18 books like A light in the window

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A new song Jan Karon · 1999 · 400p · ≈ 13h · Moderate In the fifth novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon's beloved series, fans old and new will discover that when it comes to Mitford, absence only make the heart grow fonder...Mitford’s longtime Episcopal priest, Father Tim, has retired. But new challenges and adventures await when he agrees to serve as interim minister of a small church on Whitecap Island. He and his wife,… Shares: Church membership, American Christian fiction, American Domestic fiction, Episcopalians

These high, green hills Jan Karon · 1996 · ★ 4.3 · 333p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Life in a small Southeastern mountain town, centered on its colorful Episcopal minister. He is Timothy Kavanagh, 63, a lifetime bachelor who finally takes the plunge and gets married to his vivacious neighbor, Cynthia. By the author of A Light in the Window. Shares: Church membership, Episcopalians, Timothy Kavanagh, Mitford

Light from heaven Jan Karon · 2005 · ★ 4.4 · 525p · ≈ 17h · Moderate Jan Karon saved the best for last - the final novel in the Mitford Years series. Shares: Church membership, Episcopalians, Timothy Kavanagh, Mitford

At home in Mitford Jan Karon · 1994 · ★ 4.5 · 446p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Welcome to Mitford, North Carolina. Meet Father Tim and all the other fun characters in Mitford and you won't want to leave. This is the beginning of a journey with Father Tim through joys, trials, and just plain fun. You won't want to put it down once you enter this quaint, little town. Sit back and relax with a hot cup of tea. Shares: Church membership, Episcopalians, Timothy Kavanagh, Mitford

A common life Jan Karon · 2001 · ★ 4.0 · 186p · ≈ 6h · Moderate The creator of the Mitford stories goes back through time to relate the wedding of Father Tim Kavanagh to Cynthia Coppersmith. Shares: Church membership, Episcopalians, Timothy Kavanagh, Mitford

Out to Canaan Jan Karon · 1997 · 342p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Get to know the lovable cast of characters that populate the small town of Mitford in this inspirational novel in Jan Karon's #1 New York Times bestselling series.Millions of readers have come home to Mitford, the little town with the big heart, whose endearing and eccentric residents have become like family members. But now change is coming to the hamlet. Father Tim, the Episcopal rector, and… Shares: Church membership, Episcopalians, Timothy Kavanagh, Mitford

Shepherds abiding Jan Karon · 2003 · ★ 4.5 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Having pursued intellectual matters all of his life, Father Tim discovers the joys of working with his hands when he discovers a worn-out nativity scene and begins to restore it. Shares: Episcopalians, Timothy Kavanagh, Mitford, Clergy

Out to Canaan (The Mitford Years #4) Jan Karon · 1997 · 403p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Get to know the lovable cast of characters that populate the small town of Mitford in this inspirational novel in Jan Karon's #1 New York Times bestselling series.Millions of readers have come home to Mitford, the little town with the big heart, whose endearing and eccentric residents have become like family members. But now change is coming to the hamlet. Father Tim, the Episcopal rector, and… Shares: Mitford, North Carolina, City and town life, Christian Fiction

Net of Jewels Ellen Gilchrist · 1992 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Shares: American Domestic fiction, North Carolina

The Reckoning Beverly Lewis · 1998 · ★ 4.1 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate The Reckoning is the third (and final) book of the ‘Heritage of Lancaster Country’ series. It follows Katie Lapp (now Katherine Mayfield) as she becomes the mistress of Mayfield Manor. While she carves out a new life, with charity work at a hospice, and the arrival of a new beau- Justin. She is torn between her old Plain Amish life and her new fancy one. Things become more complicated when she… Shares: American Christian fiction, American Domestic fiction, Christian Fiction

Sanctuary Edith Wharton · 1903 · ★ 4.0 · 80p · ≈ 2h · Challenging "Kate Orme is a young woman whose illusions of marital bliss are shattered when she comes face to face with the dark secret harbored by her fiance, the wealthy and deceptively ebullient Denis. Kate decides to go ahead and marry Denis, however, as a selfless gesture to protect any children he may conceive from inheriting their father's moral weakness. The couple does have a child, Dick, and in a… Shares: American Domestic fiction, Widows

This Present Darkness Frank E. Peretti · 1986 · ★ 4.2 · 508p · ≈ 16h · Moderate “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 Ashton is just a typical small town. But when a skeptical reporter and a prayerful, hardworking pastor begin to investigate mysterious events, they suddenly find… Shares: American Christian fiction, Clergy, Christian Fiction

Sweet forever Ramona K. Cecil · 2008 · ★ 3.0 · 170p · ≈ 5h · Moderate A riverboat explosion offers a welcome escape. A notorious riverboat gambler killed Rosaleen Archer's husband and Has taken her captive, forcing her to do unspeakable things. Convinced God hates her, Rosaleen looks to luck for help as she attempts to escape when the riverboat explodes. She awakens in the arms of a stranger who carries her from the riverbank to a new life and a fresh start,… Shares: Widows, Christian Fiction

Lineage of Grace Francine Rivers · 2003 · ★ 4.5 · 560p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Stories about 5 Women whom God chose. Tamar, Esther, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each woman's story includes a 6 part Bible study perfect for personal study or group discussion. Shares: American Christian fiction, Christian Fiction

Jim the boy Tony Earley · 2000 · ★ 3.9 · 227p · ≈ 7h · Moderate A fatherless ten-year-old boy comes of age in a Depression-era, southern farming community in this charming and humorous debut novel.A New York Times Notable Book of the Year"Rich and satisfying . . . A novel that perfectly captures the innocence and confusion and wonder of childhood." —Chicago TribuneHailed as one of those rare works with the power to enchant readers of all ages, this luminous… Shares: North Carolina, Widows, Christian Fiction

Plain pursuit Beth Wiseman · 2009 · ★ 4.5 A reporter's vacation lands her between Amish tradition and the battle for a young boy's life in this "touching, heartwarming story" (Kathleen Fuller, author of A Man of His Word)."Beth had me sucking into the story from page one. Her Amish descriptions are dead-on accurate, and her characters are real and engaging. You will love Plain Pursuit. . . ." —Amy Clipton, bestselling author of A Gift of… Shares: American Christian fiction, Christian Fiction

The final beast Frederick Buechner · 1965 · ★ 4.0 · 276p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A young widowed minister's actions are misconstrued when he leaves his parish, seemingly because he is in search of a wild young matron in his congregation. Shares: Clergy, Christian Fiction

Delilah Shelia M. Goss · 2011 · ★ 4.9 · 346p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Thirty and fine, Samson Judges is preacher of the Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church . He's beloved by his congregation, but temptation is about to strike in the form of divalicious beauty Delilah, and only the Good Lord knows if Samson will be able to keep his head on straight with her. Especially considering he's about to be married to Julia Rivers. Julia helped shape Samson into the man… Shares: Clergy, Christian Fiction

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