| Book #: | 245 |
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| Book Title: | At Home in Mitford |
| Author: | Jan Karon |
| Publisher: | RiverOak |
| Pub. Date: | 1994 |
| Pages: | 538 |
| Started: | September 8, 2010 |
| Finished: | September 14, 2010 |
| Time to Read: | 6 Days |
| Back Cover / Inside Flap: | Enter the world of Jan Karon's writing and you'll soon see why everyone yearns to be At Home in Mitford -- everyone except Father Tim, the local rector, who suddenly is not entirely sure. A dog the size of a Buick has followed him home and intends to stay there. A hostile boy is left in his care. But on the upside, an attractive new neighbor is stirring feelings he hasn't felt in years. Add to these events an epic dinner party, a potentially valuable painting, a surprising tale of unrequited love, a mysterious break-in -- and you'll find yourself At Home in Mitford never wanting to leave. |
| Stars: | **** |
| Review: | Before the summer of 2010, I'd never heard of either this book or it's author. But then Patti Ann Colt released her Summer Reading Program, and I promptly scoped it out to see what I could add to my To Be Read pile. Boy, am I glad to have chosen this novel! The characters are so vivid that they jump off the pages, read to invite you home with them, to wondrously friendly Mitford. You can't help but love the rector, Father Tim, as he muddles his way through life, always trusting in God, but wondering if he, himself, is using good judgment in all he does. As the "chief cook and bottle washer" in the town - everyone turns to him to solve their every issue, whether members of his church or not - he is always heading in 5 directions at one time. But when he, himself, needs help and needs to contemplate what the future holds, where else but Mitford could other lovable characters be found to help him along and show him how very much they need him. I understand that this book is part of a series; I can't wait to go read more - join me, please! |
From my library to yours,
Tiffany
