Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good by Jan Karon
Reviewed by: Diane Soffietti, Reference Assistant
Genre: Contemporary Inspirational
Suggested Age: Adult
What is the book about?: Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good has Father Tim making life decisions about his Episcopal Church parish and his town. He is retired and diabetic, but still is surrounded by his family and quirky friends
My review: Jan Karon has written another novel in her well-known Mitford series. This has Father Tim and wife Cynthia back from their travels and with all of their friends and some new ones in Mitford. This title, Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good is the tenth book of the Mitford series, which began in 1996. Karon has also written two holiday books, as well as two that take Father Tim away from Mitford and his parish. Therefore, the characters are loved by many fans that have read stories of the Episcopal priest Father Tim Cavanaugh and his life in the small town of Mitford, North Carolina.
Jan Karon has enjoyed success as a New York Times bestselling author after a previous career in advertising. In an interview, she explained that she was lead to write this series by God. She believes He has had a hand in her writings.
I have enjoyed reading about old friends and characters and how they have changed and stayed the same in the small mountain community. Travel with Father Tim and Cynthia to the cozy streets of Mitford, North Carolina.
Rating: 4/5
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