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At Home in Mitford
At Home in Mitford: A Novel | Jan Karon
It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old. Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.
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Born.A.Reader
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An older gentleman saw me coming back from our neighborhood Little Free Library, and, in fellow bookworm conversation, he recommended this book to me. Has anyone read it and the subsequent series that follows? It seems like a quaint little read so far.

AmyG I hve been meaning to read these for a few years. I know many who love this series. 2y
Bookwormjillk I‘ve read them. I really like the small town feel. 2y
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Mehso-so

Such a gentle book. It reminded me of the James Herriot series, but Father Tim is a preacher instead of a vet. I enjoyed it but it was slow going. I‘m not planning to read the next one.

“Sorrow and joy, he thought, so inextricably entwined that he could scarcely tell where one left off and the other began.”

“If you keep your eyes on Christians, you will be disappointed every day of your life. Your hope is to keep your eyes on Christ.”

webhau1 Keep going they keep getting better. The audios are really good also. 2y
AvidReader25 @webhau1 that‘s good to hear! Maybe I‘ll try the next one on audio. 😊 2y
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Eggs
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eu·phor·ic * adjective
characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

The Mitford books have a #euphoric setting, nestled between mountains, with colorful families and friends—all the way to the #last one in the series
#springsentiments @Eggs
#oppositeday @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs

KCofKaysville Just read the first one. I liked it. 3y
Eggs @KCofKaysville 🙌🏻 3y
TheKidUpstairs ❤📚 3y
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Eggs
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Pickpick

Finished book 1 and started book 2
#joyousjanuaryreadathon @Andrew65
#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
Perfect story with engaging characters centered around a small town pastor and his relationships (and sometimes mysteries to solve) ❤️

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 3y
Tattooedteacher I do like Father Tim. Enjoy. 3y
Elizabeth2 I read a few of the Mitford books years and years ago. I loved them. They were gentle and comforting reads. ❤️ 3y
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Eggs @TheAromaofBooks 🤗😊💗 3y
Eggs @Tattooedteacher Thanks ❣️ 3y
Eggs @Elizabeth2 Yes!! That‘s the appeal💗 3y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 3y
Eggs @Andrew65 🤗 3y
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Eggs
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Finally reading this series! Day 6: #joyousjanuaryreadathon @Andrew65 #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
Small town novel with great characters, interspersed with peaceful and contemplative words from Scripture.

TheAromaofBooks I read a few of these years ago but can't even remember whether or not I enjoyed them! I may need to check them out again. 3y
Eggs @TheAromaofBooks enjoyed first one and have started the 2nd one 3y
Andrew65 These look good. 3y
Eggs @Andrew65 better than I expected 3y
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carolpharmd
Pickpick

Lots of characters!! I am excited to read the entire Mitford series ~ a slow, leisurely, relaxing, join the “Mitford” community read. 💜💜

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carolpharmd

“Perhaps, he thought, we should all live as if we‘re dying.” ~ Father Tim

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Court7
Pickpick

Pleasingly saccharine.

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Lynnsoprano
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#Top20Series #20Series20Days #Day10

I can‘t do this challenge and not include this wonderful series. It‘s another that hubby and I both love. The first word that always comes to mind when I think of these stories is “gentle.” Although the newer books in the series are on our shelf, these now reside with @AmyG 😄 They are books to be shared, and I‘m glad I was able to pass them along to another Litten.

Andrew65 Stacked! 4y
Sparklemn I love this series, too. 4y
AmyG I have them all lined upon my shelf. Funny, I thought the other day that next year I am doing NO challenges....so I can read what I have. Thank you again for these. 4y
tdrosebud I had this one on my list too. It is such a relaxing read. 4y
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bookandbedandtea
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#20series20days Day 11
Father Tim books
The Mitford series are some of the most feel good books I've ever read. They put me in mind of the James Harriot novels. They share the same wholesome humor, quirky characters, small town charm, and sweet love story. They are excellent escapism when the world is in turmoil.
@Andrew65

Bookwormjillk These books are a great escape 4y
Ruthiella I‘ve often wanted to try this series! 4y
Andrew65 This is also new to me. 4y
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tdrosebud
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Day 5 #Top20Series #20Series20Days @Andrew65
There is something so relaxing and wholesome about this series. In it you follow Father Tim and other residents through the years in Mitford.

