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    Miss Julia Delivers the Goods
    Miss Julia Delivers the Goods
    Miss Julia Delivers the Goods
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    Miss Julia Delivers the Goods

    Written by Ann B. Ross

    Narrated by Cynthia Darlow

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    In this delightful tale by New York Times best-selling author Ann B. Ross, America's favorite senior citizen determines to reunite two troubled souls before it's too late. Miss Julia reckons Mr. J.D. Pickens is the key to solving all of Hazel Marie's problems, especially the female kind. But how can Miss Julia coax the savvy PI back to town-and back into the arms of her 40-something friend Hazel Marie?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateMay 8, 2009
    ISBN9781440718144
    Miss Julia Delivers the Goods
    Author

    Ann B. Ross

    Ann B. Ross, who taught literature at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, is the author of Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, one of the most popular Southern debut novels in years, Miss Julia Takes Over, Miss Julia Throws a Wedding, and Miss Julia Hits the Road. She lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

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    • 4/5
      I thought the last book in the series was a bit off -- the problem Miss Julia faced (an evil developer) didn't register with me. But in Miss Julia Delivers the Goods, our heroine faces two problems that hit closer to home -- and will resonate more with fans. A robber steals much of the material Miss Julia's husband Sam is using to write a legal history of the county in which he practiced law before his retirement. And Hazel Marie (whose relationship to Miss Julia is well known to readers of this series) has a medical problem that won't go away any time soon. Plus, Hazel Marie has ended her relationship with commitment-phobic J.D. Pickens and Miss Julia wants to see them together again. Hazel Marie is even threatening to leave town -- with her son Lloyd in tow -- and Miss Julia's world would be crushed if that happened to her little family.Miss Julia brings her A-game to these problems in her own inimitable way. Fun and heartwarming, Miss Julia Delivers the Goods delivers the goods for readers.12-22-2009
    • 4/5
      Miss Julia's back and in tip-top form! For anyone who gets a kick out of unbending, morally upright, elderly southern women, the Miss Julia series is for you. In this episode, Miss Julia must fix a break-up between Hazel Marie and Mr. Pickens without much cooperation from either party. There's also the question of who broke into Sam Murdoch's house and trashed most of his book research. Miss Julia spends lots of time racing from one end of the county to the other trying to resolve things. Still, as in all good Miss Julia books, all is revealed and fixed in the end with the promise of more to come. For a good chuckle, give it a read.
    • 3/5
      As I added this title to my book list on Goodreads, I discovered it was the 10th title in the series. I disagree with some of the earlier reviewers who said this book can not stand alone. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I've not read any of the previous titles. One thing that I found quite pleasant as I read this title, is that the author didn't waste time in Chapter 1 or 2, "catching me up" on characters that may have been introduced in previous novels. As much as I enjoy Debbie Macomber and Sue Grafton titles, it is sometimes annoying and interrupts the storyline to be given what almost seems a "presentation of characters and backgrounds" in Chapter 1 or 2. Ann Ross doesn't worry about that and it seemed a breath of fresh air.
      Miss Julia reminds me of one of the neighbors when I was growing up...knowing everything about everybody or as the perfect definition of the neighborhood "busy body". One of the other pleasures about reading the book is that the author seamlessly shares not only Miss Julia's conversations but Miss Julia's thoughts (and inner thought analysis of situations as women tend to do) as she proceeds through her life in the storyline. I think that takes a very special writer to share those thoughts so seamlessly without it ever becoming an interruption of the story and/or an awkward presentation. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up another Miss Julia title and learn of her next adventure or an earlier one that I missed.
    • 3/5
      Miss Julia is beside herself. Hazel Marie has taken ill, but she refuses to let Miss Julia notify Mr Pickens. Apparently they have broken up; he’s in Charlotte working on a case and may be moving there. Hazel Marie says she is ready to get on with her life, but she is clearly miserable. Miss Julia and Lillian both think that the two just need some time together to work things out, but how to engineer that when they are in different cities? When there’s a break-in at Sam’s home and only the research on his book is taken, Miss Julia suggests that Sam hires Mr Pickens to investigate. With this forced proximity, Miss Julia is sure that Hazel Marie and the confirmed bachelor will work things out.

