Alexander McCall Smith

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September 15th, 2026: The Big Cats Dance Party (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #27)

The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion (Isabel Dalhousie, #16) was the most recently released book by Alexander McCall Smith, on July 21st, 2026.

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Alexander McCall Smith Stats: The highest rated book by Alexander McCall Smith on Book Notification is The World According to Bertie, the 4th novel in the 44 Scotland Street series. The second-highest rated book is Love Over Scotland (44 Scotland Street #3).

The most read book by Alexander McCall Smith on Book Notification is The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, the first novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. The second most read book is Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #2).

Below is a complete list of Alexander McCall Smith books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Alexander McCall Smith is the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series.

List of 44 Scotland Street Books in Publication Order

Follows the quirky lives of neighbors in a Bohemian Edinburgh apartment building, blending humor, drama, and everyday moments.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
44 Scotland Street
2005
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2
8.4
Espresso Tales
2005
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3
9.4
Love Over Scotland
2006
Go
4
9.7
The World According to Bertie
2007
Go
5
8.8
The Unbearable Lightness Of Scones
2008
Go
6
9.3
The Importance of Being Seven
2010
Go
7
8.5
Bertie Plays the Blues
2011
Go
8
9
Sunshine on Scotland Street
2012
Go
9
9.3
Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers
2013
Go
10
8.8
The Revolving Door of Life
2015
Go
11
8.7
The Bertie Project
2017
Go
12
9
A Time of Love and Tartan
2017
Go
13
9.7
The Peppermint Tea Chronicles
2019
Go
14
10
A Promise of Ankles
2020
Go
15
9.3
Love in the Time of Bertie
2021
Go
16
9.5
The Enigma of Garlic
2023
Go
17
9.3
The Stellar Debut of Galactica Macfee
2024
Go
18
Bertie's Theory of Ice Cream
2025
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19
The Prime of Bertie Pollock
2026
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List of Akimbo Books in Publication Order (with LeUyen Pham)

A young boy's adventures in Africa, dealing with wild animals and helping with conservation efforts.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
Akimbo and the Lions
1992
Go
2
9
Akimbo and the Crocodile Man
1993
Go
3
9.5
Akimbo and the Elephants
2005
Go
4
9.5
Akimbo and the Snakes
2006
Go
5
8.5
Akimbo and the Baboons
2008
Go

List of The Big-Top Mysteries Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Big-Top Mysteries – The Case of the Vanishing Granny (With: Sam Usher)
2020
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List of Corduroy Mansions Books in Publication Order

Tells the amusing and heartwarming stories of the eclectic people living in a London apartment building in the Pimlico neighborhood.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Corduroy Mansions
2009
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2
9.4
The Dog Who Came in from the Cold
2009
Go
3
9.4
A Conspiracy of Friends
2010
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List of Detective Varg Books in Publication Order

Follows a Swedish detective solving quirky cases with humor and heart in a small, charming town.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Varg in Love
2013
Go
2
7.4
The Department of Sensitive Crimes
2019
Go
3
8.4
The Talented Mr. Varg
2020
Go
4
7.7
The Man with the Silver Saab
2021
Go
5
9.2
The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf
2023
Go

List of Detective Varg Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Short-stories featuring the Swedish detective.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
The Strange Case of the Moderate Extremists
2019
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List of Harriet Bean Books in Publication Order

A young girl solves mysteries with her eccentric aunts, combining fun adventures with light-hearted detective work.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
The Five Lost Aunts of Harriet Bean
1990
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2
7.7
Harriet Bean and the League of Cheats
1991
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3
8
The Cowgirl Aunt of Harriet Bean
1993
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List of Isabel Dalhousie Books in Publication Order

A kind-hearted philosopher in Edinburgh solves moral problems and mysteries in her everyday life.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
The Sunday Philosophy Club
2004
Go
2
7.5
Friends, Lovers, Chocolate
2005
Go
3
8.3
The Right Attitude to Rain
2006
Go
4
8.6
The Careful Use of Compliments
2007
Go
5
9.1
The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday / The Comfort Of Saturdays
2008
Go
6
9.3
The Lost Art of Gratitude
2009
Go
7
8.5
The Charming Quirks of Others
2010
Go
8
8.8
The Forgotten Affairs of Youth
2011
Go
9
8.6
The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds
2012
Go
10
9.1
The Novel Habits of Happiness
2015
Go
11
8.4
A Distant View of Everything
2017
Go
12
9.3
The Quiet Side of Passion
2018
Go
13
9
The Geometry of Holding Hands
2020
Go
14
8.8
The Sweet Remnants of Summer
2022
Go
15
9.5
The Conditions of Unconditional Love
2024
Go
16
7
The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion
2026
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List of Isabel Dalhousie Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Short-stories featuring the Edinburgh based philosopher.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Perils of Morning Coffee
2011
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2
9.5
At the Reunion Buffet
2015
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3
10
Sweet, Thoughtful Valentine
2016
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List of Max & Maddy Books in Publication Order

