<![CDATA[Home to Holly Springs (Father Tim, Book 1) (Father Tim Novels)]]>

false <![CDATA[Home to Holly Springs (Father Tim, Book 1) (Father Tim Novels)]]> 1471061 7 The first of the Father Tim novels; he returns to his native town in MS Readers of the nine bestselling Mitford novels have been captivated by Jan Karon's gift for illuminating the struggles that creep into everyday livesalong with a vividly imagined world (People). They learned quickly that after you've spent time in Mitford, you'll want to come back (Chicago Tribune). Millions eagerly awaited the publication of each novel, relishing the story of the bookish and bighearted Episcopal priest and the extraordinary fullness of his seemingly ordinary life. Now, Jan Karon enchants us with the story of the newly retired priest's spur-of-the-moment adventure. For the first time in decades, Father Tim returns to his birthplace, Holly Springs, Mississippi, in response to a mysterious, unsigned note saying simply: Come home. Little does he know how much these two words will change his life. A story of long-buried secrets, forgiveness, and the wonder of discovering new people, places, and depth of feeling, Home to Holly Springs will enthrall new readers and longtime fans alike. 429383 30 10 2007 Home to Holly Springs: The First of the Father Tim Novels total:1493|5:498|4:574|3:342|2:65|1:14| 1493 5956 2018 400 5 4 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Nov 30 05:43:39 -0800 2007 Sat Jan 26 15:48:50 -0800 2008 more...]]> 5 2 false false Mon Nov 10 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Oct 24 16:24:57 -0700 2008 Wed Dec 03 19:56:44 -0800 2008 2
This was my second time reading it and it was worth multiple readings. Probably the most emotionally charged in a way, potent with Father Tim's memories of growing up, as he ...more...]]> 3 1 false false Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 28 07:32:12 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 28 07:40:24 -0700 2008 more...]]> 2 2 false false Mon Jan 14 10:42:24 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 14 10:49:31 -0800 2008 more...]]> 3 1 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 10 05:09:30 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 10 05:12:26 -0800 2008
While I love the characters in this series, and this book added a great deal to my insight into Father Tim, the whole thing was a little too contrived....more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Apr 30 08:01:57 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 25 04:38:55 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 30 08:01:57 -0700 2009 AUDIO
The story moves back and forth between present and past. Of course when he's "talking" to his mother or father, we can tell he's "in the past." It might take a moment to catch on to the change and also to figure out who is speaking at a particular time, whether it be...more...]]> 3 1 false false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Dec 04 11:03:30 -0800 2007 Wed Jul 09 12:20:58 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Tue Apr 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 11 07:18:49 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 19 20:00:50 -0700 2009
In her newest book, H...more...]]> 5 2 false false Sun Feb 10 19:03:31 -0800 2008 Thu Dec 27 11:43:32 -0800 2007 Sat Jan 19 20:58:29 -0800 2008
There has to be, at the very least, two more books. We must have the upcoming trip to Ireland with ...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun May 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 27 04:30:05 -0700 2009 Sun May 10 08:24:14 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 1 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 31 18:25:15 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 31 18:28:47 -0800 2008
There are a few carry over characters, but mostly we are introduced to new characters. I did feel like it wrapped up pretty quickly at t...more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Aug 26 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 26 16:53:40 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 26 17:00:53 -0700 2009 more...]]> 2 0 false false Mon Jun 22 14:20:16 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 22 14:26:35 -0700 2009 more...]]> 2 1 false false Fri Jul 04 13:15:22 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 04 13:18:08 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Sat Nov 15 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 10 10:50:03 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 10 10:57:50 -0800 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Oct 21 14:17:11 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 21 14:20:40 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Oct 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 30 10:36:55 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 14 08:38:27 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Oct 27 10:37:26 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 27 10:41:09 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Fri Feb 06 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 07 15:43:10 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 07 15:48:56 -0800 2009 1
So, that's the frame of reference I brought to this one.

At least the first half of the book was ...more...]]> 3 1 false false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 03 17:45:06 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 03 17:48:57 -0700 2009 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=1827400