to read every book ... in order!! "
— Heather, 2/9/2014 -
" This was a great book! I love the Mitford series. Reading the books just gives you a warm, happy feeling! "
— Karen, 2/7/2014 -
" The Canaan books are what you read when you want to feel good....they make me want to bake bread and drink lemonade on my front porch. "
— Laura, 1/26/2014 -
" I feel peaceful when I read the Mitford books. "
— Marlis, 1/25/2014 -
" My favorite book in the series so far. I really am coming to love Dooley more and more as grows up and am really excited to read about his future more. I also love Buck, not sure what I like about him, but I do enjoy his character quite a lot. "
— Summer, 1/17/2014 -
" I love this series! This book started a little slow but it just ended up sucking me right in, and I couldn't put it down. I love the characters, and I love how these books make me feel when I read them. "
— Heidi, 1/15/2014 -
" This series is just plain enjoyable. Especially in the chaos of moving, I really like to escape to Mitford. "
— Jenn, 12/17/2013 -
" I like all of the books in this series. This one was just as good as all the others. "
— Margie, 12/12/2013 -
" Fun, sweet books! Easy to read through, yet quite engaging. Definitely a series you will want to read in order and in it's entirety. "
— Moonmomie, 11/30/2013 -
" I really liked this one.Tales of the storm were very absorbing and the mysterious neighbor. I have found all of these books faith promoting. "
— Mary, 11/26/2013 -
" still cute. still wouldn't want to read more than one a month "
— April, 11/20/2013 -
" Enjoyed the continuing story...some scandal introduced giving a sense of intrigue!! On to #5. "
— Nancy, 11/13/2013 -
" Probably my favorite book in the series so far. Might have just been good timing for me. Very feel good and loved the spiritual insights. "
— Fara, 10/22/2013 -
" Loved the whole series and I've read them twice....plus I bought the cookbook! "
— Angeline, 5/22/2013 -
" This is part of a series of books about a pastor...they are very gentle reads and clean. The characters are likeable and have a lot of personality. "
— Emily, 5/3/2013 -
" another excellent Mitford tale--buy the series! "
— Michelle, 2/8/2013 -
" It was okay, but not as good as the last one. "
— Klaudyna, 10/15/2012 -
" Listened to this audio book and loved it! "
— Sara, 8/26/2012 -
" Number four, continuing on. I just can't say how much I love these books. Simplicity. Love. Heartache. Stress. Worry. Blessings of God in the midst of everything. If you haven't read this series, you should! "
— Anna, 4/30/2012 -
" Just a sweet book that puts me in a mellow mood. "
— Noel, 11/12/2011 -
" Loved this whole series in Mitford. "
— Esigs, 8/27/2011 -
" I recommend all the books in the Mitford/Father Tim series by Jan Karon. All are compelling reads that you cannot put down. They are touching. They have sad parts. They are funny. They are uplifting. I feel like Father Tim is a trusted friend now. Read them in order if you can. "
— Dawn, 4/2/2011 -
" Note: From Kaylon's Grandmother. Again, not my cup of tea, but eh... it takes very little effort to read these books. "
— Megan, 1/5/2011 -
" A great break in the busy holiday season. You lose yourself in the easy going world of Mitford. Your own memories take you to simpler times and slower heart rates. "
— Barbara, 12/6/2010 -
" This was another book of a small town that you want to keep on visiting! "
— Andrea, 12/1/2010 -
" It was okay, but not as good as the last one. "
— Klaudyna, 11/5/2010 -
" AWESOME read. Couldn't wait to pick it up each day to read. "
— Lisa, 11/4/2010 -
" I like all of the books in this series. This one was just as good as all the others. "
— Margie, 10/13/2010 -
" Loved it! Although I did start wondering if Mitford was going to change and I didn't want that! One of the great things is that Mitford can always be counted on to be Mitford. :) "
— Mistyblue, 9/25/2010 -
" This was another wonderful book in this series. Jan Karon does a wonderful job of describing the scenery as well as the characters in these books. All of the books in this series have been upbeat and have certainly kept my interest. "
— Tammy, 9/25/2010 -
" I will re-read this whole series "
— Deb, 8/18/2010 -
" This is part of a series of books about a pastor...they are very gentle reads and clean. The characters are likeable and have a lot of personality. "
— Emily, 8/7/2010
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.