Young siblings solve mysteries and catch crooks, making it fun and easy for kids to read.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Max & Maddy and the Bursting Balloons Mystery
1997
Go
2
9
Max & Maddy and the Chocolate Money Mystery
1999
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List of Myths Books in Publication Order

Retells classic myths in a modern, easy-to-read style, making timeless stories accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
Dream Angus: The Celtic God of Dreams
2006
Go
2
The Fire Gospel ( By: Michel Faber)
2006
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List of No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Books in Publication Order

Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's first female detective, solves local mysteries with warmth and humor.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
1998
Go
2
7.9
Tears of the Giraffe
2000
Go
3
8
Morality for Beautiful Girls
2001
Go
4
7.7
The Kalahari Typing School for Men
2002
Go
5
7.7
The Full Cupboard of Life
2003
Go
6
7.9
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies
2004
Go
7
7.6
Blue Shoes and Happiness
2006
Go
8
8
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive
2007
Go
9
7.8
The Miracle at Speedy Motors
2008
Go
10
8
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built
2009
Go
11
8.3
The Double Comfort Safari Club
2010
Go
12
8.4
The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party
2010
Go
13
8.2
The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection
2012
Go
14
8.1
The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
2013
Go
15
8.2
The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café
2014
Go
16
8.6
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine
2015
Go
17
8.7
Precious and Grace
2016
Go
18
8.8
The House of Unexpected Sisters
2017
Go
19
7.8
The Colors of All the Cattle
2018
Go
20
8.5
To the Land of Long Lost Friends
2019
Go
21
7.8
How to Raise an Elephant
2020
Go
22
8.8
The Joy and Light Bus Company
2021
Go
23
8
A Song of Comfortable Chairs
2022
Go
24
8.5
From a Far and Lovely Country
2023
Go
25
7.7
The Great Hippopotamus Hotel
2024
Go
26
9
In the Time of Five Pumpkins
2025
Go
27
The Big Cats Dance Party
2026
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List of No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Collections in Publication Order

Collects stories from the world of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
The Cleverness of Ladies
2012
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List of Paul Stuart Books in Publication Order

Follows a kind, insightful food writer's adventures and personal growth in Italy. Simple but heartwarming tales.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
My Italian Bulldozer
2017
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2
8.4
The Second-Worst Restaurant in France
2019
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List of The Perfect Passion Company Books in Publication Order

Katie Donald runs a matchmaking business in Edinburgh, helping lovelorn clients find love with a personal touch.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.5
Cook For Me
2023
Go
2
8.3
A Laborer in the Vineyard of Love
2023
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3
8.3
The Perfect Passion Company
2024
Go
4
8
Looking for You
2025
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List of Precious Ramotswe's Very First Cases Books in Publication Order

Tells the early stories of Precious Ramotswe, a young girl solving simple mysteries in Botswana

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
The Great Cake Mystery
2009
Go
2
8.7
Precious and the Monkeys
2010
Go
3
9
Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill
2012
Go
4
8.5
Precious and the Mystery of the Missing Lion
2013
Go
5
9.5
Precious and the Zebra Necklace
2015
Go

List of Professor Dr. Von Igelfeld Books in Publication Order

Follows a quirky German academic's humorous adventures and mishaps in his quest for prestige.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Portuguese Irregular Verbs
2003
Go
2
7.8
The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs
2003
Go
3
8.3
At the Villa of Reduced Circumstances
2003
Go
4
8.5
Unusual Uses for Olive Oil
2011
Go
5
8
Your Inner Hedgehog
2021
Go
6
The Lost Language of Oysters
2026
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List of The School Ship Tobermory Books in Publication Order

