Book Review: Tiny Tales by Alexander McCall Smith

Tiny Tales

by Alexander McCall-Smith (Large Type McCall Smith)

 

Tiny Tales is like a dessert cart of incredible delicacies.

 

Each little story is worthy of savoring. My favorite group of stories is about “Pope Ron”, an average good guy who grows up to be Pope, and how he takes some time out from “Pope-ing” to enjoy life as a regular guy once again and how the people around him, who knew him from childhood, are both reverent of his status and familiar with him as folks who “knew-you-when” can be.

 

Dividing the groups of stories are little “Amuse-bouches”: Short illustrated cartoon stories which are light hearted and fun.

 

I think anyone who would like a break from real serious stories, and a moment of kindness and humor would enjoy these stories.

[ official Tiny Tales page on the official Alexander McCall Smith web site ]

 

Recommended by Carrie K.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Services

 

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DVD Review: Botswana - In the Footsteps of the Noo. 1 Ladies' Detective with Alexander McCall Smith

Botswana: In the Footsteps of the No 1 Ladies Detective with Alexander McCall Smith

by Mats Ogren (DVD 916.833 Bot)

 

This DVD invites you to take a tour of Botswana with Alexander McCall Smith. I have enjoyed reading these books with their traditionally built and incredibly kind and wise heroine as she helps her clients solve their moral dilemmas in a gently humorous fashion. Watching this DVD gives one the opportunity to meet some of the real people behind the characters of the book, including Mma Romatswe herself as well as the director of the orphanage and the head of the wildlife preserve. You’ll learn some history of Botswana and see scenes from the Diamond industry, and a discussion of the Tourism Industry and conversations with Botswana Bushman. You will also learn about some traditional Botswana Values and see the country and learn about life the Bush. This video was produced about the same time that production began on the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency TV series based Mma Ramotswe and her loyal helper Grace Makutsi, back when McCall Smith was writing book 9 The Miracle at Speedy Motors (2008). Even though the production is a little dated, it’s still an interesting show to watch for anyone who is interested in Botswana, the No. 1 Detective Ladies Series, or an inside glimpse into the author’s process. Get your cup of tea ready, and sit down for a pleasant hour!

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try The No. 1 ladies’ detective agency [the complete first season], or the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency novels by Alexander McCall Smith.]

[ official Alexander McCall Smith web site ]

 

Recommended by Carrie K.
Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Services

 

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