| Home to Holly Springs, Father Tim Series #1 By Jan Karon / Viking Wonderful news, Mitford fans! Father Tim, the beloved retired Episcopal priest, is back—and in response to a mysterious summons, he’s taking a trip down “memory lane” to his hometown of Holly Springs, Mississippi. His journey is filled with colorful characters, heartfelt insights, and plenty of laughs—but will the destination yield surprising secrets, too? 368 pages, hardcover from Viking. |
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Kelly’s Review:
We gave my step-mom, Dorothy, this book for Christmas because she and I are both HUGE fans of the Mitford series. She positively raved over this book and I could not wait to read it myself! She brought it to me over Easter weekend and I had to wait a few days before I finished another book so that I could give this my full attention. I have to say, it was more than worth the wait! This is truly an excellent read from start to finish!
As a fan of the Mitford series, I welcomed this book as new and different glance into Father Tim. This book takes us on a journey with him to his boyhood home of Holly Springs, Mississippi. Father Tim hasn’t been to Holly Springs in nearly 40 years and returns to find some of his old friends and make peace with the past. The characters he encounters along the way are all just brought to life on the pages. The story easily seems like it could take place today in a small southern town. Beautifully written and engaging throughout. Even if you’ve never read a Mitford book, this book is still a great stand-alone read. I can’t recommend it enough. And, I also give a big recommendation for the Mitford series because it’s another of my all-time favorites.