Features kids attending school on a ship, learning and solving mysteries as they sail around the world.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
School Ship Tobermory
2015
Go
2
9.5
The Sands of Shark Island
2016
Go
3
9.5
The Race to Kangaroo Cliff
2019
Go
4
The Secret of the Dark Waterfall (With: Iain Mcintosh)
2019
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List of Young Corgi Books in Publication Order

A collection of children's books full of fun, adventure, and lessons, featuring young characters and their exciting lives.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Alix and the Tigers
1988
Go
2
Suzy Magician
1990
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3
The Tin Dog
1990
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List of Children's Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top children's books are The Bubblegum Tree, The Spaghetti Tangle, and Teacher Trouble.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
White Hippo
1980
Go
2
10
Film Boy
1988
Go
3
9
The Joke Machine
1990
Go
4
Marzipan Max
1991
Go
5
The Girl Who Changed the Weather
1991
Go
6
8
Calculator Annie
1992
Go
7
Springy Jane
1992
Go
8
Who Invented Peanut Butter?
1993
Go
9
My Chameleon Uncle
1993
Go
10
9
The Doughnut Ring
1994
Go
11
The Princess Trick
1994
Go
12
Paddy and the Ratcatcher
1994
Go
13
10
The Banana Machine
1994
Go
14
10
Billy Rubbish
1995
Go
15
9
The Bubblegum Tree
1996
Go
16
The Watermelon Boys
1996
Go
17
8
The Popcorn Pirates
1999
Go
18
9
Monkey Boy
2000
Go
19
9
Teacher Trouble
2000
Go
20
10
The Spaghetti Tangle
2005
Go
21
The Muscle Machine
2006
Go
22
Boing Boing
2016
Go
23
8
Hari & His Electric Feet
2017
Go
24
10
Max Champion and the Great Race Car Robbery
2018
Go
25
10
Freddie Mole
2018
Go
26
9
The Great Clown Conundrum
2019
Go
27
8
Noah Wild and the Floating Zoo
2020
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are La's Orchestra Saves the World, The Good Pilot, Peter Woodhouse, and The Forever Girl.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Uncle Gangster
1989
Go
2
8.8
La's Orchestra Saves the World
2008
Go
3
9
Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party
2014
Go
4
8.3
The Forever Girl
2014
Go
5
8.7
The Good Pilot, Peter Woodhouse
2017
Go
6
8
The Pavilion in the Clouds
2022
Go
7
9
The Winds from Further West
2024
Go
8
The Private Side of Friendship
2026
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Good Dog Lion (With: David Dean)
2014
Go
2
10
Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer (With: Kate Hindley)
2017
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List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short story collections are Trains and Lovers, The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa, and Chance Developments.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Children of Wax: African Folk Tales
1989
Go
2
8.5
Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations
1995
Go
3
"Trouble at the North Pole" and Other Stories
1996
Go
4
8
The Perfect Hamburger and Other Delicious Stories
2001
Go
5
7.3
The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa
2004
Go
6
9
The Baboons Who Went This Way and That: Folktales from Africa
2006
Go
7
The Book That Changed My Life
2006
Go
8
9.5
Trains and Lovers
2012
Go
9
7.5
Chance Developments
2016
Go
10
8
Pianos and Flowers
2019
Go
11
Marvellous Mix-ups
2020
Go
12
7
In a Time of Distance and Other Poems
2020
Go
13
10
Tiny Tales: Stories of Romance, Ambition, Kindness, and Happiness
2021
Go
14
8
The Private Life of Spies and the Exquisite Art of Getting Even
2023
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
A Work of Beauty: Alexander McCall Smith's Edinburgh
2014
Go

List of Austen Project Books in Publication Order

Various authors reimagine the classic novels of Jane Austen.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Sense & Sensibility ( By: Joanna Trollope)
2013
Go
2
5.5
Northanger Abbey ( By: Val McDermid)
2014
Go
3
7
Emma
2014
Go
4
7.2
Eligible (By: Curtis Sittenfeld)
2016
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List of Mysterious Profiles Books in Publication Order

