At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years)

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Summary: Way too high on the "cuteness" factor
Review: I read this book a year ago and was looking forward to reading the whole series. I liked the idea of a priest as the main character because I like to see religion treated as an important part of people's lives. Ultimately, I was disappointed in the book. The characters were too predictable and problems resolved too easily. The book was too "cute" for my taste. Mitford is charming, but about as realistic as Mayberry.

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Summary: So good I barely noticed the 5 hour plane ride
Review: Having spent part of my childhood in the town upon which Mitford is based (in the North Carolina mountains), it was like reading about home. The characters are a delight, and I haven't been so wrapped up in a book in a long time---as I said, I barely noticed the five hour plane ride. This was a recommendation and a loan from my mother, and I pass at least the recommendation on to anyone!

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Summary: If you are 50 + and raised in VA or Carolinas, READ THIS!
Review: This is a terrific book and it was shared by my sister, my Mother, my daughter and myself! If you grew up in the south, this is a town you can identify with OR lived in!! I would love to move to Mitford and go to that church with Cynthia and Dooley and Ms. Sadie. Not to mention eating at the Main Street Cafe (is that the correct name?) Anyhoo, it is one great set of books that I have inhaled and I'm passing them on to my seniors to read. I WANT MORE!! Thanks for giving us great summer reading, Jan.

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Summary: Better than Calgon, taking me away to smalltown USA.
Review: The Mitford series is an exceptional, believable, and can't-wait-for-more kind of reading. It can sweep you into another world, one where you wish you could live. Retirement sounds better all the time if I can find a Mitford...not quite perfect, just as in real life. Karon's ability to quote Scripture and cite biblical themes makes the book even more inviting and more relaxing to read. Can't wait for her to put some more on the shelves!

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Summary: I was glued to the deck chair for 2 days.
Review: Once I started "At Home In Mitford" I couldn't leave the deck chair on my porch, I was so engrossed, even my annoying neighbors didn't annoy me. Each character from Father Tim to Dooley has something to teach us about giving and receiving love as well as lessons on being in community with each other. The minute I finished this book I went out and got the next one, then the next one, then the next one.... I hope Jan Karon can keep up.

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Summary: What a refreshing book!
Review: I loved this book about life in a small Southern town and really came to know the characters. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series and finding out more about all of Father Tim's friends.

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Summary: One of the best top ten series I've ever read.
Review: Being a Christian woman I can't put the book down and hate to see it end. It is thoroughly delightful !

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Summary: Good for the soul!
Review: Life in this sleepy (but never dull!) town of Mitford is absolutely refreshing to the soul. I am not a Christian, but I found the Karon books to transcend religious lines. It's all about people having faith and doing the right thing: I'll vote for that any day. After being weighed down with Oprah's selections (who can take one more rape/incest/child abuse victim novel?), I was utterly refreshed and uplifted after reading the Mitford series. Brava, Ms. Karon!

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Summary: Show me how to get to Mitford!
Review: I am a mother of 2 small girls, and work part time as a Registered Nurse. When I read, which is not as much as I would like, it must be something entertaining, and easy to pick up night after night before bed. This book fits the bill. I have laughed and fallen in love with all of the characters, especially Dooley. I am in the process of fininshing Out to Canaan, and also have to add Fancy Skinner to my list of favorite characters. I end with a question to the author: Ms. Karon, may I please have Marge Owens recipes for Orange Marmalade Cake and her famous Chicken Pie???

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Summary: Great way to unwind!
Review: This book is a great way to retreat from a hectic day. Sometimes I laughed and sometimes I had tears in my eyes. I've read her first two books in a week, and I've just started the third. The characters really come to life and I enjoying seeing what's going to happen next. This series of books is definately worth reading!