I loved this book! Although a light read and very funny, the characters were strongly drawn, and I could practically visualize them. There are some witty "home truths," a thoroughly southern viewpoint, and engaging characters. I'm so pleased that Miss Julia is not a one book wonder, but appears again and again! I'm looking forward to them all.

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Love Miss Julia.Sh'e practical, down to earth and a hoot!

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This novel employs traditional Southern Humor, tonal variety and psychological truth. An interesting take on gender, race and family in the south.

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This is a fun, madcap book for light reading. There are a few surprises in it and I enjoyed reading it.

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I'd give this book six stars if possible, it was a joy to read, can't believe I never caught this series until now.

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 readers from first page to last.

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Charming, witty, funny! First in the "Miss Julia" series. A newly widowed, wealthy senior is faced with her husband's infidelity when his mistress deposits his son (9 years old) on her front door for safekeeping. Miss Julia is faced with many offers to "help take care of her" whether she needs it or not. What ensues is an enjoyable read that will have you chuckling out loud at times.

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Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind is the first of the Miss Julia series. This amusing book introduces you to the newly widowed Miss Julia Springer. Suddenly a woman named Hazel Marie shows up on her door step with a boy claiming the child is the late Mr. Springer's son. The money hungry preacher from Miss Julia's church and a televangelist who is Hazel Marie's uncle is after the late Mr. Springer's money. Between trying to protect the boy and his money, Miss Julia has to deal with the infidelity that her husband has been participating in for years.

This book should be read first because it explains the characters in the book. It will help you understand what is going on in the rest of the series.

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Just okay. If I have time I will read the next one. Or, if I am curious enough I will read it. Kind of predictable, but I do like Miss Julia. The picture of Miss Julia I have in my mind does not match the Miss Julia on the front cover. She looks about 40 there.

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Love this series. Lighthearted and interesting.Should have read this one before the others. HIghly recommend.

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Loved the feistiness of Miss Julia from the get-go! In general I liked the book, but did think the plot went a bit over the top in the second half. Glad I read it, but hesitate to read the series as I fear the characters will start to seem silly and superficial. Nevertheless, a fun read.

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