I highly recommend this series, so fun and easy to read, just delightful

these books were a pure delight. mystery in botswana, a mirthful and sage series that revolves around the no. 1 ladies detective agency. with a name like that, it's not difficult to be charmed by the simple and straight forward writing of alexander maccall smith of his lady detectives and the stories/people they encounter, the moral and ethical questions they are posed with, in addition to the engaging stories of their own lives. all of the books are real page turners that won't take you much more than a day to finish, if even that.

Delightful. Not your typical detective novels, but more on life and human behavior from a non-western perspective. Very refreshing.

Read individually. Wonderful, lovely, fun reading!

A most beautifully accurate and charming set of books reflecting typical life in Southern Africa. With a bit of mystery and intrigue thrown in. You cannot help but love Mma Ramotswe and her trusty sidekick Mma Makutsi.

These books were quick and enjoyable reads.

I'm reading the first book and love it. Great African humor - you understand if you've been there.

I'm in love with this series. Simply light, enjoyable tales that leave you feeling content and warm inside. They're my go-to books :)

Love them all. Whenever I want to clear my head, feel hopeful, and believe that life's less complicated than I make it to be. I pick up one of these delightfully lighthearted books about a female detective solving crimes in Africa, Africa, Africa.

This was a fun series to read. My Mom and I both enjoyed them. The second in the series was the most complete and sound all around.
It gives a good sample of life in Africa and what women are like there. I feel that it is fairly accurate as the author lived in Africa for a few years off and on.

This is book 2 in a series and so far it is delightful

I've read all of the books in this series, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them. The first couple especially. The books all have pretty much the same themes, but the characters evolve and you really get to know each of them. They are a great "light" mystery.