The Joy And Light Bus Company

Alexander Mccall Smith, Little, Brown, £18.99

The 22nd book in The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Series is a ray of sunshine in our dark pandemic days.

Brimming with human kindness, empathy, joy and understanding, it’s the perfect balm for a troubled mind.

This time, we find Mma Ramotswe faced with her husband’s risky new business opportunity, which, if it fails will cost them everything. Addictive.