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Reading/Books

"The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" book series

	No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Review this Book		Tears of the giraffe Review this Book
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	The full cupboard of life Review this Book		In the company of cheerful ladies Review this Book
	Blue shoes and happiness Review this Book		The good husband of Zebra Drive Review this Book

The Miracle at speedy motors Review this Book

In April 2008, “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” book is scheduled to come to life in a TV movie on BBC television.