Jan Karon

Jan Karon

8 Series

Jan Karon is an American author renowned for her Christian fiction, particularly the Mitford series. She writes for both adults and children. Born Janice Meredith Wilson, her name was inspired by the novel "Janice Meredith" by Paul Leicester Ford.

Author: Jan Karon In "At Home in Mitford," Father Tim Kavanagh, a beloved Episcopal priest, navigates life in the small, picturesque town of Mitford. His routine is disrupted by the arrival of Dooley Barlowe, a young boy in need of guidance, and the mysterious Cynthia Coppersmith, who captures his heart. As Father Tim juggles his pastoral duties and personal life, he uncovers secrets that challenge his understanding of his community. Through humor and warmth, the story explores themes of friendship, love, and the strength found in a close-knit town.

Mitford Years

At Home in Mitford

(1994)

A Light in the Window

(1995)

These High, Green Hills

(1996)

Out to Canaan

(1997)

A New Song

(1999)

A Common Life

(2001)

In This Mountain

(2002)

Shepherds Abiding

(2003)

Light from Heaven

(2005)

Home to Holly Springs

(2007)

In the Company of Others

(2010)

Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good

(2014)

Come Rain or Come Shine

(2015)

To Be Where You Are

(2017)

Mitford Gift

Patches of Godlight

(2001)

The Mitford Snowmen

(2001)

Esther's Gift

(2002)

The Trellis and the Seed

(2003)

Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader

(2004)

The Mitford Bedside Companion

(2006)

Mitford For Children

Violet Comes to Stay

(2006)

Violet Goes to the Country

(2007)

Mitford Collections

Bathed in Prayer

(2018)

Father Tim

Home to Holly Springs

(2007)

In the Company of Others

(2010)

Children's

Miss Fannie's Hat

(1993)

Jeremy: The Tale of an Honest Bunny

(2000)

Short Story Collections

A Continual Feast

(2005)

Non-Fiction

The Mitford Years Reading Guide

(1997)

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