Author: Alexander McCall Smith

A series of books about life in modern Botswana.

Volumes published to date (2023):

1. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
2. Tears of the Giraffe
3. Morality for Beautiful Girls
4. The Kalahari Typing School for Men
5. The Full Cupboard of Life
6. In the Company of Cheerful Ladies
7. Blue Shoes and Happiness
8. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive
9. The Miracle at Speedy Motors
10. Tea Time for the Traditionally Built
11. The Double Comfort Safari Club
12. The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party
13. The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection
14. The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
15. The Handsome Man’s De Luxe Café
16. The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine
17. Precious and Grace
18. The House of Unexpected Sisters
19. The Colours of All the Cattle
20. To the Land of Long Lost Friends
21. How to Raise an Elephant
22. The Joy and Light Bus Company
23. A Song of Comfortable Chairs
24. From a Far and Lovely Country

I say...

I can't read these fast enough when a new one is published. I'm told by people from Botswana, that these stories accurately convey the feeling of day-to-day life in the country. I look forward to visiting! While waiting, I'll continue to read every one of the new books added to the series.

Also watch the HBO series of the same name. Production ended long ago but still a great watch.