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The Good Husband of Zebra Drive
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive | Alexander McCall Smith
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Detective Precious Ramotswe has her hands full with her assistant's resignation, as well as a set of cases involving unexplained deaths at a nearby hospital, an allegedly cheating husband, and thievery at a local printing company.
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CSeydel
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Deblovestoread
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#BookReport #WeeklyForecast

I always forget how much I enjoy the #1 Ladies detective series as it can be months in between them. Back to working Saturdays so I‘m leaning into comfort reads at the moment with cozy mysteries, Hobbit reread and Last Garden in England for #LMPBC.

Cinfhen I was hoping to get to seven moons before TOB begins but I don‘t think it‘s gonna happen - 2y
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Mollyanna
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I love the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. It‘s like sitting down to a long meaningful conversation with an old friend. I want a Mma Ramotswe in my life. She is such a stabilizing force.

My second finish for #OutstandingOctober

Andrew65 A brilliant series 👏👏👏 3y
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SW-T
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Mma Ramotswe is a bit surprised when Mr JLB Matekoni asks to solve a case. Liked how we saw a bit more of the interior lives of Mr JLB Matekoni and Mma Makutsi, as well as the apprentice Charlie. Love how the relationships between characters are explored in this series, as well as the plots. Another good read.

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TheKidUpstairs ❤📚❤📚 4y
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Soubhiville
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Another lovely installment in The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.

There is some restlessness in the office, leading to some changes in staffing. Mr. JLB Matekoni tries his hand at being a detective. And everyone learns a bit about trust.

I love the way Smith portrays human emotions and tendencies, and his quiet wisdom. These books always bring me a sense of peace.

Leftcoastzen 👏🐶 5y
SW-T This is one series I love listening to. Narrator is wonderful and I always end up craving red tea 🙄😂 5y
Soubhiville @SW-T I love the narrator‘s voice too! That‘s how I first discovered these. When I read them I still hear the accents and voice in my head😊 5y
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Soubhiville
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It‘s bed time, and Sietje is sleeping already.
I love this series, and I can‘t wait to see the author speak at #TXBookFestival2019.
#TXBookFest (in Austin at the end of October)

Smrloomis Oooh I‘m very jealous! Please post pictures! 5y
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Factaddict73
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I am putting my thoughts here, speaking for the entire series: Each is wonderful! I have finished all the published volumes - and now just grab each new one as it comes out. I have read some and listened to others on Audible..... frankly, although I do enjoy the reading, the audibles add so very much that I now use it only. The narrator, and the pronunciation of words, adds SO much! I have a much more vivid image of each vignette.

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Sammidnightsun
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Loved it

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Sammidnightsun
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Onto the next one

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UglyOldBat
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Tamra 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 7y
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Lynnsoprano
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Hubby is clearly shooting for husband of the year. Even though he isn't 100% recovered from his crud, he is taking such good care of me. Picked up my meds, did the grocery shopping, and some cleaning. And now he's brought me ice tea and dark chocolate. No, I'm not trading with anybody 😊

Alfoster 👏👏👏👏❤! 8y
GlitteryOtters Awww, so sweet! Can we set up husband internships where we send our husbands off for a week to learn his ways?! Mine could use some intense instruction. 😂 8y
Maike Such a keeper! 8y
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Alfoster @GlitteryOtters Ha! First we'd have to get them to agree to go...hmmm...unless, we told them it was a football clinic!🏈 8y
Emory So sweet! 8y
GlitteryOtters @Alfoster no problem for me...I'd just tell my husband I was sending him to Florida to watch baseball spring training 😂😂 That is his favorite sport, it would be a good cover. 8y
Eyelit 💜💜💜 8y
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Mma Ramotswe kept me company for 3 hours while I cleaned & decorated! My house is so happy & sparkly now.

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Listening while I get out the Christmas ornaments and decorations!

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Libby1
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#booktober
#bestcharactername

No, I'm not talking about Precious or Mr. Polopetsi or even Clovis Anderson.

My nomination goes to the humble

Mr. JLB Matekoni

Mma Ramotswe's husband and the eponymous Good Husband of Zebra Drive.

Will we ever know what that JLB stands for?

Laura317 I just love reading how I'd imagine Precious and company speak. The cadence of their voices. Such a good series! 8y
Libby1 I agree, @Laura317 . The most recent book, Precious and Grace, is on its way to me now. Do you have any ideas about what the JLB stands for? I was trying to come up with some clever guesses. 🙃 8y
Laura317 I've no clue. Clever guesses? I'm not so clever. Everything I come up with sounds silly. Now if you want those, I've got a few. 😂 8y
Factaddict73 OH,MY DEARS! You absolutely MUST obtain the audible version of these stories; at least one of the books, please! I don‘t know if there are other versions recorded, but the Audible recording is absolutely incredible! You will immerse so deeply with Lisette Lecat that you will want to go through the entire series again with her lilting narration. She hails from South Africa, so the pronunciation is spot-on. I will NEVER simply read these again !! 6y
Libby1 That sounds wonderful, @Factaddict73 ! I MUST look for this. Thanks for the advice! 💕 6y
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Jen2
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I live this entire series. Any of these books are a great way to spend an afternoon.