Sir Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific, uplifting and best-loved authors. He became a household name with the publication of the highly successful No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and writes stand-alone novels, short stories, best-selling poetry, and children’s books as well as libretti, stage and screen scripts. His ‘44 Scotland Street’ […]

It is a true pleasure to welcome the brilliant Alexander McCall Smith back to our store this Autumn for another evening of humour and storytelling – always a joy and balm for the soul! We will be celebrating some joyous new titles from his beloved series: Bertie’s Theory of Ice Cream continues the 44 Scotland Street novels, In the […]

As the author of over one hundred books, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world’s longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street Alexander McCall Smith is one of the most celebrated and bestselling authors of the last 30 years, having  sold over 30 million books around the […]

Bridport Literary Festival is thrilled to welcome worldwide best-selling author, Alexander McCall Smith, who will be joining us again for a special event in anticipation of this year’s BridLit Festival.  He will be in conversation with much loved author Nikki May, in an event which promises to be an evening of sheer delight. The master storyteller […]

Join worldwide best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith for an afternoon of sheer delight! The master storyteller will entertain you with tales from the latest 44 Scotland Street novel, Bertie’s Theory of Ice Cream, and discuss In the Time of Five Pumpkins, the new novel in the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. An event not to be […]

Join worldwide best-selling author, Alexander McCall Smith, in conversation with University of Southampton’s Associate Professor and novelist Carole Burns, for a tour de force through a landscape of literary delights. Alexander’s stories range from Edinburgh’s New Town, with tales from 44 Scotland Street, to the offices of The Perfect Passion Company. They arrive in Germany where the […]

Join us for a special afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of Chichester Cathedral as we welcome Sir Alexander McCall Smith for an In Conversation event with the Dean of Chichester, The Very Reverend Dr Edward Dowler. Best known for The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, his writing is celebrated for its warmth, wit, and gentle wisdom. With more […]

Join worldwide best-selling author, Sir Alexander McCall Smith for an evening of sheer delight. The master storyteller will entertain you with tales from the latest 44 Scotland Street novel, Bertie’s Theory of Ice Cream, and discuss In the Time of Five Pumpkins, the new novel in the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, plus introduce you to his new stand-alone novel, The Private […]

Join one of the world’s favourite storytellers for an event full of wit and warmth. Renowned for his gentle humanity and sense of humour, Alexander McCall Smith’s writing has won the hearts of millions.   Alexander returns to Wimbledon to take us through his inspirations, share stories of his research into the worlds of his fictions, and offer a […]

Join Alexander McCall Smith for an evening of sheer delight in Mallaig!   Tickets and info: https://www.a-write-highland-hoolie.com/programme-2025

We are delighted to be joined by the brilliant, and perennially prolific, Alexander McCall Smith to celebrate three new novels: In The Time of Five Pumpkins, Bertie’s Theory of Ice Cream, and The Private Side of Friendship. Alexander is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies’ Detective […]