Review:Typical Alexander McCall Smith. Gently looks into the hearts of several people going through life changes or wishing for life changes or finding the courage to make life changes. The Italian countryside is lavishly described and the characters varied and complex. Read more

Review:This is a light spoof of European academic life. It reads quickly and portrays many aspects of interpersonal and political situations occurring in academe. Amusing and pleasant read. Characters are well-drawn and quite archtypical ; if you have been in the environment, you've met them all. Read more

Review:Once again I am drawn into the delightful lives of the Pollock family and all the surrounding characters. Bertie is such a wonderful little boy, isn't he? Alexander McCall Smith brings out his delightful personality so well. If Bertie stays 7 for a while, I am OK with that. Read more

Review:Set in Edinburgh, the ninth book in "The 44 Scotland Street" series by Alexander McCall Smith, humorously yet seriously highlights the character's foibles and resolves situations – until the next installment. Read more

Review:Very repetitive, sloppy about time, way too much about Bruce and his hair. Due to a computer glitch(?) every word that ends with 'ze' is misspelled with 'se' instead! Starting on the first page - Turner Prize is 'prise'. Read more

Review:This book continues the gentle story of Precious Ramotswe and her life as a detective. The whole character of these books gives a respectful and loving portrait of life in Botswana, and distills life down to its essence. One can really sense the joy of sitting in a chair at dusk, drinking a cup of Red Bush Tea, looking at the sky, and thinking appreciative thoughts about simple things. Love this quick-to-read series and can't wait for more books! Read more

Review:Absolutely love anything written by Alexander McCall Smith. Such wonderfully human characters. Call me crazy, but I do enjoy Bruce - fascinating to get into the head of a narcissistic, materialistic and chauvinistic male! I also love this insider's view of Edinburgh and its people - it's I city that I have fallen in love with! Read more

Review:Alexander McCall Smith winds his philosophy of life through the words of his characters as he does in all of his works. Reading his books leaves one with a feeling of serenity, and makes the reader reflect on how to be a better person, leading to a better world for everyone. Read more

Review:This was the first Alexander McCall Smith book that we have read and we were entranced by how well this gentleman weaves a story. We will look forward to reading more of his books and learning more about Bostwana and Africa. Read more

Review:Things are never as they first seem for Mma Ramontse and the unraveling of them is the fun of these stories from Botswana. Every one is a morality tale with a satisfying ending. In this book Mma Ramontse is cajoled into taking a vacation but it is short lived when an assistant calls her back to help solve a case. Read more