Andrew65 Sounds good. 4y
Nute I‘ve always wanted to read this series! 4y
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I bought this book because I liked the endpapers. I don‘t usually read Christian fiction but have decided to keep reading since it is always good to read something outside my usual range.

mjdowens I was actually really surprised at how much I enjoyed these. I read about 5-6 of the series and they truly are nice stories. Good humor in them also 5y
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Christinak
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Traci1
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Pickpick

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This was a reread for me. I was hoping to finish it last year, but things were so hectic and it took much longer than I expected, so it'll go towards this year's stats. I didn't enjoy it as much as I remember. And it was much "preachier" than I remembered. I still enjoyed the coziness of it, and it's very well written. I'd planned to reread the series to get caught up to where I left off. Not sure if I still want to do that though.

bookandbedandtea I love the coziness, the quirkiness, and the gentle humor of this series but it does get preachy. 5y
Mdargusch Interesting because I read these books years ago and loved them. I wonder if I‘d find them preachy now too. 5y
Crazeedi You know I've never read Karon, I've always heard these were good books, I may have to investigate ! 5y
Traci1 @Mdargusch I love the series. But it had been probably 4 or 5 years since I'd read any of them. For whatever reason it just struck me more this time that it was lots of bible verses and stuff. It surprised me that I didn't notice it as much before. Or at least didn't remember it. I still enjoyed it a lot. It's really sweet. 5y
Traci1 @Crazeedi they are really sweet books. 5y
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Lynnsoprano
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1. Actually at my son‘s house, the sofa by the window in their library.
2. Chocolate. Dark chocolate Hershey Kisses or Dove dark chocolate Promises, or York peppermint patties or 😄
3. Jan Karon
4. @Ambrosnazzy I know you‘re swamped, but come out and play😘
#tuesdaystidbits

JenlovesJT47 🧡🧡🧡 5y
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Lynnsoprano
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@AmyG this is heading your way today!

AmyG Thank you so much. You are so kind. 😘 6y
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Lynnsoprano
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For a number of reasons, hubby and I have decided that we need to do some major bookcase clearing. Among those that we‘re letting go is the original Jan Karon Mitford series. First person to say they would like these may have them. US only, please, since I‘ll pay the postage. There will be some other books for #giveaway later.

Pamwurtzler I have all these too. I loved them! 6y
AmyG I have always wanted to read these. So me? 6y
Lynnsoprano @AmyG Yes, you😄 If you email your address to lperneznyATgmailDOTcom, I will get them out to you next week. 6y
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RavenLovelyReads Aww...story of my life- day late, dollar short 🤓 Thanks for your generosity! 6y
AmyG Thank you so very much. I will go send an email now. 6y
Lynnsoprano @ravenlovelyreads Are you interested in some of Deanna Raybourn‘s Lady Julia mysteries? I‘m missing the first, but those books are also on the “to go” pile. 6y
TNbookworm I love this series so much❤ 6y
RavenLovelyReads @Lynnsoprano I‘ve never read those- but if you recommend them, I love a good mystery! 6y
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Holly_heart7
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“Perhaps, he thought, we should all live as if we‘re dying.” (P.139)

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Eggs
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First 3 of a longer series. #riotgrams #duologiestrilogies&more @bookriot

JoScho Bluebirds of happiness!!! 💙💙💙 6y
Nerdy_Bookworm This is one of my favorite series! You're going to love it! ☺ 6y
Lreads I have a Bluebird of Happiness, too! It was a gift from a dear friend from long ago. 💙 6y
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Eggs @JoScho @QuietlyLaura These I gave to Mom and when she passed, they flew back to me 💔 6y
Eggs @Nerdy_Bookworm Can't wait!! 6y
Lreads I'm sorry. 💔 6y
Eggs Thank you @QuietlyLaura 😔❤️ 6y
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Ange44
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I‘m currently read this cozy little small town novel. It‘s the first in a long series and so far it‘s quite charming.

