The House of Unexpected Sisters

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Tried and gave up on the tagged book - it wasn't for me.
Cooked seswaa (pulled beef) & Bogobe jwa lerotse, a porridge made with sorghum (or in my case, cornmeal, after I realised my sorghum meal had gone off 🙁) & lerotse melon, a cooking, non-sweet melon. Wholesome but I have to admit #Botswana's national dish was a bit too plain for my taste, which it might not be if you're using local Setswana ingredients😊
#FoodandLit
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Ruthiella I have had Sadza from neighboring Zimbabwe and it is quite bland on its own, IMO. 3w

Dilara @Ruthiella Was it served with something flavourful? That would make a lot of difference... 3w

Ruthiella @Dilara It only had a bit of sausage in it. I‘m sure it is a combination of what is added to the porridge plus cultural expectations. I wish I‘d had the ability to explore more when I was there (30 years ago now) but Sadza and Lion beer was the extent of it. 3w

Catsandbooks Wonderful! 🇧🇼🩵 3w

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Soubhiville

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This was the first of two audiobooks I had for my drive, chosen because I knew it would be comforting to spend the time with characters I know well.

I always chuckle at the little mundane conversations that get silly and twisted because of different personalities and opinions. A great way to spend a day in the car.

AnnR I understand what you mean about the conversations between characters. 😁 Currently I'm still making my way through the series. I'm not quite up to this book yet. 11mo

Tamra ❤️ warm hug characters. 11mo

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CSeydel

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No 1 Ladies Detective Agency BINGO CARD 🤣

I enjoyed this one (book 18), but I have to be careful not to read several of these in a row! The formula gets to be a bit much after two or three back to back!

Kristin_Reads I love this series! I‘ve been reading one a year since it started. My comfort reads! 2y

Tamra Yay!! 2y

CSeydel @Kristin_Reads they are so good! 2y

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Kristin_Reads

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

My current comfort read! This one is so touching and tender.

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mrsmarch

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

#socialsunday

South Shore Massachusetts
Mysteries but not thrillers
Alexander McCall Smith, so reliable
Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings

EchoLogical

EchoLogical Thanks for playing 😊 6y

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shelleycl

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I love this series. The writing is reminiscent of a simpler, gentler tone. The characters and plots work together seamlessly. No foulness, just excellent story telling about a female detective in Botswana.

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SuziQoregon

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

This series is the audiobook version of comfort food for me. I love Lisette Lecat‘s narration.

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slhbooks

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

So happy to have a few moments to spend with Mma Ramotswe before work this morning. I hope to channel her calming influence all day😚

BookishMe 😍😍 6y

Soozee 👍 6y

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Andrew65

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Back on track this week with 5 books finished, although 2 or 3 short ones in there.

Week 20/52 2018 - #BookStats
5 Finished, 1843 Pages Read
5 Books Currently Reading

#LitsyAtoZ 0 (18/26)
#MountTBRChallenge 1 (11/52)
#YearoftheChunkster 0 (14/26)
#SeriesUptoDate 1 (9/20)
#SeriesFinished 1 (3/20)
#ListyPassport 0 (2/12)

CrowCAH 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y

Reviewsbylola Great week!! 7y

Andrew65 @Reviewsbylola @CrowCAH Thanks 👍😊, Slow start to the week but picked up the pace as the week went on. (edited) 7y

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Andrew65

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Loved this book and think it was one of the best in the series so far, despite being book 18 in the series. This was quite an emotional book, and was quite a roller coaster journey for Mma Ramotswe, and at one point left me with tears in my eyes. Can only rate this one as five stars, great book and I wait impatiently for the next one to be published in November.

CSeydel I kind of ran out of steam for this series after the Beauty Shop one, but your enthusiastic review makes me want to start up again! 7y

BookishMe @CSeydel I know what you mean but each time I pick up the subsequent title, I am overcome with overwhelming love for Ramotswe & Co 7y

Andrew65 @CSeydel I think the author did too as I felt one or two disappointments around that point in the series but really enjoyed this one. 7y

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Andrew65 @BookishMe You can‘t help but love the cast of characters and spending time with them. 7y

BookishMe This was my choice for #Booked2018 's friendship prompt. Didn't realize next book is releasing this year. Will read them consecutively ;D 7y

BookishMe @Andrew65 so true! 7y

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Andrew65

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Starting the latest in the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 18 in this delightful series. Love spending time in Botswana Mma Ramotswe.

TheBookgeekFrau Love the cover😍 7y

jillrhudy This one was beautiful. He has done a brilliant job of maintaining the quality of the series. 7y

Andrew65 @jillrhudy I‘m about 3/4 of the way through and couldn‘t agree more. This is an excellent instalment in a high quality series. 7y

Andrew65 @C.Perone It is a great cover and a great book. 7y

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Grrlbrarian

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

TGI #friyayintro
1. Originally Free Comic Book Day. Now car repair & grading papers.
2. Doughnuts 🍩
3. Two. Tagged & Countless Haints.
4. Lunch with my daughters
5. @Ashley31 Happy Kentucky Derby! 🐎🐎🐎🐎

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Ashley31 Thanks, Kari! @Grrlbrarian. Started gearing up for it yesterday! 7y

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Sammidnightsun

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I really like these books and love the narrator

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Sammidnightsun

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Yay

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dsfisher

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Some of my #favoriteleadingladies are Veronica Speedwell, Mary Russell & Precious Ramotswe
#riotgrames
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MamaGina 💗 them All !!! 🤓 7y

TNbookworm I am a huge Mary Russell fan❤❤❤ 7y

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Lesliereads

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

“Mma Makutsi laughed. “You men,” she said. “Your time is up, I‘m afraid. All the big jobs are going to be done by women soon. You just watch out-the women are coming!” (page 123)😂 #1ladiesdetectiveagency

EvieBee Yes, ma‘am! I love how matriarchal African society is. 7y

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dsfisher

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These stories are so interesting and I find them good for my soul. I enjoy how Precious Ramotswe deals with the questions, mysteries and her employees with patience and kindness.

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dsfisher

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

This chapter title tickled me.

DGRachel I‘m seriously going to have to pick this series back up. 7y

Debiw781 😂😂 7y

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Jen2

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Lovely story! And great reading weather! Happy thanksgiving 🦃 all!!!

DocBrown Where you at? 7y

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ShariEstaLeando

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My West African Bush Dog and I love reading No. 1 Ladies‘ Detective Agency novels. Alexander McCall Smith writes of Africa from his heart. ❤️

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Rhondareads

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Love this series Precious Ramotswe💕💐

Libby1 I just read this last month. I love this series, too. 7y

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Libby1

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Another lovely addition to this most delightful series.

Kindness wins.

Always.

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Libby1

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Mma Ramotswe watches a lizard moving along the bark of a tree:

“Most of the time we did not notice such things because it was our own business that we were concerned with, and our hearts were not large enough for things that were so much smaller than we are.”

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Libby1

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Hello!

I‘ve missed you all the last few days.

I‘ve been plugging on with Barnaby Rudge but now I need a break.

Time for some coffee with Mma Ramotswe.

kspenmoll 😃 7y

Tamra If I could have lunch with any fictional character, it would be Ma Romotswe! ❤️ I think it would be relaxing, fascinating, and her food would be delicious! (edited) 7y

Jenni_Capps I love your mug!! 7y

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Libby1

The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (18) | Alexander McCall Smith

Look what I found at my local library! I think it was only published a couple of weeks ago.

#LitsyLovesLibraries

Laura317 Love Precious!! 7y

Libby1 So do I, @Laura317 . 💕 7y

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