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Get to know the lovable cast of characters that populate the small town of Mitford in this inspirational novel in Jan Karon's #1 New York Times bestselling series.
Millions 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.
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"The wonderful fourth book in the Mitford series. In this book, a mayoral race causes tension, we learn more of Dooley's family, and Buck Leeper returns. The only thing I don't really appreciate in this book is much the same as the other ones - the fact that there are a few more uses of God's name than should be. But all in all, I much enjoyed my fourth visit to Mitford and can't wait to pick up the sequel."
— Angela (4 out of 5 stars)
Out to Canaan Listener Reviews
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" I recommend this whole series "
— Callie, 2/16/2014 -
" It was okay, but not as good as the last one. "
— Klaudyna, 2/7/2014 -
" Fantastic as always. An excellent read! "
— Nancy, 1/31/2014 -
" This was one of my favorites as she added new characters and a new place to hear about. "
— Sandy, 1/15/2014 -
" This was not as funny as the others, and had more political and advertising jargon, less story, it seemed to me (until maybe the end). My religious conviction is that women should not be ruling or working outside the home, so all the characters rooting for the woman mayor was not too thrilling to me (though the other candidate wasn't, either). "
— Melissa, 1/12/2014 -
" More of the Mitford series fun. "
— Beez, 1/1/2014 -
" This is my favorite Mitford book so far. There's a lot of action - even political intrigue in the mayoral race. Towards the end it feels like a Shakespearean comedy - everyone getting married - even Barnabas and Violet become friends! This is the first one that made me cry - can't wait for #5. "
— Robin, 12/26/2013 -
" The Mitford Years books are a nice getaway to the mountains of North Carolina. I'm glad I don't live in a little town where everyone knows eachother's business, but it's fun to visit such a place every now and then. I enjoy these books because they are fun, easy reading and have light moral messages without being preachy. Looking forward to reading the rest of this series! "
— Luisa, 12/23/2013 -
" Loved this whole series in Mitford. "
— Esigs, 12/13/2013 -
" This was a must-read in our family. Love Mitford! "
— Rick, 11/29/2013 -
" I love the At Home in Mitford series. Father Tim is amazing! "
— Sharon, 11/17/2013 -
" More accolades to Jan!! Love her works... "
— Hope, 11/13/2013 -
" AWESOME read. Couldn't wait to pick it up each day to read. "
— Lisa, 11/5/2013 -
" Just a sweet book that puts me in a mellow mood. "
— Noel, 10/25/2013 -
" This series is just plain enjoyable. Especially in the chaos of moving, I really like to escape to Mitford. "
— Jenn, 10/24/2013 -
" 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, 10/19/2013 -
" This was another book of a small town that you want to keep on visiting! "
— Andrea, 1/4/2013 -
" I enjoy the clean cut quality of the books in this series and the spiritual components. Jan Karon portrays her characters complete with flaws, and with lots of laughs, in addition to some serious moments. "
— Kathleen, 8/30/2012 -
" Good, sweet read. Never disappointing! "
— Anne, 4/12/2012 -
" Another good Mitford book, thoroughly enjoyable. Easy read. "
— Barb, 3/14/2012 -
" I like all of the books in this series. This one was just as good as all the others. "
— Margie, 2/24/2012 -
" 4th book, At the end of his ministry we get to enjoy the fruits of his labor! A joyful ending. Great. "
— Cheryl, 1/24/2012 -
" Another wonderful trip to Mitford! I just love these books. They are perfect to read between other books. "
— Christine, 11/27/2011 -
" Note: From Kaylon's Grandmother. Again, not my cup of tea, but eh... it takes very little effort to read these books. "
— Megan, 7/26/2011 -
" Enjoyed the continuing story...some scandal introduced giving a sense of intrigue!! On to #5. "
— Nancy, 3/25/2011 -
" Another great book in the Mitford Series. Now I'm addicted - on to Book #5! "
— Lynnea, 1/9/2011 -
" Quick, feel-good read in the same vein as the first 3. Rather than tiring of some of the sameness, I find it comforting and inspirational. While the story did not occur over the Easter season, it was still a good read for me at this time of year. "
— Barbara, 1/9/2011 -
" 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.
About John McDonough
John McDonough, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices, has narrated dozens of audiobooks, and won eleven Earphones Awards. He is known for his narrations of children’s books, including Robert McCloskey’s Centerburg Tales and Albert Marrin’s Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Outside of his audiobook work, he has starred in a revival of Captain Kangaroo on the Fox Network.