      I love Miss Julia and the rest of the cast of characters in these charming Southern stories. Everyone is in everyone else’s business, but always (or mostly) with good intentions. The basic storyline in this book (#10 in the series) is fairly straightforward. While the mystery of who broke into Sam’s place does provide a little distraction, the main focus is on Hazel Marie and Mr Pickens and their on-again-off-again relationship.

      It’s not great literature, but it’s a fun read. A few laughable moments, no real danger, and characters you just want to hug … what could be better on a summer day?
    • 3/5
      A cute little cozy mystery. Personally it was a little too cozy for my taste. (It's not even a murder mystery.) Also, I don't find the lead "sleuth" all that likeable. She makes Jessica Fletcher look like she keeps to herself and minds her own business. But the mystery aspect--even as low-stakes as it is--is interesting and tangled. And the book is well-written. I can certainly imagine it appealing to a woman of a certain age, especially in the South.
    • 3/5
      As I added this title to my book list on Goodreads, I discovered it was the 10th title in the series. I disagree with some of the earlier reviewers who said this book can not stand alone. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I've not read any of the previous titles. One thing that I found quite pleasant as I read this title, is that the author didn't waste time in Chapter 1 or 2, "catching me up" on characters that may have been introduced in previous novels. As much as I enjoy Debbie Macomber and Sue Grafton titles, it is sometimes annoying and interrupts the storyline to be given what almost seems a "presentation of characters and backgrounds" in Chapter 1 or 2. Ann Ross doesn't worry about that and it seemed a breath of fresh air.
      Miss Julia reminds me of one of the neighbors when I was growing up...knowing everything about everybody or as the perfect definition of the neighborhood "busy body". One of the other pleasures about reading the book is that the author seamlessly shares not only Miss Julia's conversations but Miss Julia's thoughts (and inner thought analysis of situations as women tend to do) as she proceeds through her life in the storyline. I think that takes a very special writer to share those thoughts so seamlessly without it ever becoming an interruption of the story and/or an awkward presentation. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up another Miss Julia title and learn of her next adventure or an earlier one that I missed.
    • 4/5
      Miss Julia and the entire cast are at it again. There is chaos on several fronts. Hazel Marie and JD are on the outs. Someone has broken into Sam's house and trashed all his work on the history of law in their county. Julia has secrets on top of secrets that she is trying to keep and everyone is running around with different bits of the story.

      This one was a bit more madcap than some and I had to laugh at the line about Miss Julia not sticking her nose into other peoples business, since that about all she does!

      I only have one more book in the series to be caught up, and I have it sitting here beside me.
    • 3/5
      Miss Julia is always good for a dose of Southern charm, manners, and lessons on the proper way for a lady to comport herself. In this episode, Miss Hazel Marie finds herself "in the family way" without benefit of the propriety of matrimony. Miss HM has sent Mr. Pickens (her erstwhile suitor) packing, and refuses to have anything to do with him, or to tell him of his impending fatherhood.The both of them are concerned, naturally, about Hazel Marie's reputation in this small town, but HM swears Miss Julia to privacy. The zany schemes for keeping her 'condition' hidden from the busybodies, and how and what she is going to explain to her son Lloyd, are quite entertaining. If you're a fan of southern cozies, this is one for you. If you prefer your tea unsweetened, this one may be over the top.
    • 4/5
      Miss Julia's back and in tip-top form! For anyone who gets a kick out of unbending, morally upright, elderly southern women, the Miss Julia series is for you. In this episode, Miss Julia must fix a break-up between Hazel Marie and Mr. Pickens without much cooperation from either party. There's also the question of who broke into Sam Murdoch's house and trashed most of his book research. Miss Julia spends lots of time racing from one end of the county to the other trying to resolve things. Still, as in all good Miss Julia books, all is revealed and fixed in the end with the promise of more to come. For a good chuckle, give it a read.
    • 4/5
      Just when you think Hazel Marie can't upend Miss Julia's life anymore than she already has, she does! Worried that Hazel will leave town and take Little Lloyd with her, Miss Julia is back, poking her nose into the lives of those she loves, well-meaning as always. There's a little mystery as well, as Sam's former home is ransacked and the book he is working on of the history of the county is at risk.