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In this Isabel Dalhousie original short story, available exclusively in electronic format, our intrepid heroine - accused by a distraught wife o... read full description

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Dec 22, 2011
Donna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The price being irresistible, I downloaded two little stories by two of my favorite book authors onto my Kindle. (These stories and/or others are, of course, available for other types of e-readers, as well.) This is something new: short stories or novellas featuring characters familiar from series of novels.

The Perils of Morning Coffee, by Alexander McCall Smith, featured an installment in the life of Isabel Dalhousie that I would hate to have missed. It was as deeply interesting and s More...
Nov 25, 2011
Mark rated it: 4 of 5 stars
An Isabel Dalhousie novella that'll take you an hour or so to read. Vintage Alexander McCall Smith, Isabel is accused of having an affair with a married man, at which she takes great umbrage, but ferrets out the truth in the end and, in the process, thinks about things a little too much. If you like this series, this one will not disappoint.

Post Script:

How does McCall Smith churn out such good books so quickly and regularly. He publishes at least one per quarter. Here we More...
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Dec 22, 2011
Ed rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Having read the first five books in the Sunday Philosophy Club/Isabel Dalhousie series, I thought I'd squeeze in this e-book exclusive novella to get a few more quick pages read before the end of 2011. Technically, I guess this would be considered Book 7.5 in the series, but no worries of any ongoing plot spoilers as long as you are past Book 4 (The Careful Use of Compliments) when Isabel's personal/home life took a dramatic turn.

As with the rest of the series, this was a perfectly More...
Nov 08, 2011
Marianne rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The Perils of Morning Coffee is an Isabel Dalhousie short story by Alexander McCall Smith, offered in electronic book format. Isabel accepts an invitation from a fellow philosopher to meet for coffee, but is subsequently accused by the man’s wife of having an affair with him. As usual, Jamie urges caution, but Isabel is indignant about her innocence and cannot resist investigating further. And again, as usual, Isabel gets the wrong end of the stick, although this time, her misunderstanding is qu More...
Oct 22, 2011
Kerry rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I did enjoy this story, I liked the twist at the end that I didn't predict too. It's a very short one, and actually the last third is the start of one of the full novels which I don't mind but would like to have known as it makes the story appear t be longer than it is. I do like the way that AMS always embraces new technology though, good on him again for a "novel" idea!
Dec 07, 2011
Shannon rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Hmmm - these short stories for ebooks are interesting. I like Michael Connolly's approach of giving me at least three stories. I do like McCall Smith's books - mostly the No. 1 series - I'm getting a bit fatigued by Ms. Dalhousie and her 'thinking' and 'philosophizing' (is that a word?) about everything. I did however learn a new work - Hagiography . . . so that was worth it!
Jan 31, 2012
Kate rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I've read a couple of the Isabel Dalhousie series, and generally enjoy them. The key to enjoying them, however, is to just relax and not expect anything to really happen. I suppose that's to be expected -- she's a doctor of philosophy.

Dec 19, 2011
Jean rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A very fun and likable read! As I have said previously, McCall Smith can not write Isabel Dalhousie books fast enough for me. She and her family are such lovely characters.
Dec 05, 2011
Jenny rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Adorable. I must disclose: I am a huge Isabel Dalhousie fan. There's hardly a mystery & rarely a murder, yet these cozies never fail to entertain. It's a nice twist to have the story telling shine through.
Nov 07, 2011
Dorothy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
What a delicious little treat to tide me over until "Forgotten Affairs of Youth" next month! Even Isabel can make a mistake in judgement. And I made the same assumptions she did and very much enjoyed being corrected in the end!
Dec 18, 2011
Jo rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A nice little treat from the world of Isabel, Jamie & Charlie. Loved Jamie's advice & Isabel's navigation through this latest peril.
Jan 21, 2012
Ngdecker rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this as I have others in the same series, and am only sorry it was so short.
Jan 21, 2012
Bev rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Another charming tale by Alexander McCall Smith, in his Isabel Dalhousie series. Loved every word.
Dec 27, 2011
Denise rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I love all these books...great characters and very entertaining!
Dec 24, 2011
Nicole rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Very cute short story. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Dec 06, 2011
Emily rated it: 4 of 5 stars
ONLY four stars because it's a short story: I always want more Isabel! :)
Feb 12, 2012
Michelle rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Short story, sweet but a little PC. More Isabel but not the best.
Oct 27, 2011
dancingdeer rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful teaser of a story! Bring on the next in the installment!
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Nov 13, 2011
Sara rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I always enjoy Alexander McCall Smith's stories, especially the Isabel Dalhousie novels. This short story was an entertaining snippet of Isabel's daily endeavors. I think of enjoy more short stories like this.
Oct 29, 2011
Carol rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I love a dose of Isabel every so often!
Jan 05, 2012
Darla rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Quintessentially Isabel. Basically a short story with a PC twist. Liked it nonetheless. I love these characters.
Dec 08, 2011
Erin rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A nice Isabel short story. I just love reading about all the goings on in Isabel's world so any new book is a welcome addition.
Nov 06, 2011
Alison rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Meh
Jan 29, 2012
Roxanne rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A lesson in the dangers of business lunches....(and insecure wives)
Feb 22, 2012
Luisa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 21, 2012
Patty rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 18, 2012
Rebecca rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 16, 2012
Violet rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 15, 2012
Richard marked it as to-read
Feb 13, 2012
Caryl marked it as to-read