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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! Accompaniment this cold and breezy night: roasted, seasoned chicken drumsticks; basmati rice; sweet corn; sparkling mineral water. MMMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

Jennick2004 Looks wonderful 😬 6y
ElleSkel NomNomNom 6y
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MrBook
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#BookNDinner! (Second book of the year underway!) Accompaniment this gelid and windy evening was: filet mignon, yellow rice, broccoli florets, and sparkling mineral water. MMMmmm 😋! This has been another presentation of: #MrBookBookBabeKitchen. Happy reads & happy eats! 😎👌🏻

kspenmoll Looks fabulous! 6y
SusanInTiburon Cozy! Do you like Mitford? I gobbled them all up about 15 years ago! 6y
PatienceFortitude Extra points for “gelid.” Good word! 6y
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Gissy Sounds interesting that book. Dish look amazing except the meat for me because I don't eat red or pork meat😔but it looks delicious 😋🍲 6y
RebelReader I listened to this whole series on audio and loved it! 👍👍 6y
TNbookworm Oh how I love the Mitford books! 6y
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Christinak
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?"Surely one small bite couldn't hurt. He took the carrier out gingerly, as if trying to prevent an alarm from going off and announcing his indiscretion to the neighborhood. His hand shook as he snapped off the top and stood staring at what Esther Bolick had done in an act of innocent generosity. Then, without thinking about it any further, he cut a large slice, ate it standing over the sink”. #emojinov #nov??#cake

RealLifeReading Great quote! 6y
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Lcsmcat
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When I think of #orangecovers I think Penguin. These are all Karon, because they are shelved together, but I have Penguins all over the house. #riotgrams @bookriot

Pamwurtzler I have those too! 6y
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Who likes Jan Karon's books? I asked because I tried hers once and while it was ok, it didn't grip me like I wanted. However, sometimes that's because I've just read a really great book that left me with hangover. So, should I try one more time or no???

Sheryl I ❤️the Mitford series. They are definitely character based, so it can take a bit to get into. You might want to try the audio books, they are very well done. 7y
PageTurnersAndSweetTea @Sheryl thank you! I may try that! It sounds like a wonderful series so I really want to try it again. 7y
Rachbb3 I like the Mitford series. For me they're just what I call cruisers. I cruise through them. Nothing spectacular but charming. 7y
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Amie
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I picked this up while book shopping one day, thinking it would make a good #gift for my mom and planned to hang on to it until Christmas to give to her. On my next trip to my parents' house after I bought it, I found the very same book already on her bookshelf 😂 I guess it's mine now!

#gypsykatsbirthdayweek @GypsyKat

GypsyKat Haha! That shows that you know her really well though! 😊💗 7y
Rachbb3 I love the Father Tim books! 😊😊 7y
janeycanuck I remember reading that series when it came out. Such lovely books. Enjoy! 7y
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Morgan7r
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Mehso-so

Easy, light-hearted with fun, goofy characters. Nice to read in between more intense books.

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underthebelljar
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Is this a thing people do? I have never heard of anyone doing this... Maybe it's specific to a certain area?

APLitlife They do it all the time down south. 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I never heard of that either... 7y
emilyhaldi That actually sounds surprisingly good! 🤔 7y
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britt_brooke I'm from the south, but have never heard of anyone doing this. Maybe a certain southern region? 7y
Cinfhen I read this in another book too, set in the South. I'll probably never remember which one 🙄 7y
Sace My mother used to put peanuts in her coke. She was born and raised in Mississippi. I also seem to recall that this was referenced in a Barbara Mandell song "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool". 7y
Kpiper Yesssss! So much yes to peanuts in your Coke! It's a southern thing...at least in Texas and Georgia. Do not try it with a nasty ol' Pepsi (or any other Coke wannabe). It must be Coke to get the full goodness. Enjoy y'all! 7y
mom2bugnbee This is absolutely a southern thing. My father-in-law was from East TN & he did this all the time when he was alive. 7y
mom2bugnbee And it must be Coke, as @Kpiper said, because Coca Cola HQ is in Atlanta. 7y
AlaMich Interesting custom. Do you then eat the soggy peanuts or are they just for flavor? (I realize this sounds sarcastic but it's a genuine question 😉) 7y
underthebelljar @APLitlife @britt_brooke @Cinfhen @Sace @Kpiper @mom2bugnbee Interesting! It does make sense that is a Southern US thing - the book is set in North Carolina. Maybe it's only certain areas of the south? Now the most important question - how does it taste? 😆 7y
underthebelljar @Riveted_Reader_Melissa When I read that I stopped and had to reread the line. I thought it was a typo 😂 7y
underthebelljar @emilyhaldi Now I'm really curious about what it might taste like... 7y
underthebelljar @AlaMich I was wondering about that too! Or do the peanuts dissolve? 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa Well, I wouldn't think they'd dissolve, but they would make you coke salty I'd think.... maybe... 7y
APLitlife Peanuts do not dissolve, it is the salty taste it adds. I personally do not do it, I am from Montana, but I live in Texas and my husband and many around me do it. 7y
underthebelljar @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @APLitlife Ah I see. Sweet and salty together - I can see why that would be popular. 7y
minkyb I learn something new every day. 7y
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Bookwormjillk
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Can't sleep so I'm visiting Mitford.