The Mysterious Profiles series offers brief biographies of iconic mystery writers, providing insights into their lives, works, and the creation of their most famous characters.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Rambo (By: David Morrell)
2022
2
8.7
Elvis Cole and Joe Pike (By: Robert Crais)
2022
Go
3
9
Jack Taylor (By: Ken Bruen)
2022
Go
4
7.7
Jack Reacher (By: Lee Child)
2022
Go
5
9
Charlie Parker (By: John Connolly)
2022
Go
6
8
Hieronymus Bosch (By: Michael Connelly)
2022
Go
7
8
Lincoln Rhyme (By: Jeffery Deaver)
2022
Go
8
9.5
Alex Delaware (By: Jonathan Kellerman)
2022
Go
9
Tess Monaghan (By: Laura Lippman)
2022
Go
10
8
Charlie Resnick (By: John Harvey)
2022
Go
11
Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus (By: Faye Kellerman)
2022
Go
12
9.5
Inspector Morse (By: Colin Dexter)
2022
Go
13
8
Dismas Hardy (By: John Lescroart)
2022
Go
14
9
Bob Lee Swagger (By: Stephen Hunter)
2022
Go
15
9.8
Aloysius X. L. Pendergast (By: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child)
2022
Go
16
8
Lou Boldt (By: Ridley Pearson)
2022
Go
17
9
Spenser (By: Robert B. Parker)
2022
Go
18
10
Charlotte and Thomas Pitt (By: Anne Perry)
2022
Go
19
9
John Rebus (By: Ian Rankin)
2022
Go
20
10
Mallory (By: Carol O'Connell)
2022
Go
21
9
Jane Whitefield (By: Thomas Perry)
2022
Go
22
6.7
Ian Rutledge ( By: Charles Todd)
2022
Go
23
9
Amos Walker (By: Loren D. Estleman)
2022
Go
24
9.7
Precious Ramotswe
2022
Go
25
8.2
Maisie Dobbs (By: Jacqueline Winspear)
2022
Go
26
8.5
The Lincoln Lawyer (By: Michael Connelly)
2022
Go
27
Condor ( By: James Grady)
2023
Go
28
Ben Kincaid ( By: William Bernhardt)
2023
Go
29
10
Repairman Jack (By: F. Paul Wilson)
2023
Go
30
7
Joe Pickett (By: C.J. Box)
2024
Go
31
Peter Diamond (By: Peter Lovesey)
2024
Go
32
Nathan Heller (By: Max Allan Collins)
2024
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33
8.3
Orphan X (By: Gregg Hurwitz)
2025
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List of Writers on Writers Books in Publication Order

Authors share insights and stories about other famous writers, offering personal views and reflections.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Notes on Sontag (By: Phillip Lopate)
2009
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2
On Whitman (By: C.K. Williams)
2010
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3
7
On Conan Doyle (By: Michael Dirda)
2011
Go
4
8
What W. H. Auden Can Do for You
2013
Go
5
On Elizabeth Bishop (By: Colm Tóibín)
2015
Go
6
On Empson (By: Michael Wood)
2017
Go
7
On Henry Miller: Or, How to Be an Anarchist (By: John Burnside)
2018
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8
On Seamus Heaney (By: Roy Foster)
2020
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List of Alexander McCall Smith Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
A Treasury of Five-Minute Stories
2000
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2
One City
2005
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3
A New Omnibus of Crime
2005
Go
4
The Sunday Night Book Club
2006
Go
5
The Best British Mysteries IV
2007
Go
6
Midsummer Nights
2009
Go
7
Ox-Tales
2009
Go
8
Crimespotting
2009
Go
9
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 7
2010
Go
10
Imagined Lives
2010
Go
11
8.3
No Rest for the Dead
2011
Go
12
The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
2011
Go
13
What You Wish For
2011
Go
14
Better Than Fiction: True Travel Tales From Great Fiction Writers
2012
Go
15
How Rude! Modern Manners Defined
2012
Go
16
OxCrimes: 27 Killer Stories from the Cream of Crimewriters
2014
Go
17
The Lonely Planet Travel Anthology
2016
Go
18
The People's City: One City Trust
2022
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Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith (Rodney Alexander Alasdair McCall Smith ) was born on August 24th, 1948 and is currently 78 years old. Alexander McCall Smith was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. McCall Smith attended The University of Edinburgh where he received a Bachelor of Law and Ph.D.

Alexander McCall Smith is known for writing in the Mystery and Cozy Mystery genres.

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of 27 Children's Books. The first children's book Alexander wrote was White Hippo, in 1980. The most recently released Children’s book Alexander published was Noah Wild and the Floating Zoo which was released in 2020. There are no upcoming children's books.

