Espresso Tales

a great view of characters in Edinburgh and humor abounds!

Another truer-than-life story by one of the masters of Scottish fiction.

Once again, McCall Smith takes us to visit with the 44 Scotland Street neighborhood. Another fun book

2nd in the 44 Scotland series. Another good book where very little happens but you keep reading and want to learn more about the characters.

Another great book in the series and love that Bertie starts to break free!

I love the 44 Scotland Street series, and this (the 2nd one) is perhaps the most heart-warming one of them I have read (I only have the first 3 books so far). The chapters centred around Ramsey and Betty Dumbarton seem to be filler, having little relevance to the rest of the plot, and I found them to be boring. However, the rest of the book is wonderful bedtime reading,...more

I love the 44 Scotland Street series, and this (the 2nd one) is perhaps the most heart-warming one of them I have read (I only have the first 3 books so far). The chapters centred around Ramsey and Betty Dumbarton seem to be filler, having little relevance to the rest of the plot, and I found them to be boring. However, the rest of the book is wonderful bedtime reading, especially Bertie's story. I am looking forward to reading the 4th book, which seems set to give Bertie a more central role. A funny, insightful and uplifting account of life in Edinburgh. I would recommend this series to anyone.   hide

Love the story of Bertie, his desperate but sad mother and the others in this ongoing story of life in Scotland street.

Great tales from Scotland. No matter where Alexander McCall Smith is, he personifies the beauty of a place through his characters.

The characters are just so delightful and one can relate to!