AT HOME IN MITFORD by Jan Karon

In this, the first book of the Mitford Series, Jan Karon introduces us to Father Tim and the small, quaint town of Mitford. The book takes us through Father Tim's daily happenings, as well as through the lives of all the residents of Mitford. While there was not a lot of drama or suspense, it was truly a charming story. Actually, there were a few incidents that were a bit dramatic - like the discovery of stolen diamonds in an old urn in the church! Then there's more drama when the diamond thief is revealed! There were also other interesting tidbits in the book - such as the troubled, angry young man of whom Father Tim became a guardian when the boy's grandfather became sick. And then there's the beautiful and friendly woman that moves in next door. Everybody in Mitford seems to have a story! You get to know all the characters and all their little small-town quirks. Father Tim, although he is not perfect, has such a good heart and really loves all the people in that town, and is thoroughly involved in their lives! He seems to really take to heart what the bible says about everything - not in a legalistic religious way - but just as a simple way of life.

There are nine volumes in the Mitford Series. The author has also begun a new series, with her latest book, "Home to Holly Springs", which is the first in the Father Tim Series.

This was such a cozy book - it was kinda like sitting and chatting with an old friend.