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Karon, Jan 1937-
Most widely held works about
Jan Karon
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Most widely held works by
Jan Karon
At home in Mitford by Jan Karon (
Book
)
73
editions published
between
1953
and
2017
in
English
and held by
6,212
libraries
worldwide
A portrait of the mysteries and miracles of everyday life introduces the small North Carolina town of Mitford and its colorful inhabitants, including Tim, a bachelor rector, who is falling in love with his neighbor
A light in the window by Jan Karon (
Book
)
60
editions published
between
1983
and
2016
in
English
and held by
5,485
libraries
worldwide
In the gentle tradition of James Herriot, Bailey White, Ferrol Sams, and Garrison Keillor, Karon continues the fresh and beautifully written story of a small mountain town in the South. The village rector, Father Tim, can no longer deny his feeling for his neighbor. But what about the wealthy widow who has been wooing him with casseroles? It's clear that Father Tim is in need of divine intervention
These high, green hills by Jan Karon (
Book
)
67
editions published
between
1983
and
2017
in
6
languages
and held by
5,358
libraries
worldwide
Life in a small Southeastern mountain town, centered on its colorful Episcopal minister. He is Timothy Kavanagh, 63, a lifetime bachelor who finally takes the plunge and gets married to his vivacious neighbor, Cynthia. By the author of A Light in the Window
Out to Canaan by Jan Karon (
Book
)
60
editions published
between
1983
and
2016
in
4
languages
and held by
5,237
libraries
worldwide
A novel on a small town in the heartland of America. A brash new mayoral candidate is calling for development, the Sweet Stuff Bakery may be closing, Father Tim, the Episcopalian rector and his vivacious wife are pondering retirement and someone is wheeling and dealing to turn Mitford's finest house into a spa. By the author of At Home in Mitford
A new song by Jan Karon (
Book
)
50
editions published
between
1983
and
2016
in
6
languages
and held by
4,982
libraries
worldwide
A retired Episcopal rector accepts an interim post on an island off North Carolina. The novel describes the way he and his wife minister to the needs of the parishioners and their low-key social life. By the author of Out to Canaan
In this mountain by Jan Karon (
Book
)
42
editions published
between
2002
and
2006
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
4,880
libraries
worldwide
Restless with his retirement, Father Tim, accompanied by Cynthia, gears up for a year-long ministry across the state line, but a series of events sends shock waves throughout the town of Mitford and through Father Tim's faith
A common life : the wedding story by Jan Karon (
Book
)
35
editions published
between
2001
and
2016
in
English
and held by
4,875
libraries
worldwide
The creator of the Mitford stories goes back through time to relate the wedding of Father Tim Kavanagh to Cynthia Coppersmith
Shepherds abiding : a Mitford Christmas story by Jan Karon (
Book
)
54
editions published
between
2003
and
2016
in
4
languages
and held by
4,765
libraries
worldwide
Having pursued intellectual matters all of his life, Father Tim discovers the joys of working with his hands when he discovers a worn-out nativity scene and begins to restore it
Light from heaven by Jan Karon (
Book
)
31
editions published
between
2005
and
2016
in
4
languages
and held by
4,632
libraries
worldwide
A final volume in the Mitford Years series finds Father Tim contemplating the revival of a remote mountaintop church, a challenge he hopes will be his ultimate calling, but fears will be an impossible task
Home to Holly Springs : the Father Tim series by Jan Karon (
Book
)
30
editions published
between
2007
and
2011
in
3
languages
and held by
4,153
libraries
worldwide
Thirty-eight years have passed since Father Tim Kavanagh left his Mississippi hometown, determined not to return. Then he receives a handwritten note postmarked Holly Springs. Cryptic and unsigned, it says only Come home.--Dust Jacket
In the company of others : a Father Tim novel by Jan Karon (
Book
)
26
editions published
between
2005
and
2011
in
English and Czech
and held by
3,558
libraries
worldwide
Father Tim and Cynthia arrive in the west of Ireland, intent on researching his Kavanagh ancestry. The charm of their lakeside B & B is broken when Cynthia startles a burglar and sprains her already-injured ankle. Then a cherished and valuable painting is stolen from the lodge owners, and Cynthia's pain pales in comparison to the wound at the center of this bitterly estranged Irish family
Somewhere safe with somebody good by Jan Karon (
Book
)
17
editions published
between
2014
and
2015
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,878
libraries
worldwide
"After five hectic years of retirement from Lord's Chapel, Father Tim Kavanagh returns with his wife, Cynthia, to Mitford where he - and his beloved friends and family - face the challenge of settling into the next phase of their lives"--
