Books written by Alexander McCall Smith
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Your Inner Hedgehog
At first this is a minor nuisance, but when Dr Schreiber-Ziegler attempts to remove twenty-one of the twenty-two copies of Professor Dr Dr von Igelfeld’s seminal work, the thousand-page Portuguese Irregular Verbs . . .
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The Man with the Silver Saab: A Detective Varg Novel (3)
Detective Ulf Varg is a man of refined tastes and quite familiar with the art scene in Malmö.
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Love in the Time of Bertie: 44 Scotland Street Series (15)
The latest installment in the delightful 44 Scotland Street series finds all our favorite residents up to their usual hilarious hijinks.
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My Italian Bulldozer: A Paul Stuart Novel (1)
A feast for the senses and a poignant meditation on the complexity of human relationships, My Italian Bulldozer is a charming and intensely satisfying love story for anyone who has ever dreamed of a fresh start.
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A Promise of Ankles: 44 Scotland Street (14)
The stories of this wonderfully vibrant cast may take unexpected turns, but the warmth and humor at Scotland's most recognizable address will ultimately affirm the joy life brings us all.
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Love Over Scotland
Teeming with McCall Smith’s wonderful wit and charming depictions of Edinburgh, Love Over Scotland is another beautiful ode to a city and its people that continue to fascinate this astounding author.
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Tears of the Giraffe
In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe—with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi—navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea.
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Precious and Grace: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (17)
In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe—with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi—navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea.
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44 Scotland Street
One of McCall Smith's particular talents is his ability to portray archetypes without resorting to stereotype or cliche. Thus we immediately recognise the Edinburgh chartered surveyor, stalwart of the Conservative...
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44 Scotland Street
Quand la jeune Pat pousse la porte du 44 Scotland Street, elle espère bien prendre un nouveau départ. Entre son colocataire, un beau gosse insupportable et terriblement séduisant, et son...
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Sunshine on Scotland Street: 44 Scotland Street Series (8)
From social media to the finer points of human behavior, this episode of Alexander McCall Smith's popular 44 Scotland Street series provides an entertaining commentary on a small corner of modern life in Edinburgh where, contrary to ...
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The Importance of Being Seven: The New 44 Scotland Street Novel
Funny, warm, and heartfelt as ever, The Importance of Being Seven offers fresh and wise insights into philosophy and fraternity among Edinburgh's most lovable residents.
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Espresso Tales: 44 Scotland Street Series (2)
Full of McCall Smith’s gentle humor and sympathy for his characters, Espresso Tales is also an affectionate portrait of a city and its people who, in the author’s own words, “make it one of the most vibrant and interesting places in ...
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The Unbearable Lightness of Scones: The New 44 Scotland Street Novel
With his customary deftness, Alexander McCall Smith once again brings us an absorbing and entertaining tale of some of Scotland's most quirky and beloved characters--all set in the beautiful, stoic city of Edinburgh.
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Espresso Tales
Full of McCall Smith’s gentle humor and sympathy for his characters, Espresso Tales is also an affectionate portrait of a city and its people who, in the author’s own words, “make it one of the most vibrant and interesting places in ...
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La's Orchestra Saves the World
La's Orchestra Saves the World is another delightful story celebrating friendship and the healing power of music, told with the warmth and charm we've come to love from this favourite storyteller.
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A Time of Love and Tartan: 44 Scotland Street Series (12)
The latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith's perennially popular and irresistibly charming 44 Scotland Street series.
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The Bertie Project
Bertie's respite from his overbearing mother, Irene, is over. She has returned from the middle-east, only to discover that her son has been exposed to the worst evils of cartoons,...
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The World According to Bertie: 44 Scotland Street Series (4)
Beautifully observed, cleverly detailed, The World According to Bertie is classic McCall Smith and a treat for his avid fans as well as his first time readers.
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Bertie Plays the Blues: 44 Scotland Street Series (7)
With his signature charm and gentle wit Alexander McCall Smith vividly portrays the lives of Edinburgh’s most unique and beloved characters.