The Mitford Series of Jan Karon is one set of books that I read over and over, about once a year. I love the characters, the small town and the basic humanity of the stories.

One of my favorites in the series - because of the whistlepig. ( )

must Read book. I probably will read it again ( )

This is reportedly the last in the popular Mitford series which have delighted fans for some years now. But as always when the action is moved even slightly away from Mitford and a new cast of characters introduced, the book loses some of its appeal for it is the town itself as well as Father Tim and Cynthia that give such pleasure. Nevertheless, we get glimpses of Mitford and the developing dramas in the lives of its citizens. Of greatest interest to the aficionados of Mitford is the conclusion of the long running heartache of the gathering of Dooley's brothers and sisters who many years ago at a young age were scattered by their dysfunctional parents. Jan Karon is a master story-teller who is able to draw us into Mitford and its characters to such an extent that we long to find this fictional town and enter into its life. ( )

Father Tim Kavanaugh and his wife Cynthia help renew life in a mountain church that has been closed for forty years. These gentle novels are soothing and hopeful. ( )

I couldn't wait to read this final book in the Mitford Series. I waited with anticipation to read how Dooley was going to handle being a millionaire, and true to form, Jan Karon wrote his story with grace and generosity.

I'll miss this group of lovely people, who, after listening to the entire series, have become my family of sorts. ( )