Review:I started reading these books before I ever knew that one day I'd be living in a small village in Tanzania for a month! I was delighted while living there to read another of these books, and the previous ones prepared me, culturally, for that wonderful adventure! Read more

Review:After reading several of the reviews posted for this book, I have to agree that at first glance nothing momentous really does seem to happen. However, upon further review and pondering, I really looked back on this book and loved it. There is no great climax, no spectacular lusty love affair, nor is there adventure or drama revealed. But I think that is what made me really like this book, because while the story unfolds, one forgets that in the background one of history's greatest dramas is oc... 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:Corduroy Mansions is an apartment building in Pimlico that houses an eclectic group of people. The story revolves around the building's residents and their friends, acquaintances, and co-workers, recounting entertaining anecdotes about the various characters.

For example, William, who lives on the top floor of Corduroy Mansions, is a fiftyish wine shop owner who'd prefer to think of himself as forty-eight-ish. William is frustrated with his n'er do well son Eddie - a twenty-something who ... Read more

Review:Love any book by Alexander McCall Smith; especially this series, "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency". I fell in love with Mme Ramotswe's sensibility and intuitive nature. She knows the nature and psychology of people. Her charcter is so warm and wise, I wish she were a real person so I could bring her home. It blows my mind that a man wrote this series about this dynamic woman. Very wise man indeed. Read more

Review:This latest installment of the Ladies Number one dectective agency is as good as the ones that came before it. It is like saying hello to an old friend. The writer has a knack for make you feel as though you are right there. Read more

Review:The Ladies' Detective series are so captivating, based on the lives of simple, wise people whom you can't help but love. It always brings a smile to see what their next involvements will bring. Smith has a way of including 'lessons to live by' in his portrayal of the ladies of the agency and their spouses and friends. A few words of wisdom along with a fun story and lots of laughs make these books well worth the read. Read more

Review:Christopher Moore has done it again! I love how he has, once again, combined characters from previous books ("Lamb," "The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove," "Island of the Sequined Love Nun") into this crazy Christmas story! Can't wait to read the next Christopher Moore book! Read more

Review:Another great job by Chris Moore. The return of Pocket and Drool were outstanding and bringing Othello and Iago as well as Shylock into the mix was outstanding! Another great read. Do yourself the favor! Read more

Review:I really like Christopher Moore because he makes me laugh out loud --in novel form instead of typical comedian style. My favorite book of his was Lamb. This book and Fluke weren't as funny as Lamb, but still good. He keeps my interest, I believe, because he is such a unique writer. Where does he come up with this stuff? I generally stick to non-fiction, but every once in awhile, I read a humerous non-fiction and he is a good relief. Read more