Jan Karon

b. 1937

1 series 10 books in order

Jan Karon is an American novelist who writes for both adults and young readers. She is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Mitford novels, featuring Father Timothy Kavanagh, an Episcopal priest, and the fictional village of Mitford. Her catalog credits include At Home in Mitford, A Light in the Window, and other titles in The Mitford Years series. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born: 1937
Known for: The Mitford Years

Series by Jan Karon

The Mitford Years

10 books in order · 1994–1995

Out to Canaan

Year unknown · Jan Karon
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A New Song

Year unknown · Jan Karon

Mitford's longtime Episcopal priest, Father Tim, retires but agrees to serve as interim minister of a small church on Whitecap Island. He and his…
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In This Mountain

Year unknown · Jan Karon

The seventh novel in the Mitford Years series finds Father Tim and Cynthia at home in Mitford three years after returning from Whitecap Island.…
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Shepherds Abiding

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After a lifetime devoted to intellectual pursuits, Father Tim discovers the satisfaction of working with his hands when he comes across a worn-out…
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Light from Heaven

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How many books has Jan Karon written?

We list 10 books by Jan Karon across 1 series, published between 1994–1995 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jan Karon's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Out to Canaan.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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