Who knew that books could be just like comfort food? I’ve not read the Mitford books, stumbled onto this one (#8) because I’m on a Christmas-book reading binge this month.

I listened to this one and it was like having mac and cheese made by mom, or vanilla wafer/banana pudding or homemade egg custard with nutmeg browned on top. SIGH…I feel like I’ve gone home — At various times during the story I felt as if I was in my childhood home town. Then there were parts that reminded me of the town wh
Who knew that books could be just like comfort food? I’ve not read the Mitford books, stumbled onto this one (#8) because I’m on a Christmas-book reading binge this month.

I listened to this one and it was like having mac and cheese made by mom, or vanilla wafer/banana pudding or homemade egg custard with nutmeg browned on top. SIGH…I feel like I’ve gone home — At various times during the story I felt as if I was in my childhood home town. Then there were parts that reminded me of the town where my children grew up, even parts that reminded me of facets of life with friends here in a Mexican retirement community.

It just FELT good, and comfortable, and easy. What skill Jan Karon has, with characters, dialogue and setting a scene. I loved the old guys in the beruffled pink tea-room “where all the food is one food wrapped inside another food.”

Sweet, sweet, sweet. without being sappy or smaltzy…well ok, it’s a Christmas story — they are supposed to pull a few heart strings, ok???
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In the midst of a busy Christmas season, I always find some quiet time to return to small town Mitford by rereading this book. I cannot recommend it to everyone as it is #8 in Jan Karon’s endearing Father Tim / Mitford series. 5 stars