books by Alexander Mccall Smith

books by Alexander Mccall Smith

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Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 2)

Alexander McCall Smith

Anchor, 2002

Warm, gentle, wonderful
This was the first book in this series that I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The plot is exciting but relaxing to enjoy, and there are so many subplots that make it truly fun. The gentle, eye-opening descriptions of a truer Africa were fascinating to me. I ...

The Careful Use of Compliments (Isabel Dalhousie Mysteries)

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2008

What does a moral philosopher do for excitement?
This fourth novel in Alexander McCall Smith's The Sunday Philosophy Club series takes Isabel Dalhousie into new territory; since the last book she has become mother to infant Charlie and lover of the young musician Jamie, Charlie's father. Isabel is editor of "The ...

The Miracle at Speedy Motors: The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series (No. 1 Ladies' ...

Alexander Mccall Smith

Pantheon, 2008

Another hit for Alexander McCall Smith
This is another hit for the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana, Africa. The book flows smoothly and is enjoyable to read. I could not put it down. Charming, as always. I have learned a lot about African life and different kinds of tea from this series.

The World According to Bertie

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2008

Another well written story
This story follows the 44 Scotland St series very well. I'm please his characters stay in character. A good read, as all of his series are. For anyone just starting to read Alexander McCall Smith, he writes stores that can be read out load to any audience.

The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel

Alexander Mccall Smith

Pantheon, 2008

A good book for any kind of day
This is a fabulous book for any kind of day, as are all McCall Smith's novels - and readers in the USA might want to know that you can read his new online novel at www.telegraph.co.uk and read a new chapter every day. How many authors have the extraordinary breadth of ...

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency)

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2008

The series
I like a book that I can read in two or three nights, one that has good clean writing. This is my fifth book in the series, another feel good, amusing story. Pretty soon I will have a shelf full of his works. Next.....

Love Over Scotland (44 Scotland Street)

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2007

Fun Stuff
True, this book is light reading but if you need something to lighten your mood I highly recommend this series. The ability to write seemingly effortless fiction is a gift that I don't disparage just because it isn't Hamlet. There is a need for all kinds of writing and ...

Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 7)

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2007

Why hasn't Alexander Mccall Smith won awards for these books?
A reader, who is unfamiliar with the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, to his own detriment, may pick up one of these books and dismiss it based on its marketing or cover. After all, it is natural to judge books by their covers. It is sold as a mystery book but I ...

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Book 1)

Alexander McCall Smith

Anchor, 2003

life-affirming book with the unforgettable main character
When Precious Ramotswe's father, Obed, dies and leaves her all the cattle with the advice to sell it and buy herself a good business, she decides to become a private detective, the first lady detective in Botswana, and perhaps in the whole of Africa. Mma Ramotswe, ...

In the Company of Cheerful Ladies (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency)

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2006

Mystery and Laugh Out Loud Funny
O Boy! Want some mystery? Good clean humor? No violence? Precious Ramotswe, a traditionally-built woman without apology, and her pals are here for us. She and her assistant, Grace (who gets advice from her colorful designer shoes), are very entertaining and many ...

Espresso Tales

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2006

Espresso Tales
Fascinating read. McCall Smith brought all the characters to life. I found myself on the edge of my seat most of the time wondering what would happen to Pat and Matthew, would Stewart help Bertie live like a normal little boy...? Just plain good stuff. I can't wait for ...

The Right Attitude to Rain (An Isabel Dalhousie Mystery)

Alexander McCall Smith

Anchor Books, 2007

*SLEUTHING for Future Choices /OR/ Leaving all to INTUITION?*
Whether you have been reading "The Right Attitude to Rain" . . . "Love Over Scotland" or "Blue Shoes & Happiness" . . . you and your book friends will probably have a discussion eventually . . . about the author! For two of his series, author Alexander McCall Smith ...

The Kalahari Typing School for Men (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 4)

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2004

Delightfully charming...
The Kalahari Typing School for Men by Alexander McCall Smith is a delightfully charming book and is just as good as the other books in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Taking place in Botswana, Precious Ramotswe runs the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency with ...

The Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie Mysteries)

Alexander Mccall Smith

Anchor, 2005

A solid start
This book is very weak as a mystery, but as you'll see if you follow the series, the mystery is not the point. While the first two books are billed as "Isabel Dalhousie mysteries," the last two are labelled as "Isabel Dalhousie novels," which is more accurate. ...

Morality for Beautiful Girls (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 3)

Alexander McCall Smith

Anchor, 2002

Another Hit For Alexander McCall Smith
Is there anyone who does not find the character of Precious Ramotswe charming? This traditionally built (fat) African lady detective takes a back seat to her homely assistant detective, Mme. Makutsi, in this installment of the series. Nevertheless, we are favored ...