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ⓘ About Jan Karon
With plenty of series and franchises written under her name, she is also one of the most prolific novelists as well. Early and Personal Life Born in 1937 on the first of January, Janice Meredith Wilson was born and raised on a farm that was near Lenoir. Living in North Carolina for the duration of her upbringing, she was always acutely aware of her passion for reading and writing. With her focus constantly set on becoming a writer, she never wavered from her ambition, as she honed and refined her skills throughout the years. With a strong passion for religion, she has had a tumultuous upbringing and one that has only made her stronger as a person and an author. Suffering the tragedy of parental divorce early on, she would herself drop out of school at just fourteen and get married.
All Book Series by Jan Karon
The Mitford Bedside Companion
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2006
Jeremy: The Tale of an Honest Bunny
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2000
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jan Karon?
With plenty of series and franchises written under her name, she is also one of the most prolific novelists as well. Early and Personal Life Born in 1937 on the first of January, Janice Meredith Wilson was born and raised on a farm that was near Lenoir. Living in North Carolina for the duration of her upbringing, she was always acutely aware of her passion for reading and writing.
Which Jan Karon series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Mitford series, the earliest of Jan Karon's multi-book series: it opens with At Home in Mitford (1994) and runs to 15 books across 1994–2025, ending with My Beloved (2025). Jan Karon's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jan Karon written?
Jan Karon has 30 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1993 and 2025. 26 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Mitford series with 15 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jan Karon's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jan Karon's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Mitford (1994–2025, 15 books), Mitford Gift (2001–2006, 6 books) and Mitford For Children (2006–2007, 2 books), plus 2 more.
How are Jan Karon's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jan Karon's 30 books into 5 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Mitford (15 books, 1994–2025); Mitford Gift (6 books, 2001–2006); Mitford For Children (2 books, 2006–2007); Father Tim (2 books, 2007–2010); Mitford Collections (1 book, 2018).