Alexander McCall Smith’s books keep finding their way into my hands, so I read them. Tea Time for the Tradtionally Built is the latest in the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series (at least I think it is-there are so many I can’t keep up.)

What’s not to love about Precious Ramotswe, the protagonist of these books?  Set in Botswana, and full of insight and good-hearted advice, it is a rare joy to read McCall Smith’s simple, unhurried and often humorous dialogue.

If you haven’t discovered these books yet, you should. Its a treat to slow down and have a cup of tea with one so wise and compassionate as Mma Ramotswe.