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underthebelljar
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It's finally that part of the day when I can relax with a book. ☺️📖 I'm so tired from work today though I'm not sure I'll be able to get very far.

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underthebelljar
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Donna_sBookMinute Spring is my second favorite season. 7y
underthebelljar @Donna_sBookMinute It's such a wonderful time of the year 😊 7y
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underthebelljar
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I finally downloaded Bookout after seeing it constantly on here. I have to say this is so cool! I like how it shows the estimated time to finish the book. #blameitonlitsy

Also, I never thought a book like Mitford would be so enjoyable. Not much happens but somehow it's still interesting. So far it feels like a cross between Little Women and Stars Hollow.

Sace Such a shame bookout has no plans for an Android version. 7y
underthebelljar @Sace That is a shame ☹️ It's a fun app 7y
melbeautyandbooks I am loving Bookout. I can't believe that they wouldn't make that available on android. ☹️ 7y
underthebelljar @melbeautyandbooks I am loving it too. It's showing me I read faster than I thought I did! Too bad they have no plans for android, they're missing out on a lot of users 🙁 7y
melbeautyandbooks @BookishJess - Reading faster than you thought- way to go! Yes they are. I remember when Litsy first added android and we got so many new folks. That's just not right. 7y
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Lynnsoprano
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#17booklove When I think #belovedcharacter, I think of a character who always makes me smile. Father Tim from the Mitford series fits the bill perfectly.

Nebklvr The little boy...Dewey?? 7y
CrowCAH Cute houses! Did you paint them yourself? 7y
Rachbb3 Aww, I miss Father Tim. I haven't read a Mitford book in a while. 🙄 7y
Lynnsoprano @CrowCAH No. They were a gift from a student, and they're actually tea light holders. 7y
CrowCAH @Lynnsoprano aww adorable! ☺️ 7y
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Soozanne
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Pickpick

How can a book feel like family? All I know it's this one does! Here's a favorite passage, but there are loads more. I've read this book at least ten times, but I know I'll read it many more. 💝

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Soozanne
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Sometimes I need to hang out with old friends.

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Morgan7r
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This score seems a little low to me but I think it's because I prefer to read using my Kindle, I do not belong to a book club, and I never go to the library. Still a fun quiz!!! 📚

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Morgan7r
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My Saturday so far isn't horrible. 🤗 #HarryPotter weekend and a book series I have been wanting to read for years! Just started reading 📖 but my initial thought is that I love how easy and light it is.

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Sheryl
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Pickpick

I read the first few #Mitford books years ago when they first came out, and loved them then. I got nostalgic and wanted to finish the series. Since I couldn't remember where I left off in the series, I decided to start over again, listening to the audiobooks this time. :) They are narrated by John McDonough, and so well done. Words can't express how I love these books! #audible #audiobooks #JanKaron

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underthebelljar
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#photoadaynov16 #setinasmalltown
The first book that came to mind was the first in the Mitford series.

I haven't read this one yet. Those who have, what did you think?

Laura317 I enjoyed the first 2-3, but then moved on. A lot of people sure love the series. 7y
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Lynnsoprano
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#photoadaynov16 I can think of lots of books set in small towns, but the first to come to mind are the Mitford books. I almost consider the town a character. And I love Blowing Rock, NC, the town Mitford is based on. #setinasmalltown

Gleefulreader Those spines are all so pretty beside each other! 7y
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Lynnsoprano
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Just looking at the map of Mitford makes me smile. My husband calls this series "gentle books," and I think that's an apt description. #mapsinbooks #somethingforsept

Gulfsidemusing It's been a long time since I read the Mitford books, but gentle is the perfect adjective!👍🏻😊 8y
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Alisnazzy
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For my #feelgoodbooks I'm choosing the Mitford series. It follows an older reverend who lives in a quirky small town that's the literary Stars Hollow. It's wholesome, funny, and relaxing.

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Alisnazzy

For my #feelgoodbooks I'm choosing the Mitford series. It follows an older reverend who lives in a quirky small town that's the literary Stars Hollow. It's wholesome, funny, and relaxing.

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MariaCristina
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it my toddler

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