Alexander McCall Smith has also written the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series which has 27 books including The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and Tears of the Giraffe.

Alexander McCall Smith was inducted into the Nielsen Bestseller Awards' 21st Century Platinum Hall of Fame.

Alexander McCall Smith: Awards & Accolades

Alexander McCall Smith has won multiple awards including: The British Book Awards UK Author of the Year, in 2004 and the Crime Writer's Association Award Dagger in the Library Award, in 2004. Alexander McCall Smith was also nominated for the Crime Thriller Awards, ITV3 Writer's Award for Favourite Crime Genre Author, in 2009.

McCall Smith's books have also won multiple awards, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency won the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards, The Martin Beck Award, in 2004. The Full Cupboard of Life won the Audie Award, Best Female Narrator, in 2005.

The following novels by Alexander McCall Smith were also nominated for these awards:

  • Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations: Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections (2005).
  • The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa: Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections (2006).
  • Blue Shoes and Happiness: Theakston's Old Peculier, Crime Novel of the Year (2008).
  • The Miracle at Speedy Motors: CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2009).
  • Tea Time for the Traditionally Built: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2009).
  • No Rest for the Dead: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Anthology (2011).
  • The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party: CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2012).
  • The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2012).

Alexander McCall Smith: Lists & Other Mentions

Related Authors

Fans of Alexander McCall Smith also enjoy these authors:

  1. Ellery Adams, author of the Secret, Book & Scone Society Series.
  2. Susan Wittig Albert, author of the China Bayles Series.
  3. Ellie Alexander, author of the Bakeshop Mysteries Series.
  4. Amanda Flower, author of the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries Series.
  5. Eva Gates, author of the Lighthouse Library Mystery Series.
  6. Dianne Freeman, author of the Countess of Harleigh Mystery Series.
  7. Sofie Ryan, author of the Second Chance Cat Mystery Series.
  8. M.C. Beaton, author of the Agatha Raisin Series.
  9. Alan Bradley, author of the Flavia de Luce Series.
  10. Kate Carlisle, author of the Bibliophile Mystery Series.

Alexander McCall Smith: F.A.Q

When was Alexander McCall Smith Born? How old is Alexander McCall Smith?

Alexander McCall Smith was born on August 24th, 1948. Alexander McCall Smith is currently 78 years old.

Where was Alexander McCall Smith Born?

Alexander McCall Smith was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and is British, Zimbabwean.

What awards has Alexander McCall Smith won?

Alexander McCall Smith has won the following awards: UK Author of the Year at the British Book Awards (2004) and the Dagger in the Library Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2004).

What book awards has Alexander McCall Smith won?

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards: The Martin Beck Award (2004).
The Full Cupboard of Life: Audie Award: Best Female Narrator (2005).

What was the first book Alexander McCall Smith wrote?

The first book written by Alexander McCall Smith was White Hippo, published in 1980.

What was the most recent book Alexander McCall Smith wrote?

His most recently released work was The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion on July 21st, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Alexander McCall Smith?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Alexander McCall Smith book is The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (7.61)
  2. Tears of the Giraffe (7.94)
  3. Morality for Beautiful Girls (8.00)
  4. The Kalahari Typing School for Men (7.73)
  5. The Full Cupboard of Life (7.72)

What genres does Alexander McCall Smith Write?

Alexander McCall Smith primarily writes in the Cozy Mystery and Mystery genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Amateur Sleuth Mystery, Small Town Mystery, and Amateur Sleuth Cozy Mystery.

Are there upcoming new books by Alexander McCall Smith?

Alexander McCall Smith has a new book coming out on September 15th, 2026 called The Big Cats Dance Party.

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How many books has Alexander McCall Smith written?

Alexander McCall Smith has written 166 books across 29 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 19 books in the 44 Scotland Street Series
  • 5 books in the Akimbo Series
  • 1 book in The Big-Top Mysteries Series
  • 3 books in the Corduroy Mansions Series
  • 5 books in the Detective Varg Series
  • 1 Detective Varg Short Stories/Novella
  • 3 books in the Harriet Bean Series
  • 16 books in the Isabel Dalhousie Series
  • 3 Isabel Dalhousie Short Stories/Novellas
  • 2 books in the Max & Maddy Series
  • 1 book in the Myths Series
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