The Book: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith. 256 pages.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is the first novel in what became a series of novels, by Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith, first published in 1998. The novel introduces Precious Ramotswe, who begins the first detective agency in Botswana. The novel was first published in Scotland, and gradually became a worldwide phenomenon, and the basis for a BBC/HBO TV comedy series.
Los Angeles Times: "Smart and sassy...Precious’ progress is charted in passages that have the power to amuse or shock or touch the heart, sometimes all at once."
To prepare for this book club meeting, you can read (or listen to) the novel. OR watch the pilot episode of the BBC/HBO TV series (which first aired 23 March 2008). Or do both. Right before the book club meeting, we will schedule a watch party you can attend, if you want to watch the pilot episode with the group.
What to Bring? You do not need to bring anything. Simply read the book, OR listen to the audio book before attending the meeting. It can be useful if you bring your physical or digital copy of the book.
Who? This is a fun book club event that men and women from the neighborhood potluck list are invited to, along with everybody else who is interested.
Fun Book Club: This will be the 15th meeting of this new book club. We had so much fun at the all of the meetings so far, with wonderful, fascinating discussions with great neighbors and new friends. If you like books or interesting discussions... or simply want to have fun meeting new people, I highly recommend RSVP-ing for this event.
You should be able to check out a physical or digital copy of this book from Tempe-area public libraries. An audio book is also available.