Miss Julia, a recently bereaved and newly wealthy widow, is only slightly bemused when one Hazel Marie Puckett appears at her door with a youngster in tow and unceremoniously announces that the child is the bastard son of Miss Julia's late husband. Suddenly, this longtime church member and pillar of her small Southern community finds herself in the center of an unseemly scandal--and the guardian of a wan nine-year-old whose mere presence turns her life upside down. With razor-sharp wit and perfect "Steel Magnolia" poise, Miss Julia speaks her mind indeed--about a robbery, a kidnapping, and the other disgraceful events precipitated by her husband's death. Fast-paced and charming, with a sure sense of comic drama, a cast of crazy characters, and a strong Southern cadence, Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind will delight listeners from start to end.
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"My biggest beef about the book was that Miss Julia couldn't see how people were pulling her chain all the time in order to get to her money. But I loved her character and the interesting twist of the story and outcome. I wasn't expecting her to respond the way she did to the mother and her husband's lover."
— Kristy (4 out of 5 stars)
" THERE IS A LITTLE MISS JULIA IN ALL OF US!! A WHOLE SERIES OF MISS JULIA BOOKS, THIS IS THE FIRST ONE. SHE SAYS IT LIKE IT IS AND STILL REMAINS A LADY. A FEEL GOOD AND IN YOUR FACE KIND OF BOOK. FUN TO READ. "
— Sheila, 2/18/2014" This is the beginning of a very sweet series of books. Quick, enjoyable reads. "
— Dottie, 2/16/2014" Funny! and an easy read. would that I had the grace to give left-handed Southern compliments as Miss Julia does. "
— Ginnyvette, 2/9/2014" I love this whole series of books. They are absolutely hilarious. Miss Julia is a "steel magnolia" whose attempts to carry on with life in a classy way while everything around her is anything but proper are laugh out loud funny. "
— Elizabeth, 2/9/2014" I read this with my old book group. I thought this one was a lot of fun. I even laughed out loud in a couple of places. However, the reaction of a couple of the other women in the group was one of anger and frustration at the small town mentality and dynamics depicted throughout the book. I too felt that frustration, but it was good to see Miss Julia blossom into her own. "
— Robin, 2/8/2014" I liked this - I want to read more Miss Julia books. "
— Diane, 1/31/2014" Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind is quirky, candid and offers keen observations on the social rules that govern life in a small town. Though the novel is good-natured at its heart, I found myself wanting to shake some sense into Miss Julia. This book is easy and fast-paced for those who wish a brainless read. "
— Jeanne, 1/27/2014" Just when I was really getting to like Julia, the story turned too farcicle for my liking. I like humor until it crosses the line to silly. Like most farce, they all lived happily ever after. "
— Shauna, 1/18/2014" This series is laugh-out-loud funny! Very clean and fun to read. Any woman from the south will easily identify with the characters. "
— Damsel, 1/16/2014" Very witty, comical book set in the South. Cleaver writing style. "
— Amee, 12/31/2013" It was such a fun book to read. I thought all of the characters were exaggerated sterotypes. Was it hilarious? Yes. I laughed out loud several times. If you like "soap opera humor, read it. "
— Geraldine, 12/24/2013" I thought this book was laugh out loud funny. "
— Amy, 12/20/2013" I must be just a little ornery lately, or something. I didn't like Miss Julia much as a character. Maybe if I were closer to 60. Ha! "
— Melissa, 12/5/2013" 3/4's of the way through in one day. Very enjoyable read. "
— Danielle, 11/11/2013" Miss Julia, a gentile southern woman life is turned upside down after her husband passes away. His mistress drops his 9 year old son on her doorstep and all kinds of adventures begin. "
— Kaye, 11/11/2013" I had listened to a CD of this series, then read another of them... The CD was somewhat better, but neither had much to offer. "
— Susan, 10/1/2013" A book with a 60 year old main character was different for me. Kept going even up until the end. Nice easy read. "
— Maura, 6/17/2013" This was a different read. I found this book at our local library when I used to go to the library before I got an e-reader. I probably would have never found this book anywhere else. I will read her other books. "
— Ericka, 6/14/2013" I liked this book, and I think I will continue on with the rest of the series. I was very confused with the time frame this book was taking place, some of Miss Julia's ideas are very very very old sounding, or maybe it is a regional/cultural thing as I am not from the Deep South. "
— Teresa, 6/2/2013" These are fun beach reads. "
— Thayer, 5/22/2013" Cozy and fun to read. "
— Darcy, 4/30/2013" Hilarious and cozy.... "
— Lisa, 4/14/2013" What a gutsy southern lady! This will be another series where I look forward to listening to all off them on my drive. "
— Mswapp, 3/17/2013" It started off a little slow but once I got into the book I couldn't put it down. Miss Julia will make you laugh, she is a 60 something widower who has a very proper sense of the way things ought to be and all through the book there are several situations she is put into that will make you smile. "
— Jonna, 2/8/2013" I found this book witty, smart, and fun to read. I want to read the rest of the series. "
— Joan, 1/2/2013" A fast beach read book. Miss Julia is widowed in her sixty's then finds her husband has a 9 year old son. "
— Marlene, 12/2/2012" What a jewel. Quirky, fun and a touch of adventure. This was the best light read I have picked up in a long time. "
— Cathy, 8/10/2012" Cute quick read for summer. This would be a great beach or pool book. "
— Shannon, 7/20/2012" I'm a friend of Ann's and she wrote this book while she was in the writing group I was members of then, so it has a special place in my heart, as does she--a truly wonderful person! These are lively very "North Carolina" characters that you're sure to love. "
— Katie, 7/12/2012Ann B. Ross is the author of three novels and the popular Miss Julia series, which includes Miss Julie’s Marvelous Makeover, a New York Times bestseller. She received her master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill and later taught literature and the humanities at the University of North Carolina–Asheville.
Karen White has been narrating audiobooks of all genres since 1999. Honored to be included in AudioFile’s Best Voices, she’s also a four-time Audie Finalist and has earned multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and Library Journal starred reviews.