Books by Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific Scottish writer best known for his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, which follows the adventures of Precious Ramotswe in Botswana. His writing style is characterized by gentle humor, vivid descriptions of landscapes, and insightful observations on human nature. McCall Smith's works often explore themes of morality, ethics, and the complexities of human relationships. He has made significant contributions to the genre of contemporary fiction, particularly in the realm of cozy mysteries and feel-good novels. His most famous work, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, has been adapted into a successful television series and has garnered international acclaim for its charming characters and engaging storytelling.
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A Perfect Passion Company Novel (#2)
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2026
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The Perfect Passion Company Series (Book 2)
Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
Published:
2025
Trains and Lovers
'writing as warm as cocoa - exceedingly good' - The Times
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2025
The Perfect Passion Company
The Perfect Passion Company Series (Book 1)
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2024
The Private Life of Spies
'Spy-masterful storytelling' Sunday Post
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2024
The Perfect Passion Company
The Perfect Passion Company Series (Book 1)
Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
Published:
2024
The Private Life of Spies
'Spy-masterful storytelling' Sunday Post
Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
Published:
2023
Pianos and Flowers
Brief Encounters of the Romantic Kind
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2023
The Stellar Debut of Galactica MacFee
The New 44 Scotland Street Novel
Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
Published:
2023
Your Inner Hedgehog
A Professor Dr von Igelfeld Entertainment
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2022
Your Inner Hedgehog
A Professor Dr von Igelfeld Entertainment
Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
Published:
2021
The Department of Sensitive Crimes
A Detective Varg novel
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2020
Pianos and Flowers
Brief Encounters of the Romantic Kind
Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
Published:
2019
Who Built Scotland
Twenty-Five Journeys in Search of a Nation
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2018
Race to Kangaroo Cliff
A School Ship Tobermory Adventure (Book 3) : 3
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2018
Who Built Scotland
A History of the Nation in Twenty-Five Buildings
Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
Published:
2017
School Ship Tobermory
A School Ship Tobermory Adventure (Book 1)
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2017
A Work of Beauty
Alexander McCall Smith's Edinburgh
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2016
Precious and the Case of the Missing Lion
A New Case for Precious Ramotswe
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2014
Precious and the Mischief at Meerkat Brae
A Young Precious Ramotswe Case
Alexander McCall Smith
Hardcover
Published:
2013
Tea Time For The Traditionally Built
'Totally addictive' Daily Mail
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2012
The Baboons Who Went This Way And That
Folktales From Africa
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2006
In The Company Of Cheerful Ladies
The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2005
The Full Cupboard Of Life
The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2004
The Kalahari Typing School For Men
The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2004
Morality For Beautiful Girls
The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2003
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The multi-million copy bestselling series
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2003
Tears of the Giraffe
The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Alexander McCall Smith
Paperback
Published:
2003
