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Mitford Years

by Jan Karon

14 books Started 1994 Latest 2017
Publication Reading Order

The Mitford Years is a Children's Fiction series by Jan Karon, made up of 14 books published between 1994 and 2017. It begins with At Home in Mitford (1994), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is To Be Where You Are (2017), spanning 23 years of storytelling.

14books
23years active
3decades
~1.8yrs between books
2017latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 At Home in Mitford 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 A Light in the Window 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 These High, Green Hills 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Out to Canaan 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 A New Song 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
6 A Common Life 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 In This Mountain 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Shepherds Abiding 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Light from Heaven 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Home to Holly Springs 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
11 In the Company of Others 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Come Rain or Come Shine 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 To Be Where You AreLatest 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Mitford Years series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Mitford Years series?

Start with At Home in Mitford (1994), the first book in the Mitford Years series by Jan Karon. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Mitford Years series?

There are 14 books in the Mitford Years series by Jan Karon, published between 1994 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Mitford Years series?

The first book in the Mitford Years series is At Home in Mitford, published in 1994 by Jan Karon.

What is the latest book in the Mitford Years series?

The most recent book in the Mitford Years series is To Be Where You Are (2017) by Jan Karon.

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About 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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