Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good

Mitford Years, Book 10

By: Jan Karon

Narrated by: John McDonough

Length: 17 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

A publishing event: number-one New York Times best-selling author Jan Karon returns - and invites her millions of fans to join her again in Mitford.

After five hectic years of retirement from Lord's Chapel, Father Tim Kavanagh returns with his wife, Cynthia, from a so-called pleasure trip to the land of his Irish ancestors. While glad to be at home in Mitford, something is definitely missing: a pulpit. But when he's offered one, he decides he doesn't want it. Maybe he's lost his passion.

His adopted son, Dooley, wrestles with his own passion - for the beautiful and gifted Lace Turner, and his vision to become a successful country vet. Dooley's brother, Sammy, still enraged by his mother's abandonment, destroys one of Father Tim's prized possessions. And Hope Murphy, owner of Happy Endings bookstore, struggles with the potential loss of her unborn child and her hard-won business.

All this as Wanda's Feel Good Cafe opens, a romance catches fire through an Internet word game, their former mayor hatches a reelection campaign to throw the bums out, and the weekly Muse poses a probing inquiry: Does Mitford still take care of its own?

Millions of fans will applaud the chance to spend time, once more, in the often comic and utterly human presence of Jan Karon's characters. Indeed, they have never been more sympathetic, bighearted, and engaging.

©2014 Jan Karon (P)2014 Penguin Audio

A bit of a rehash

I love this series but for the most part this one felt like a bit of a overview of the first 9 books.The characters and plot did not advance the story as much as the others have.

A book that is good for the soul.

I love this entire series. A good wholesome story read by an excellent narrator. Having listened to the whole series I would recommend it without any reservations.

Jan Karon does it again.

If you could sum up Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good in three words, what would they be?

wholesome fascinating story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Father Tim. Love his patient kindness and humorous look on life.

What about John McDonough’s performance did you like?

He manages to make all of the characters come to live. Each one an individual.

If you could take any character from Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Father Tim. Would love to hear more stories and glean more information about how to take life as it comes without worry.

Any additional comments?

The entire series is fantastic. Easy listening and gives insight into living life as it comes with humor and patience.

Jan Karon and Father Tim never disappoint..,.

...and this one is no exception -- loved every minute of it -- and SO glad to have John McDonough back as FatherTim -- no one does it better!

Heartwarming, Jan Karon has delivered again!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend to a friend because the audiobook entertains and is uplifting at the same time.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters are so diverse and yet typical of many small towns.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was at the end of the book with everyone gathered together.

If you could take any character from Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Most of the characters in Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good would be fun to take to dinner. I would like to take a group of them because of the way they interact with each other and the love between them..

Any additional comments?

Slow paced yet fun and relaxing to listen to.

Never Get Enough of Father Tim

The town of Mitford with all of the trials and tribulations of getting along with other human beings in a small town setting is so enjoyable in this series. I enjoyed the theme of "Mitford takes care of its own" that was followed throughout this book. As a Christian I also enjoyed how God can reveal himself and uses us to his advantage and takes over when we screw it up.

Truly inspirational! Love shines!

Absolutely perfect. Story, plot, characters, reader, imagery, entire book. Hymns, words. It is never too late for faith! Thank you!

Classic Jan Karon

Good as all the others! Karon fans will not be disappointed. Narration and story were both wonderful as is always.

Heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring

Here is another heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring Mitford book by Jan Karon. I love the characters!

One more wonderful book

Just finished another truly wonderful book by Jan Kaon with such a most delightful reader.