Jan Karon Readalikes

Jan Karon’s Mitford series appeals to our longing for community, for kindness, for faith, and for simplicity in life. A fictional town cradled in high green hills, Mitford is home to a cast of quietly quirky, friendly, honest characters. We all know that there’s no place like home, and many readers love Mitford even better than their own hometowns. So if you’ve read all of the books in the Mitford series, these authors may provide a home away from home.  All of these titles are located in the Adult Fiction section of the Library unless otherwise noted.

Atherton, Nancy. Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin. 2005. (Mystery ATH).
Also available: Large Type

Bender, Carrie. A Joyous Heart. 1994.

Chiaverini, Jennifer. The Master Quilter. 2004. Also available: CD

DePree, Traci. A Can of Peas. 2002.

Edgerton, Clyde. Walking Across Egypt. 1987. Also available: Large Type, Cassette

Girzone, Joseph. Joshua. 1987.

Godwin, Gail. Father Melancholy’s Daughter. 1991.

Goudge, Elizabeth. Pilgrim's Inn. 1948.

Gulley, Philip. Home to Harmony. 2000. Also available: eBook

Hinton, J. Lynne. Forever Friends. 2003.

Kinkade, Thomas. Cape Light. 2002.

Medlicott, Joan. The Ladies of Covington Send Their Love. 2000. Also available: Large Type

Montgomery, E.M. Anne of Green Gables. 1908. (Adult Fiction-Teen MON).
Also available: Large Type, CD, eBook, eAudiobook, Digital Player

Oke, Janette. Love Comes Softly. 1979. (Romance OKE).

Pilcher, Rosamunde. September. 1990. (Romance PIL). Also available: Large Type, Cassette 

Pym, Barbara. Quartet in Autumn. 1977.

Read, Miss. Thrush Green. 1983.

Ross, Ann B. Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind. 1999.

Samson, Lisa. The Church Ladies. 2001.

Stevenson, D. E. Mrs. Tim Christie. 1973.

Thirkell, Angela. Private Enterprise. 1997.

Trigiani, Adriana. Big Stone Gap. 2000. Also available: CD

Turner, Jamie. Some Wildflower in My Heart. 1998.

Valentine, Katherine. Grace Will Lead Me Home. 2004. Also available: Cassette