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Karon, Jan 1937-
Overview
| Works: |
181
works in
1,024
publications in
2
languages and
100,111
library holdings
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| Classifications: |
PS3561.A678,
813/.54 |
Most widely held works about
Jan Karon
Most widely held works by
Jan Karon
At home in Mitford by Jan Karon (
Book
)
67
editions published
between
1983
and
2008
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
6,483
libraries
worldwide
A romance between an Anglican priest and a children's book writer who moves into his neighborhood. It is set in Mitford, North Carolina, where life is peaceful and problems are overcome with prayer and some good cooking
A light in the window by Jan Karon (
Book
)
55
editions published
between
1983
and
2007
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
5,936
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
)
53
editions published
between
1983
and
2009
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
5,703
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
)
50
editions published
between
1983
and
2005
in
3
languages
and held by
5,495
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
)
43
editions published
between
1983
and
2007
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
5,256
libraries
worldwide
A retired Episcopal rector accepts an interim post on an island off the coast of North Carolina, where new challenges and adventures await him and his wife
In this mountain by Jan Karon (
bks|url
)
33
editions published
between
2002
and
2006
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
5,064
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
)
20
editions published
between
2001
and
2002
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
5,020
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 (
bks|url
)
41
editions published
between
2003
and
2004
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
4,896
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 (
bks|url
)
24
editions published
between
2005
and
2008
in
English
and held by
4,869
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 by Jan Karon (
Book
)
28
editions published
between
2007
and
2008
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
4,308
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 by Jan Karon (
Book
)
21
editions published
between
2005
and
2011
in
English
and held by
3,715
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
At home in Mitford by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
39
editions published
between
1994
and
2011
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
2,657
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
In this mountain by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
25
editions published
between
2002
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,381
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
Light from Heaven by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
16
editions published
between
2005
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,355
libraries
worldwide
Father Tim and his wife Cynthia are housesitting on an old farm, and there's plenty to keep them busy. Between dust storms and keeping track of the animals, it is becoming difficult to stop and count their blessings. Then, high atop a nearby mountain, a tremendous challenge presents itself. An old, abandoned church is in need of immediate revival--if Father Tim is up to the task
Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
15
editions published
between
2007
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,275
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
The Mitford snowmen : a Christmas story by Jan Karon (
Book
)
16
editions published
between
2001
and
2002
in
English
and held by
2,251
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
Esther's gift : a Mitford Christmas story by Jan Karon (
Book
)
4
editions published
in
2002
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,251
libraries
worldwide
In Esther's Gift, Esther Bolick is filled with the holiday spirit as she prepares tp bakie the annual batch of hr famous-and utterly scrumptios-orange marmalade cake
These high, green hills by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
33
editions published
between
1996
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,184
libraries
worldwide
Father Tim and his new bride return to their quaint town after their honeymoon and take up residence in the rectory, where townsfolk come for support and guidance
In the company of others by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
12
editions published
between
2010
and
2011
in
English
and held by
2,181
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
A new song by Jan Karon (
Sound Recording
)
30
editions published
between
1996
and
2011
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
2,142
libraries
worldwide
Mitford's longtime Eposcopal priest, Father Tim, fills in at a small church on Whitecap Island. He and his wife, Cynthia, soon find that Whitecap has its own unforgettable characters
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Kavanagh, Timothy (Fictitious character)
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McCully, Emily Arnold Illustrator
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Cecka, Melanie
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Weidner, Teri Illustrator
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Recorded Books, Inc
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Singer, Erik Narrator
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Steele, Robert Gantt Illustrator
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Recorded Books, LLC Distributor
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Alternative Names
Wilson, Janice Meredith, 1937-
カロン, ジャン
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