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How to Raise an Elephant
How to Raise an Elephant: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (21) | Alexander McCall Smith
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Mma Ramotswe must balance family obligations with the growing needs of one of Charlie's pet projects in this latest installment in the cherished No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Precious Ramotswe loves her dependable old van. Yes, sometimes it takes a bit longer to get going now, and it has developed some quirks over the years, but it has always gotten the job done. This time, though, the world--and Charlie--may be asking too much of it, for when he borrows the beloved vehicle he returns it damaged. And, to make matters worse, the interior seems to have acquired an earthy smell that even Precious can't identify. But the olfactory issue is not the only mystery that needs solving. Mma Ramotswe is confronted by a distant relative, Blessing, who asks for help with an ailing cousin. The help requested is of a distinctly pecuniary nature, which makes both Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni and Mma Makutsi suspicious. And there is no peace at home, either, as the new neighbors are airing their marital grievances rather loudly. Still, Mma Ramotswe is confident that there are solutions to all of these difficulties, there to be discovered as long as she is led by kindness, grace, and logic, and can rely on the counsel of her friends and loved ones.
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Tamra
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As always, snorts & chuckles out loud to accompany Smith‘s astute observations about humanity. Reading the principle characters is like returning home to a warm hug, even with their sometimes annoying quirks.

Wit & wisdom, that‘s an apt description.

Not every book in the series has a 5 star plot, but devotees don‘t care. 😄

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I love how Smith has created the idiosyncratic characters of this beloved series.

“Sniff” 😂

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Kristin_Reads
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📖 7-20-22 || The No. 1 Ladies‘ Detective Agency | The books in this series are my favorite comfort reads. I‘ve been reading almost one per year since 1999 and at this point the characters feel like friends (esp. Mma Ramotswe)! Do you have a favorite comfort series??

Tamra Mine too! 💙 2y
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Bookwormjillk
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If you‘ve ever read any of these books you know what you‘re getting. Sometimes that‘s a good thing! I really enjoyed catching up with the staff if the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency today while doing chores. #ReadingAfrica

Librarybelle Good choice! 2y
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Amoon
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I feel sad saying that I found myself often skipping over long, descriptive paragraphs. I have probably read every book in this series and was disappointed because there wasn‘t a very interesting mystery in the book. I still loved being in the wonderful world of Mma Romatswe and the always funny Charlie and Mma Makutsi. These books always talk about the simple joys of life, but I‘ve liked his earlier books much more.