I have always enjoyed a good mystery. Before I become a literature snob, I use to be so excited waiting for the next Kinsey Malone (Sue Grafton), Alex Cross (James Patterson) mystery. Now I find more enjoyment with books that may not be quite as suspenseful, but leave me feeling like I may be a better person for reading them.
Thanks to Stephanie, I found a nice mix of both. Alexander McCall Smith has written a series of books about a woman who decides to become a detective in Botswana. Mma Ramotswe's adventures are not only entertaining but even a little insightful. 
I loved the resolution for the man who comes in wondering what his wife really does all day, and who is really paying for his son's education. I love the stories of people who live a simpler life and yet still need help resolving those ever present mysteries in their lives. I love reading about the lives of people living in Africa.
These are great books and I would recommend them for anyone that loves books about women detectives.
2 comments:
I'm so glad you enjoyed reading them! I get such great satisfaction out of finishing these little books because they aren't complicated, have nice lessons to learn, and have a good balance of mystery and humor involved.
And, on the plus side, the series has been around for awhile so there's no waiting to read the next book!
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