When traveling great distances, audio books are a great diversion, but "heavy" isn't the best genre. So...on-line check out of an e-book is a cheap, (free) easy download to my iPad followed by a simple connection to the car radio. It's been one "way to go" on the road this summer.
Alexander McCall Smith's, The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party fit the bill. This No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series title offered a diverse locale (Botswana) and a diverse dialect. Not having a clue as how to pronounce many Botswana names such as Tlokweng Rd., Mma Ramotswe & Mma Potokwane, audio has been my "chosen way to go" for all the books in this series.
Synopsis---An older Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s No. 1 Lady Detective, is hired by a fearful client who has had two of his cattle killed. She and secretary Grace Makutsi, (who loves shoes) both work to discover the "killer." Factor in Mma's love for her old white van and Grace's upcoming wedding to Phuti Radiphuti, (a good catch) with a dilemma facing Charlie, the "do nothing" apprentice of Mr J.L.B. Matekoni (Precious' hubby) and you get an idea of the diverse lifestyles of folks living in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana.
This title, #12 in the series, is not a riveting read. Actually, none of them are. Maybe that's the appeal for me. Not a page turner---but a wholesome story of a few ordinary people doing good things for others.
A comfortable read, made all the better by a great reader and believable characters.
This title, #12 in the series, is not a riveting read. Actually, none of them are. Maybe that's the appeal for me. Not a page turner---but a wholesome story of a few ordinary people doing good things for others.
A comfortable read, made all the better by a great reader and believable characters.
All that was needed was a cuppa of African red bush (Rooibos) to sip on our car trip.
