Question: Which of these American authors is best know for her bestselling novels that take place in the fictional village of Mitford, Jan Karon or Mary Gordon?

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At Home in Mitford: At Home in Mitford is a novel written by American author Jan Karon.  It is book one of "The Mitford Years" series.  The first edition (ISBN  ) was published in hardcover format by Doubleday in 1994.  Penguin Books published the paperback edition in 1996 (ISBN  ).

Liz Allen: Liz Allen (born 1969) is an Irish investigative journalist and the author of two bestselling novels, 'Last to Know' and 'The Set Up.'

Margaret George: Margaret George is an American historical novelist specializing in epic fictional biographies.  She is known for her meticulous research and the large scale of her books.  She is the author of the bestselling novels "The Autobiography of Henry VIII" (1986), "Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles" (1992), "The Memoirs of Cleopatra" (1997), "Mary Called Magdalene" (2002), "Helen of Troy" (2006), and "Elizabeth I" (2011.)  She is currently at work on a novel about the Emperor Nero.

Out to Canaan: Out to Canaan is a novel written by American author Jan Karon.  It is the fourth book of "The Mitford Years" series.

Mary Gordon (writer): Mary Catherine Gordon (born December 8, 1949) is an American writer and the McIntosh Professor of English at Barnard College.  She is best known for her novels, memoirs and literary criticism.

Laughing Irish Eyes: Laughing Irish Eyes is a 1936 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Olive Cooper, Ben Ryan and Stanley Rauh.  The film stars Phil Regan, Walter C. Kelly, Evalyn Knapp, Ray Walker, Mary Gordon and Warren Hymer.  The film was released on March 4, 1936, by Republic Pictures.

The Mitford Years: The Mitford Years is a series of ten novels by American writer Jan Karon, set in the fictional town of Mitford, North Carolina.  The novels are Christian-themed, and center on the life of the rector, Father Tim.

Best Day of My Life: "Best Day of My Life" is a song by American indie rock band American Authors.  The song was written by band members Zac Barnett, Dave Rublin, Matt Sanchez, and James Adam Shelley, along with producers Aaron Accetta and Shep Goodman.  "Best Day of My Life" was originally recorded for release as a single by Mercury Records and Island Records on March 19, 2013, and later appeared as the second track on the band's third extended play "American Authors" (2013) and the third track on their debut studio album, "Oh, What a Life" (2014).  "Best Day of my Life", was the official song of the 2017 Maltese Labour Party's General Election Campaign, entitled "L-aqwa żmien ta' pajjiżna."  (The Best time for our country).

Jan Karon: Jan Karon is an American novelist who writes for both adults and young readers.  She is the author of the "New York Times"-bestselling Mitford novels, featuring Father Timothy Kavanagh, an Episcopal priest, and the fictional village of Mitford.  Her most recent Mitford novel, "Come Rain or Come Shine", debuted at #1 on the "New York Times" Bestseller List.  She has been designated a lay Canon for the Arts in the Episcopal Diocese of Quincy (Illinois) by Keith Ackerman, Episcopal Bishop of Quincy, and in 2015, she was awarded the Library of Virginia's Literary Lifetime Achievement Award.  Her original papers-to date are archived in Special Collections at the University of Virginia's Alderman Library.

A Light in the Window: A Light in the Window is a novel written by American author Jan Karon.  It is book two of "The Mitford Years" series.  The first edition (ISBN  ) was published in hardcover format by Doubleday in 1994.

Supporting paragraphs: Jan Karon Mary Gordon (writer)
Answer: Jan Karon