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Reading Room: Mitford series by Jan Karon |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2015 : 6:05:59 PM
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I picked up the first 3 books in the series at an estate sale. Something about them just struck me. I am now completely addicted to reading about Father Tim and the rest of the Mitford inhabitants! I sat down this afternoon (just for a minute, you know) and looked up and it was TWO AND A HALF HOURS later! Oh my goodness! Anyone else a fan?
FarmGirl #1390 www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6666 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6666 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2015 : 05:17:16 AM
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Amanda, I have read the entire series and loved every book!! They are fantastic and I completely understand how you just can't put a book down once you start. Most libraries carry the series so you can keep on reading. You won't want to miss a single book in the story. Lately, my church library is carrying her latest books which take place after the kids are grown and Father Tim has retired. Love them!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1145 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2015 : 8:45:09 PM
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Hurrah! I am so glad she wrote so many books! I went into a thrift store today and found the first four books on audiotape. Woohoo! I took my daughter's Walkman (yes, we still listen to tapes/records) and hooked it up to the audio in my van. Nice.
FarmGirl #1390 www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2016 : 08:20:12 AM
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I love that series- I tend to check the books out again and again at our library. Love them!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6666 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6666 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2016 : 4:33:51 PM
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I love that series and read it plus her books written later on. Wonderful , Wonderful stories!! Enjoy!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 7:39:40 PM
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Our church has a book club dedicated to just the Mitford series. They read a chapter and discuss the Christian aspect of each chapter and have potlucks with the recipes in the books. The women love it. It is very well attended. |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 8:09:14 PM
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Read the books years ago and loved them. Good clean reading! At the time Hallmark had so many things from the series on sale. Have them too! LOL!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing, Darlene Sister 1922 October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 9:55:07 PM
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That is the funniest thing. I was given 1 through 8 probably 10 years ago by a co-worker that was retiring. They have been sitting in a grocery bag in my laundry room most all that time. Just now I brought them out. Will have to start reading them with the new year.
TW
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6666 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6666 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2016 : 06:17:28 AM
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I have read the entire series and loved every page! Father Tim is the BEST!!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9444 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9444 Posts |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4762 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4762 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2016 : 06:51:45 AM
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Thank you for bringing this series to our attention Amanda. It looks great and I just ordered the first 3 in the series from my library. I have a feeling these books will get me through the winter here in the Chicago area.
Dawn in IL
"Don’t let anyone ever tell you that this country isn’t great, that somehow we need to make it great again" Michelle Obama |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2017 : 4:48:10 PM
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It's so hard to find a good, clean series to read these days that doesn't disappoint. Thank you for the suggestion gals! I will check them out at our library.
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009) FGOTM:Jan.2012 Judy French-Hugs&Squeezles! "Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!" "The serious go through life blowing far too few raspberries!" "Broken cookies don't have calories!" |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4762 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4762 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 06:11:56 AM
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I just finished the first book in the series. Fortunately my library has them all, so I have books 2 and 3 to read next. The first book was a delightful read and I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you so very much for the recommendation!
Happy reading! Dawn in IL
"Don’t let anyone ever tell you that this country isn’t great, that somehow we need to make it great again" Michelle Obama |
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craftingram
True Blue Farmgirl
526 Posts
Karin
Nashville
In
USA
526 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 06:46:52 AM
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I have all the books in the Mitford series. As soon as a new one comes out I drop whatever else is on my nightstand to read about Father Tim and what is going on in Mitford. Love them all.
Karin Sister #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 10:18:24 AM
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My Mama collected some of the Guidepost hardbacks, "Mystery and The Minister's Wife" series. I saw a bunch of them that I don't have on Amazon. I may have to extend my collection. When you find s good series you can just re-read them every few years. So enjoyable!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009) FGOTM:Jan.2012 Judy French-Hugs&Squeezles! "Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!" "The serious go through life blowing far too few raspberries!" "Broken cookies don't have calories!" |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9444 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9444 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 2:26:36 PM
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Judy, I have a couple of Mystery and the Minister's Wife. Found them when I was reading the Tales of Grace Chapel Hill series and also Mary's Bookshop series too. So many books......
~Denise~ Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1145 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2017 : 8:17:37 PM
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I need to get back to Mitford! I slacked off of my reading, but I guess the good thing is now I can start from the beginning. Ha! :)
I wish I could live in Mitford! That would be my dream come true...sigh.
FarmGirl #1390 www.mylittlecountry.blog |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4762 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4762 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2017 : 04:15:14 AM
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Happy reading Amanda. I read the entire series over the winter and am impatiently waiting for the next book since I just read the one that came out this fall.
Dawn in IL
Life is like a novel, every day is a new page...... |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1145 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
1145 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2017 : 12:06:22 PM
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Thanks, Dawn! that is my plan as well.I think I was only on about book five when I stopped. I also bought the kitchen reader/cookbook by Jan. It is soooo good! I saw that the new book came out and I can't wait to get to that point!
a
FarmGirl #1390 www.mylittlecountry.blog |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9444 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9444 Posts |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4762 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4762 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2017 : 04:30:43 AM
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That book was titled, "To be where you are". It was really hard to put down. Once you read it you will understand why I'm impatient for the next one!
Dawn in IL
Life is like a novel, every day is a new page...... |
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jmpiercy
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Joan
Mechanicsville
Virginia
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2020 : 7:16:01 PM
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Love the Mitford series. Fast forward to 2020 and Hallmark made a movie "At Home In Mitford" starring Andie McDowell and Cameron Mathison. Good clean movie. Hopefully, they will make more movies of the series.
Joan P. Farmgirl Sister #8056
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." - William W. Purkey
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillippians 4:13 |
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Reading Room: Mitford series by Jan Karon |
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