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Out to Canaan (1997)

by Jan Karon

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Series: Mitford Years (4)

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Fiction. Literature. HTML:Get to know the lovable cast of characters that populate the small town of Mitford in this inspirational novel in Jan Karon's #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Millions of readers have come home to Mitford, the little town with the big heart, whose endearing and eccentric residents have become like family members. But now change is coming to the hamlet. Father Tim, the Episcopal rector, and his wife, Cynthia, are pondering retirement; a brash new mayoral candidate is calling for aggressive development; a suspicious realtor with plans for a health spa is eyeing the beloved house on the hill; and, worst of all, the Sweet Stuff Bakery may be closing. Meanwhile, ordinary people are leading the extraordinary lives that hundreds of thousands of readers have found so inviting and inspiring.… (more)
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Mitford is one of my favorite fictional places, and I was glad to return in Out to Canaan. Perhaps it is because I have done the retirement thing twice before and unretired both times that this book resonated with me. Perhaps it is because I have known these people, or their doppelgangers, and remember them fondly. Perhaps it is because of the faith that permeates the book. I loved it.

Start at the beginning of the series. Keep on going. It is highly recommended for people who enjoy wholesome fiction. ( )
  Jean_Sexton | Jun 17, 2023 |
Drawings thankfully show Father Timothy without double chins!

Despite near-miraculous conversions, the plot moves forward pleasantly and with more humor.

Garden descriptions are inspiring.

Still a mystery: why not hire people to move heavy furniture in house? ( )
  m.belljackson | Mar 17, 2023 |
After being reminded by a friend that this series is delightfully like "curling up with a cup of tea," I realized that the whole series is missing from my Goodreads list. It's been quite a while since I've read this book, so I'm just guessing on the date. I won't rate it, because the details are fuzzy, but I loved this series. Don't pick it up if you're looking for something exceptionally deep or literary. It's just a warm-hearted and good series with characters striving to learn and do what it right.
  CarolHicksCase | Mar 12, 2023 |
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  WBCLIB | Feb 19, 2023 |
not a book club book ( )
  PatLibrary123 | Aug 9, 2022 |
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Fiction. Literature. HTML:Get to know the lovable cast of characters that populate the small town of Mitford in this inspirational novel in Jan Karon's #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Millions of readers have come home to Mitford, the little town with the big heart, whose endearing and eccentric residents have become like family members. But now change is coming to the hamlet. Father Tim, the Episcopal rector, and his wife, Cynthia, are pondering retirement; a brash new mayoral candidate is calling for aggressive development; a suspicious realtor with plans for a health spa is eyeing the beloved house on the hill; and, worst of all, the Sweet Stuff Bakery may be closing. Meanwhile, ordinary people are leading the extraordinary lives that hundreds of thousands of readers have found so inviting and inspiring.

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City and hometown life - Fiction 4th novel in Mitford series

The village is changing. Father Tim and his wife are pondering the mrky uncertainly of retirement.
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