Join Alexander McCall Smith, self-professed serial novelist, and one of the world’s favourite storytellers as he explores the first book in a new series, The Perfect Passion Company, a delightful new novel featuring a dating agency based in Edinburgh’s historic New Town. Alexander will also be giving a sneak preview of the new novel in the […]

Alexander McCall Smith returns to unveil a new series and offer a welcome update on our favourite agency in Botswana. Meet Katie Donald, who finds herself running a dating company for Edinburgh’s lonely hearts. Told with wit and warmth, The Perfect Passion Company promises to delight while our reunion with Precious Ramotswe in The Great Hippopotamus Hotel is a […]

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the world’s longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. He joins us in Edinburgh this autumn for a celebration of his two latest offerings: the new No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel The Great Hippopotamus Hotel and the new standalone […]

BOOKMARK Book Festival brings Sir Alexander (Sandy) McCall Smith to Perth. This much loved writer will be joined by his friend and acclaimed journalist Magnus Linklater: their wide-ranging and captivating conversation will travel from Botswana to Edinburgh, alongside his rich and hugely engaging cast of characters including Mrs Ramotswe and Isabel Dalhousie. Sandy McCall Smith’s […]

Join worldwide best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith for an evening of sheer delight. Travel with the master storyteller to catch up with Mma Ramotswe in Botswana as he discusses his latest No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel, The Great Hippopotamus Hotel. Then allow Alexander to transport you to the west coast of Scotland, the setting for his new stand alone novel, The Winds […]

Join worldwide best-selling author Sir Alexander McCall Smith for an evening of sheer delight. Travel with the master storyteller to catch up with Mma Ramotswe in Botswana as he discusses his latest No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel, The Great Hippopotamus Hotel. Then allow Alexander to transport you to the west coast of Scotland, the setting […]

Spend a delightful evening with worldwide best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith as he discusses his latest works in conversation with The Very Rev’d Jonathan Greener, Dean of Exeter. Travel with the master storyteller to catch up with Mma Ramotswe in Botswana as he discusses his latest No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel, The Great Hippopotamus Hotel. […]

We are delighted to welcome Alexander McCall Smith to Bath this autumn for a celebration of his two latest books: the new No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel The Great Hippopotamus Hotel and the new standalone novel The Winds From Further West. Alexander is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including […]

Alexander McCall Smith travels to New Hampshire for the US launch event and celebration of his latest novel and #25 in the new No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, The Great Hippopotamus Hotel.  Tickets and details here: https://www.ccanh.com/show/24000108 

Alexander McCall Smith joins us in New York for a celebration of his latest offering: the new No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel The Great Hippopotamus Hotel. And, of course, to talk about the small, important things in life. Tickets and information: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/author-events/  

The American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries of Scotland are hosting Alexander McCall Smith for a free and open to the public event at the Grolier Club in Manhattan. He will discuss his new book, The Great Hippopotamus Hotel.   Tickets (free) and information: https://www.grolierclub.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=384845&ssid=322466&vnf=1

Alexander McCall Smith visits Iowa for a talk on his new No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel, The Great Hippopotamus Hotel and all his other novels. A must-see event for fans of the 44 Scotland Street and Isabel Dalhousie series. Tickets and information: https://artscenter.iwcc.edu/ and https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/