If you like the action in your books to be interpersonal, rather than just murder and mayhem, give "The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series a try (Alexander McCall Smith). I'd read the first four books before, then got to watch HBO's series by the same name, starring Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose. While slightly different than the linear narration of events in the books, the TV series was absolutely excellent and left me looking for a second season.
After watching the series, I reread the four books that I had and ordered five more (all except the newest one).
Order some Bush Tea (Rooibus - plain) from Select Teas. Sit back and enjoy the gentle stories of people and their lives in Botswana. Alexander McCall Smith writes from his personal knowledge of Botswana and the peoples of Africa. Most interesting is his ability to write from (what I call) a woman's perspective. The books are full of the small details that shade our lives. You get a feel for the vast Kalahari desert, life in a dry land, an appreciation for the old courtesies and way of life in a land foreign to many Americans. Part mystery, part travelogue, and part social observation, the books are truly enjoyable.
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