Karon, Jan,  1937- <br/><br/>
The Mitford bedside companion / 
Jan Karon ; edited by Brenda Furman. 
 - New York :  Viking,  2006. 
 - xxii, 487 p. :  ill (some col.) ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> A treasury of favorite Mitford moments, author reflections on the bestselling series, and more, much more. 
<br/><br/>I know the plans I have for you -- The town of Mitford -- Making Mitford real -- Blessings at mealtime -- Gathering around the table -- The quintessential Mitford menu: digging in -- The right ingredients -- Calling home: prayer -- Going and telling: the life of a faithful priest -- One small verse: scripture quotes -- Popular questions from gentle readers -- The common good: special events -- Someone to say "bless you" -- The postman's knock: the letters -- Once upon a time -- Healing the broken heart: the sermons -- How Mitford got out there -- A cheerful heart: Uncle Billy's jokes -- A useful tool: the seasons -- Fun for the whole family -- Mitford trivia -- Mitford crossword puzzle -- Reading aloud: the gift of gifts -- Oops! Bloopers in Mitford and how they got there -- Cast of characters -- The very thing -- Where did they all come from, anyway? -- Waste not, want not: the Father Tim novels -- The almost complete, only somewhat partially abridged scoop on the Mitford years series, and your author, Jan Karon. 
<br/><br/> A companion to the best-selling series provides a character listing, trivia, and other material for fans, in an illustrated volume that also includes author essays on such topics as her life as a writer and her grandmother's secrets to good health. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0670037850 9780670037858 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006046126 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Karon, Jan, 1937-  Mitford years --Handbooks, manuals, etc.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mitford (N.C. : Imaginary place)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PS 3561 .A678  / Z459 2006