Does Anyone Here Read Alexander McCall Smith?

[bijanc]

First learned of his work from my mom, and more recently, from a travel writing colleague. Have yet to read him- is anyone here a fan?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... nt/?query=

http://www.theroot.com/views/no-1-new-hbo-series

http://www.theroot.com/views/clues-smit ... ive-agency

If you read him, I'd be interested in knowing what it is about the work you enjoy?

[eldrick]

well,

they're showing ladies detective agency on tv on bbc ( 3rd episode after film last year ) & it is twee & patronising - certainly no part of africa i'm familiar with

i certainly won't be reading his books...

[mump boy]

the books are brilliant i've read them all they are hilarious and MUCH better than the tv show but they are wearing a little thin now.

his other books set in scotland are equally funny and there is a brilliant one about a german proffesors

he is one of my favourite writers right now