A Song of Comfortable Chairs (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency)

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It caught her eye from the side—a small name-plate, of engraved brass, mounted upon a wooden base, reading Mma Grace Makutsi . Parking the van in its accustomed place under an acacia tree, Mma Ramotswe walked past the entrance to the garage.

Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi happen to meet Mma Makutsi's old friend Patience, who came to Gaborone from Bobonong. There would be time for several tea breaks, of course, and in this way they could expect to spend a pleasant and not unduly stressful day in the office.Reading a book with wonderful characters who are able to resolve problems provides an enjoyable escape from reality, where everyone may not be so wonderful and things don’t always work out. While Phuti Radiphuti is particular about quality and comfort, the new competitor is intent on sales and profits. There's a charming kind of wit peeping through in various scenes and a general sense that almost everyone means well.

This entire series is character-driven with an emphasis on problem solving rather than intense detective work.AMS's books are great, but the voices and inflections she uses for each character make them who they are.