a quote to inspire and book review

There were all those unkindnesses, palpable, daily, so easily avoidable; but one could not think just of those.. or one would spend one's time in tears - and the unkindnesses would continue. So the small things came into their own: small act of helping others, if one could; small ways of making one's own life better; acts of love, acts of tea, acts of laughter.
- from The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith


I love this series! I just finished the 8th book "The Good Husband of Zebra Drive". Set in Botswana it is a mystery series with colorful characters and casts an honest but kindly eye on humanity. The atmosphere is warm and loving without drifting into sappy sweetness. The first book in the series is called "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" and there are I believe 9 in the series at this time. If you're in the mood for a good story intertwined with a bit of mystery and humor, pick one of these up, pour your self a cuppa tea and enjoy!