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To Be Where You Are (A Mitford Novel) Hardcover – Large Print, October 4, 2017

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon returns with the fourteenth novel in the beloved Mitford series, featuring three generations of Kavanaghs.
After twelve years of wrestling with the conflicts of retirement, Father Tim Kavanagh realizes he doesn't need a steady job to prove himself. Then he's given one--but what, exactly, does it prove? Meanwhile, newly married Dooley and Lace face a crisis that empties their bank account and turns their household upside down. Is the honeymoon over? Is this where real life begins?
As the Mitford Muse editor stumbles on a quick fix for marital woes and the town grocer falls in love for the first time, Father Tim and Cynthia receive an invitation to yet another family wedding.
But perhaps the bottom line is this: While a star blinks out in the Mitford firmament, another soon blinks on at Meadowgate, and four-year-old Jack Tyler looks forward to the biggest day of his life--for now and forever.
Jan Karon weaves together the everyday lives of two families, and the cast of characters that readers around the world now love like kin.

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699 pages
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Thorndike Press Large Print
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October 4, 2017
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5.8 x 1.5 x 8.4 inches
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1432841432
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978-1432841430
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Praise for COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
-Karon has a gift for breathing life into small moments that make readers both laugh and cry....Come Rain or Come Shine is about immeasurable love, the inevitability of change and the extraordinary power of ordinary moments.---BookPage
-There is nothing like a simple country wedding to bring out the best in people....Loyal readers who have eagerly awaited the events Karon so charmingly offers in the latest addition to her beloved Mitford series will not be disappointed.---Booklist
-Another delightful novel...Readers will laugh and cry as they share the couple's big day and the unexpected events that make it especially memorable. Familiar characters, lots of love, some humor, and a few surprises make this essential for all Mitford fans.---Library Journal

Praise for COME RAIN OR COME SHINE
"Karon has a gift for breathing life into small moments that make readers both laugh and cry....Come Rain or Come Shine is about immeasurable love, the inevitability of change and the extraordinary power of ordinary moments."--BookPage
"There is nothing like a simple country wedding to bring out the best in people....Loyal readers who have eagerly awaited the events Karon so charmingly offers in the latest addition to her beloved Mitford series will not be disappointed."--Booklist
"Another delightful novel...Readers will laugh and cry as they share the couple's big day and the unexpected events that make it especially memorable. Familiar characters, lots of love, some humor, and a few surprises make this essential for all Mitford fans."--Library Journal

About the Author

Jan Karon is the author of the bestselling series of thirteen Mitford novels featuring Episcopal priest Father Timothy Kavanagh and the fictional village of Mitford, the most recent of which, Come Rain or Come Shine, hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. She is also the author of twelve other books, including a cookbook and several books for children. Karon lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thorndike Press Large Print; Large type / Large print edition (October 4, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 699 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1432841432
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1432841430
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 1.5 x 8.4 inches

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- #15,407 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction
- #22,299 in Family Life Fiction (Books)
- #31,910 in Christian Literature & Fiction

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Jan Karon is the author of the bestselling series of nine Mitford novels featuring Father Timothy Kavanagh, an Episcopal priest, and the fictional village of Mitford. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Karon's Mitford books include At Home in Mitford; A Light in the Window; These High, Green Hills; Out to Canaan; A New Song; A Common Life: The Wedding Story; In This Mountain; Shepherd's Abiding; and Light from Heaven. The Father Tim Novels include "Home to Holly Springs" and last fall's release of "In the Company of Others," set in County Sligo, Ireland. There are over 40 million Mitford and Father Tim novels, childrens books, and CDs in print.

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mcecrushSTL

A joyful return to Mitford

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017

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What a real pleasure to return to the world of Mitford! While the series must be considered a little bit escapist, who doesn't need an escape from the America that is right now to the America that could be if we all made an effort to care about and connect with each other a little more every day? The main characters are richly drawn and draw the reader into the small town world of Mitford. The supporting cast provides some interesting twists and turns as Father Tim again proves service to God is not just about wearing a collar. He again makes a huge impact on the life of the Barlowe family. Father Brad, the new Cleric in town, also plays a role in leading a troubled Barlowe to belief in herself. Without giving too much away, if you have enjoyed past visits to Mitford with the author, you will enjoy this take. My only remote gripe with this novel is that she is unable to spend as much time as I would have liked in some of the subplots contained in this volume, without it being too long. The focus continues to shift a bit more towards Dooley and Lace, while still keeping a large role for Father Tim, Cynthia, and the various other denizens of Mitford, and those connected to Mitford via family or various other means. There is ample foreshadowing of at least 1 more volume ahead, and as with all of the others in this wonderful series, I will be looking forward to it, and will relish it when it arrives. There just isn't enough literature that presents ordinary life with such glory, hope, and joy!

