Alexander McCall Smith

Story Calendar

Every month, a new piece of writing by Alexander will be posted here on this site making up a calendar of stories every year. Some will be short stories, some will be articles, and some will be sneak previews from books not yet released. Perfect to read with your morning coffee!

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Latest Stories

July 2020

A Story for July- London and Its Games

In recognition of this Olympic month here’s is a throw back to a piece written about the 2012 London Olympic Games.

June 2020

A Story for June: What happened during the Antipasti

This extract is the first chapter from ‘The Geometry of Holding Hands‘, the thirteenth novel in the Isabel Dalhousie/Sunday Philosophy Club series. The book is published in the UK later this month. US/Canadian publication follows in July.

May 2020

A Story for May: The Flying Psychotherapist

Another monthly treat from the master storyteller, this time set in the Australian Outback. 

April 2020

A Story for April: The Talented Mr Varg

An exclusive extract from the first chapter of The Talented Mr Varg, the second book in the Detective Varg series, publishing this month.

March 2020

A Story for March: Meeting Frank

In celebration of the new film adaption of Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’, Alexander presents an ‘Emma’ story.

February 2020

A Story for February: A Temporary Position

A heartwarming tale about returning to work and finding an unexpected bonus. This story first appeared several years ago in The Lady magazine. 

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