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Mitford Gift Books

by Jan Karon

6 books Started 2001 Latest 2006
Publication Reading Order

The Mitford Gift Books is a Children's Fiction series by Jan Karon, made up of 6 books published between 2001 and 2006. It begins with Patches of Godlight (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Mitford Bedside Companion (2006), spanning 5 years of storytelling.

6books
5years active
~1yrs between books
2006latest release
# Title Year Buy
1 Patches of Godlight 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Mitford Snowmen (Short Story) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Esther's Gift (Short Story) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Trellis and the Seed (Short Story) 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Mitford Bedside CompanionLatest 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Mitford Gift Books series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Mitford Gift Books series?

Start with Patches of Godlight (2001), the first book in the Mitford Gift Books series by Jan Karon. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Mitford Gift Books series?

There are 6 books in the Mitford Gift Books series by Jan Karon, published between 2001 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Mitford Gift Books series?

The first book in the Mitford Gift Books series is Patches of Godlight, published in 2001 by Jan Karon.

What is the latest book in the Mitford Gift Books series?

The most recent book in the Mitford Gift Books series is The Mitford Bedside Companion (2006) by Jan Karon.

More series by Jan Karon

Jan Karon (born October 6, 1937) is an American novelist best known for her series of "Mitford" novels. Karon grew up in Elon College, North Carolina, and attended high school in Burlington. She graduated from Elon College in 1955 and worked as a teacher in Virginia, North Carolina, and Japan. In 1976, she published her first novel, "In the Company of Others." The Mitford novels, which began with "At Home in Mitford" in 1994, are set in the fictional town of Mitford, North Carolina. The novels follow the lives of Father Tim Kavanagh, the town's Episcopal priest, and his friends and parishioners. The series has been praised for its heartwarming stories and its portrayal of small-town life. Karon has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Christy Award for Best Inspirational Novel and the Reader's Choice Award for Best Inspirational Fiction. Her novels have been translated into 30 languages and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

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