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M. T. Kunz

I Was Disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017

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I have read all the Midford books from the beginning of the series and have grown to love reading about the characters and following their lives. However, this book really let me down. I read about Dooley's wedding in the last book and found that somewhat disappointing but this one was actually sort of irritating as well as boring. As some others pointed out, not stating who is talking can be confusing. I listen to these books on CD and wanted to go back and hear again the letter from Father Tim's brother as I didn't know who wrote the letter til the end of it. I found some new characters unnecessary and boring. I would rather have heard more about old friends from MIdford and Father Tim and Cynthia. In the end I have grown to "know" the folks in these books and always like to keep up but maybe it is time for the series to end.

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Reba B. Johnson

Choppy, Confusing, Distracting Read

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017

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Did someone else write this book? As cited by others, the writing is choppy and hard to follow. I am still reading but it is a struggle. Not one of my favorites but I will remain loyal to the town of Mitford and it’s wonderful people.

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Dr G

Felt it was written in starts and stops

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017

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Jan Karon has been a tears producting inspiration on my path with God. I am deeply grateful for her talent, heart and soul. The Mitford series is a classic that enriches the lives of those of us who read it. To Be Where You Are, however (love the title) is a disappointment. The story for me, never had traction as the previous books did and for me it felt "all over the place". It felt as if Ms. Kareon wrote it in starts and stops and there was not the grace and flow of the previous books nor did it has the depth of previous character development.

The one line that Dooley says to Lacey "Love you deep" is something I now say to my children and think that inspired sentence is the crown jewel of the entire book. Having just just re-read one of the the earlier books, this installment is not up to the excellence of her previous offerings.

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A Huge Disappointment: totally different writing style.

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2019

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I am so disappointed with this book. As someone else asked, “did someone else write this book?” What in the world? The manuscript is like an outline that was never fleshed out. It’s very confusing and hard to follow. It constantly says “he” but jumps from character to character so you never know whose perspective it is. This is simply terrible writing. I’m so disappointed! I read her earlier books and found them very nice and soothing, albeit a lot of characters. This book is saturated with characters and is overflowing with a choppy storyline that is extremely difficult to follow. I cannot picture the characters or their homes. The dialogue is extremely hard to follow. And what is up with the half quotation marks? I really think someone else wrote this book. A huge disappointment. I loved the title, but inside the cover... not so much.

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Susan Snodgrass

Exquisite and full of joy!

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2017

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Way more than 5 stars! How do I even begin to craft a review worthy of such a novel? I adore my Mitford books. They have pride of place on my shelves. I have read all of them, most twice. And my heart yet yearns to read them all again. Jan Karon has the most amazing heart to write these novels. They are such spiritual nourishment to this reader. I've grinned, gasped, laughed, and wept out loud, sometimes a big, full out ugly cry. This is 447 pages of pure joy.

Seeing old friends from Mitford is so wonderful; saying goodbye to one was so sad. A lot of the townspeople are aging, including Father Tim, but they keep on giving Karon's readers great joy, just hearing from them.

The love in this book just seeps into your soul and fills you completely up! I devoured it in one day! Could NOT tear myself away. I was simply thrilled to be back in Mitford and see everyone again: Father Tim and his dear wife Cynthia (who always smelled faintly of wisteria, Miss Louella, Coot, Mule Skinner, JC Hogan, Avis Packard (dear Avis), all the folks out at Meadowgate. How I love Dooley, Lace and their sweet Jack Tyler!

There is some heartache, true, but there is SO much joy in Mitford. Oh, please, can't I just go live there? If a person could indeed live in a fictional town, it would be Mitford for me. Hands down. No contest. It's like my heart longs to be there. These Mitford books have brought me so much joy and pure spiritual nourishment over the years. I hope Jan Karon never stops writing Mitford books.

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Niki

Not her best to date

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2018

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Not her best novel sadly, too much about Dooley & Lace and not enough about Father Tim & Cynthia.

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Marti

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2017

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Great from Jan Karon as always!

Ariane

Another nostalgic trip into Mitford!

Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2018

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Was not expecting the large-print edition of this book...not what I ordered, so it took me awhile to get into the story. Once I got half-way through I forgot about the format and just enjoyed the story. The last number of books in the series are different because of the retirement of Father Tim, but as a senior I can relate to that. The overall feeling of the life in and around Mitford is intact, and it's great to follow the characters as they evolve. I'll always want to go back to Mitford!

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A Most Delightful Read As Always!!

Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2020

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Jan Karon never fails to deliver. I have read the Mitford Series over and over and OVER again, start to finish and I am always so delighted with these novels. Her characters truly come to life within these pages and a person falls in love with them; actually quite unforgettable once you get to know them personally. She is a truly gifted author. Clean reading which is something I truly value on top of everything else. Thank you Jan! God Bless you! :)

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Betty Warkentin

A feast for the soul

Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2018

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I chose this rating because reading Jan Karon’s books is like coming home. The people are real with all their human frailties, talents, successes and failures. Father Tim, with his self-deprecating humour, is everything a clergyman should be as well as a real father to his adopted children. Cynthia completes him. People and animals are important and treated with respect. Most of all, Jan Karon shares hope.

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