At home in Mitford by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
38
editions published
between
1994
and
2014
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
2,482
libraries
worldwide
A small town minister makes his presence known to his new community by revitalizing their normal routines and finds inner fulfillment for himself along the way
Light from Heaven by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
17
editions published
between
2005
and
2016
in
English
and held by
2,218
libraries
worldwide
Deftly portraying life in a small mountain town, focusing on family, faith and the simpler things in life, Light From Heaven closes Karon's Mitford Series. The plot focuses foremost on Father Tim and his quest to revive an abandoned, mountaintop church, yet also tells the stories of the towns citizens. Through their trials, tribulations and successes, the citizens of this small town blossom due to their perseverance and faith in God
Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
15
editions published
between
2007
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,212
libraries
worldwide
Lured by a mysterious note, recently retired Father Tim heads for his boyhood home of Holly Springs, Mississippi. But as memories flood his mind, he soon encounters a life-altering truth and receives a gift that could cost him everything
Esther's gift : a Mitford Christmas story by Jan Karon (
Book
)
3
editions published
in
2002
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,203
libraries
worldwide
In Esther's Gift, Esther Bolick is filled with the holiday spirit as she prepares to bake the annual batch of her famous-and utterly scrumptious-orange marmalade cake
The Mitford snowmen : a Christmas story by Jan Karon (
Book
)
15
editions published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
2,181
libraries
worldwide
"Everyone's favorite characters are filled with holiday spirit. And when a swirling snowfall brings them to Main Street for a snowman-building contest, the spirit of competition comes alive as well."--Jacket
In the company of others by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
23
editions published
between
2010
and
2015
in
English
and held by
2,171
libraries
worldwide
Father Tim and Cynthia arrive in the west of Ireland, intent on researching his Kavanagh ancestry from the comfort of a charming fishing lodge. The charm, however, is broken entirely when Cynthia startles a burglar and sprains her already injured ankle. Then a cherished and valuable painting is stolen from the lodge owners, and Cynthia's pain pales in comparison to the wound at the center of this bitterly estranged Irish family
In this mountain by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
34
editions published
between
2002
and
2013
in
English
and held by
2,113
libraries
worldwide
Though Father Tim dislikes change, he dislikes retirement even more. When he decides to take on a difficult ministry, he begins to think he likes change -- until an unexpected event propels him on a journey that shakes his faith, his marriage, and the whole town of Mitford
A common life : the wedding story by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
21
editions published
between
2001
and
2011
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
1,421
libraries
worldwide
Sixty-something Father Ti always thought he would remain single. But when Cynthia begins attending his parish, he loses his heart. Afraid to step forward, but terrified of wasting another moment, he pours out his feelings. As the parishoners and townsfolk learn of the impending wedding, they wonder: will marriage change Father Tim?
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Associated Subjects
American fiction Americans Art thefts Authors, American Baliles, Gerald L Christian drama Christian fiction Christian fiction, American Christian life Christmas decorations Christmas stories Churchill, Sarah, Church membership City and town life Clergy Country life Cousins Crèches (Nativity scenes) Domestic drama Domestic fiction Domestic fiction, American Episcopalians Faith Families Fiction Genealogy Homecoming Husband and wife Ireland Karon, Jan, Kavanagh, Timothy (Fictitious character) Kenan, Randall Manners and customs Married people Mississippi Mississippi--Holly Springs Mitford (N.C. : Imaginary place) North Carolina Pastoral theology Poortvliet, Rien Priests Radio plays Retirement Romance fiction Travel United States Village communities Villages Weddings Women authors, American
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Alternative Names
Freeland, Janice, 1937-
Jan Karon American novelist, children's writer, non-fiction writer
Jan Karon Amerikaans schrijfster
Jan Karon Novelist, children's writer, non-fiction writer
Orth, Jan, 1937-
Wilson, Janice Meredith 1937-
캐런, 잰 1937-
캐론, 잰 1937-
カロン, ジャン
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