Book Review Time!

As you may (or may not) have noticed, I have a couple of books in my "What I'm Reading" list that have been there quite a while! It's not because I'm not reading, but because I keep getting pulled away from those particular books to read something else - usually for school. I've put Sense and Sensibility aside to catch up to my Sweetie in the Mitford series. (I read the first 5 years ago; he's listening to the audio version and is on book 7!)

I recently finished reading the 6th book, A Common Life. I was somewhat reluctant to get into it, since the story doesn't pick up where book 5 leaves off, but rather goes back to tell the story of Father Tim and Cynthia's wedding. Once I began, however, I couldn't put the book down. When I finished the last chapter, my soul sighed and said, "Ahhhhh."


Jan Karon masterfully weaves great storytelling with spiritual truth. I laughed and I cried. After reading this lovely, short novel, I wanted to love my husband more; I wanted to love my God more. Enjoyable, easy to read, profound.


Don't worry if you haven't read any of the Mitford books before - A Common Life can stand on its own. Ms. Karon works in enough information about the characters and the setting that you never feel lost. I encourage you to find a copy at your library and read it. It will bless your soul!

Comments

Wendy said…
I'll have to look for this book.
Mike Tant said…
Jen,
I realized that I never read this one. Maybe I can squeeze it in before the new book is released next week. Love you.
Kate said…
Cool. I never heard of this series. It sounds great. We are headed to the library this week so I'll have to see if ours has it. Great review!
Kate said…
What I want to know is what you think of Leepike Ridge. I saw that under your What I'm reading list and I wondered if my kids would like it.

Not quite on topic but kind of.

Kate
We love Leepike Ridge! It has just taken a backseat to history read-alouds. We hope to get back to it soon and finish.
jennifer h said…
Jennifer,

I read the Mitford books a way back. I might have to re-read all of them now that the weather is getting cold, and I might have more time for reading.

Re: Leepike Ridge - I haven't bought it yet, but I have several friends with boys who have raved about it.

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