Mitford
Books in Order.
Start with At Home in Mitford (1994) and read in publication order. The novels follow Father Tim Kavanagh, an Episcopal rector in a small North Carolina mountain town, and the characters and relationships build from book to book.
The complete reading order for the Mitford series by Jan Karon. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.
Where to start
Start with At Home in Mitford (1994) and read in publication order. The novels follow Father Tim Kavanagh, an Episcopal rector in a small North Carolina mountain town, and the characters and relationships build from book to book.
- •Shepherds Abiding (2003) is a Christmas story and works well as a seasonal read, but it still fits best after book 7.
- •A Common Life: The Wedding Story (2001) is book 6 in publication order; it covers the wedding of Father Tim and Cynthia and so sits earlier in chronological order than In This Mountain.
At a Glance
- First Book:At Home in Mitford
- Latest Book:My Beloved
- Timeline:1994 - 2025
Complete Series Reading Order
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What order should I read Mitford in?
Start with At Home in Mitford (1994) and read in publication order. The novels follow Father Tim Kavanagh, an Episcopal rector in a small North Carolina mountain town, and the characters and relationships build from book to book.
How many books are in Mitford?
15 main books, published 1994–2025.
Can I read Mitford out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.