The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith, 227 pages

Fans around the world adore the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective. In this delightful series, Mma Ramotswe--with help from her loyal co-director, Mma Makutsi--navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea.