News & Events - Alexander McCall Smith

News

Treasures of the Botswana Bush

Date Published: 20th March 2024

Photo journalist and documentary maker, Mats Ögren Wanger is travelling with Alexander on his visit back to Botswana, country of the author’s heart. He has sent back some stunning photographs from their time in the Bush. They capture the treasures of Botswana, home to Precious Ramotswe and The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. More photographs will […]

SOS Children’s Village have a treat in store for Alexander McCall Smith

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A Marimba band from the SOS Children’s Village entertained Alexander when he arrived. This short clip gives you a real flavour of Botswana and the fun he is having on this adventure. Video created by Mats Ögren Wanger, photo-journalist and documentary maker accompanying Alexander on his trip back to Botswana. ‘My wife and I first […]

Alexander McCall Smith in Botswana

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‘Sandy’ revisits home of Precious Ramotswe Alexander McCall Smith is back in Botswana for the first time since the pandemic halted his annual visits. He is delighted to be back. Book 25 in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series is on its way Every year, Alexander (or Sandy) […]

Events

Alexander McCall Smith at The Lit & Phil Library, Newcastle (UK)

Date: 8 May 2024

Venue: Lit & Phil Library, Newcastle

Time: 6.00pm

Join worldwide best-selling author, Alexander McCall Smith for an evening of sheer delight as he discusses his brand new novel series, The Perfect Passion Company. Join worldwide best-selling author, Alexander McCall Smith for an evening of sheer delight as he discusses his brand new novel series, The Perfect Passion Company. This new series has all the characteristic […]

Alexander McCall Smith in Middlesbrough with Crossing the Tees Book Festival (UK)

Date: 9 May 2024

Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt

Time: 6.30pm

In a special festival preview event join worldwide best-selling author, Alexander McCall Smith for an evening of sheer delight as he discusses his brand new novel series, The Perfect Passion Company. This new series has all the characteristic warmth, wit, and charm that we have come to expect from this master storyteller and follows the […]

Alexander McCall Smith at Boswell Book Festival, Dumfries (UK)

Date: 11 May 2024

Venue: Boswell Book Festival

Time: 8.00pm

Recently knighted for his services to literature, academia, and charity, Alexander is a national treasure. Poetry has always been integral to his identity. Writing in his charming book, What W. H. Auden Can Do for You, Alexander revealed the poet’s influence on his own life. Recently he has also published collections of his own poetry, I Think […]