How simply wonderful to get another trip to Mitford and during the holidays no less! In addition to Father Tim and Cynthia, we get to catch up with all our favorite residents. The book has poignancy, humor and lots of heartfelt emotions shared from many perspectives. A truly delightful read.

Retired Father Tim puts his heart in a letter for his devoted wife Cynthia. He slips the letter in a book and wraps it for Christmas morning. The wrapped package goes missing and travels around the town. Father Tim is troubled, knowing that he won't be able to replicate the emotions and intensity of the original letter. Along the way, the letter has an effect on those who read it. Past grievances are forgiven, hardened hearts are softened and the Mitford elements of love and community spirit are in full swing. We learn more about Cynthia's troubled journey and her jubilant discovery of a blessed existence. The many characters of Mitford have numerous questions to solve - Will Sammy be able to get beyond his dark past and focus on mending relationships? Will the bookstore be around another year? Will either Miss Pringle or Pauline be able to lessen the shame of past deeds?

Emotional and filled with the journeys of characters Mitford readers have loved for over thirty years, My Beloved is a wonderful addition to the series. The author's afterword provides additional thoughts and recent emotional events of her own life.

Thanks to G.P. Putnam's Sons, Jan Karon and NetGalley for this ARC.

What a sweet surprise to learn we would get to hear from Father Tim and all of the other beloved characters from the town of Mitfhrd once again! Jan did not disappoint. It was a wonderful stroll down memory lane catching up with such memorable characters. The whole premise of the book is genius and befitting a Jan Karon novel! I can only hope it's not the last one!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A trip back to Mitford is like going back to heaven. The town you wish you lived in. The friends you wished you had. It has been years since the last Mitford book and in My Beloved Jan Karon fills us in on the lives of our beloved characters. In this time of political stress and constant bad news I think we will all benefit from a trip back to Mitford.

It’s been more than 30 years since readers were first introduced to Father Tim and the delightful cast of characters in the first Mitford novel, At Home in Mitford. I stumbled across this heartwarming series a few years ago and read all 14 of the novels which were out at the time in 6 weeks. They remain my favorite comfort reads to this day.

Father Tim was an Episcopal priest at the beginning of the series, but has since retired. This book is a wonderful story leading up to Christmas in Mitford, where Tim writes a heartfelt letter to his wife as part of her gift. Then the letter disappears and manages to make its way around the town, making an impact on all who come in possession of it.

Told from multiple points of view, we get to see many of our favorite characters from the series return and have a piece of their own story shared. Revisiting the town of Mitford and its residents is a balm for the heart.

I was elated when I heard Jan was writing a new book, and beyond ecstatic when I was selected to receive an ARC of it. If you have followed the Mitford series, you will not be disappointed with this latest installment. If you haven’t followed the series, I think you’ll enjoy this as well.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher/author for this copy of this book.

What a treat to get an unexpected addition to the Mitford series, which is my favorite book series of all time!
This one was beautifully written and a lovely story, as all of the books have been. I know our patrons (who all live close to the little town Mitford is based on in the mountains of NC) will love this book as much as I have-I look forward to telling them about it.

What a balm to spend some time in Mitford again.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

I own and have read this series multiple times. This book is like meeting old friends again. As the characters have aged through the series, so have I. I enjoy hearing how they are all doing. And here’s hoping there are more stories to come. I recommend this series to all.

Great update to the Mitford series! I was surprised to see this coming out (as Jan Karon had said she was done); however, after reading it, I'm very happy she choose to continue the story. Fingers crossed that perhaps we get another book past this one in the future.

I’ve been reading the Mitford series for over 20 years and treasure each character. This latest addition is another winner. Heartfelt and moving – and equal parts laugh out loud funny. I loved it! Mitford fans will cherish this one.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

So many thanks to NetGalley and Putnam for the opportunity to read My Beloved by Jan Karon. I did not realize how much I missed Father Tim, Cynthia and all the dear souls who make Mitford the magical place it is.

This says it best -
"Poignant, hilarious, and life-affirming, My Beloved sets a generous table for millions of readers who love these characters like family. With Karon’s signature humanity shining through on every page, this is a season of life in Mitford you won’t want to miss."

Another fantastic book in the series. Reading the series in order brings one to rely on each character’s personality and what they will bring to the story. Having the same consistent characters bring life to each book and draws you into the story as if your part of it.