A New Song (The Mitford Years)

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Summary: A Great Series Continues
Review: After reading the previous novels in this series, I couldn't wait to read this one! And I wasn't disappointed. Jan Karon's warm, engaging style of writing kept me turning the pages. She has created a gentle but very realistic small-town world, much like Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon, with lovable characters that you really care about.

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Summary: From the Mountains to the Sea!
Review: Father Tim was wonderful in the latest book; I thoroughly enjoyed it. Although I missed the town of Mitford and all its characters, I came to enjoy the island community of Whitecap too. The characters at the book and bait shop were ALMOST as enjoyable as those at Percy's Main Street Grill. Barnabus' romps continued to thrill the dog lover in me. I, like many other readers, am awed by the ending. I don't quite know what to make of it at this point.....guess I'll be eagerly awaiting the next book to explain it all. All in all, a great read that, as always, leaves one waiting for 'more from Mitford'

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Summary: A New Song
Review: Another great book by Jan Karon. The entire Mitford series is well worth the time and energy to read. I fell in love with the great new set of characters in Jan's new book. As usual, Father Tim is his loveable, human self. He laughs, he cries, he falls down, and he gets right back up and keeps his head and heart to the tasks at hand. I can't wait for the next one!

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Summary: Homesick for Mitford
Review: Having always been a homebody, I identified right away with Father Tim & Cynthia when they left their precious Mitford to go to Whitecap. What an adventure they had. I enjoyed every sentence of this book. Are there really people like Father Tim and Cynthia in this world? How I wish I could be their friend and neighbor. I gleaned scriptural knowledge and human knowledge from all of Jan's Mitford books. The ending of"A New Song" has me baffled indeed. Who is the man in the pearly white shirt? Could it be an angel perhaps? I will sit and sleep restlessly waiting for Jan's next book.

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Summary: The Unabridged Audio Version Is To Die For
Review: I have all the books and the abridged audio version of this remarkable series. Both of those versions are entertaining. However, if you want to feel like you've died and gone to heaven, get the unabridged audio versions of this series performed by John McDonough. Yes, they cost more; but you won't regret it. You will have hours of relaxed entertainment.

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Summary: IS THIS THE END OF FATHER KANANAGH?
Review: I CAN'T WAIT FOR BOOK #6. HOPE IT'S OUT SOON. I, LIKE SOME OTHER READERS, WAS SURPRISED AT THE END. SEEMED MORE LIKE A MYSTERY NOVEL TO ME. I'VE READ THE WHOLE MITFORD SERIES, I'M HOOKED. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN THE NEXT ONE WILL BE OUT? IN ADDITION, I'M NOT PARTICULARY RELIGIOUS, BUT THIS SERIES MAKES ME FEEL SPIRITUAL AND PEACEFUL. READ A NEW SONG IN A WEEK. NOW BRING ON THE NEXT BOOK.

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Summary: The Mitford Years (Series)
Review: This series is a delightful look at a parish priest and all his adventures and misadventures. At times you will laugh,other times feel his pain as he ministers to his sheep. It is fun to watch as a confirmed bachelor fumbles his way and finds love that both delights and surprises him. I have read and re-read all the books in this series and never tire of it. If you looking for a gift for someone who will have hours of entertaining reading this series is a must. I look forward to further books from this author who has captured the hearts of readers everywhere.

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Summary: A New Song
Review: Jan Karon's books are a breath of fresh air! I came from a small town in Long Island, much like Mitford, but we didn't have a pastor like Mitford had. The church members and town folks were similar. His talking to God the way one would talk to a friend at all times, in all places, has led me to do the same thing. I sat on a bench today and watched the shoppers hurry by. Little did they know that I was praying for them. It felt wonderful. I've read the 5 books in the series and feel any book I pick up now will pale in comparason. If you're looking for a Christmas present, Amazon.com has these books in stock. Hurry and order before they run out. What a pleasure to read this series. No sex, no violence, no cursing, Mitford is another world, one full of humor, love, kindness, a reachable God, and a great big ole dog named Barnabas!

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Summary: Simply Delightful
Review: I have read four of the five Mitford series and I am looking forward to reading A New Song. I have passed them on to many friends and they have found them all to be delightful. Jan Karon has a wonderful way with words. She makes you feel like you are right there feeling what they are feeling and sharing their lives. I have cried and laughed thru all of them. Father Tim is refreshing and his wife Cynthia sure keeps him hopping and stunned. He simply does not know what to make of her at times. Delightful and so nice to read. Loved all of them.

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Summary: A real delight....
Review: A New Song continues the delightful travel through the rest of their lives of Fr. Tim and Cynthia Kavanaugh. Those who think that the cryptic ending indicates that Fr. Tim has gone home to the Lord are in error. At least the author says so in several interviews I have read. "Why would I do that?", she asks. The next book is to be the story of their wedding. This was passed over rather quickly in an earlier book, but now we will get to attend. Moving to the coast of N. Carolina from the mountains to be the interim priest at St. John's, Fr. Tim find a church and a community much in need of him and God's healing grace. I won't detail all of the new characters or what has happened to some of the Mitford people. Buy it, enyoy it, and savor the wisdom and insight that it contains.