Espresso Tales by Alexander McCall Smith

This is the second book in the 44 Scotland Street series.  Since these books were originally written in serial format for a newspaper, it has very short chapters and occasionally feels slightly disjointed.  As usual for Smith, it is cleverly written and the characters pull you right in.  I enjoyed catching up with the character in the building, particularly 6-year-old Bertie and his pushy mum, since at the end of the book things are looking up for him!  Smith makes you envision Edinburgh and feel like an "insider" of the city.  It is a quick read and easily worth the time.