Publishers across the world are gearing up for the new publishing year. Here is a preview of what’s new from Alexander month by month so that you can mark titles to look forward to in your reading list for the year… February Bertie’s back! Last year’s new hardback novel in the 44 Scotland Street series, The […]

Alexander has written an article for the Belmond Travel magazine about his latest trip to Botswana, a country which he loves and home to Precious Ramotswe and The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. You can read the article here and you still have time to book onto his next safari with Belmond, later this year. The […]

Belmond Safaris are once again offering an exclusive experience, a 6 night stay at the Belmond Botswana Lodges, Africa with Alexander McCall Smith. They are offering guests the chance to share in his memories and personal experiences of his beloved Botswana, as he regales tails around the fire and over sundowner drinks while enjoying a wide […]

In a week long celebration of Christmas, Alexander offers readers and listeners a Christmas treat to cherish. Christmas at the BBC Alexander has written five original Christmas short stories for the BBC, to be broadcast from 19-23 December, 2016. Listen live at 10.45pm (UK) on BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime  or catch up online on […]

Alexander McCall Smith delighted readers with an entertaining after dinner conversation with writer, historian and expert on all things Tuscany, Alistair Moffat, at Valvona & Crolla’s VinCaffe in Edinburgh. The meal featured dishes inspired by food mentioned in Alexander’s Scotland Street books: ‘Unbearably light scones’ with Dunbar smoked salmon; ‘Tuscan black Pecorino’ with V& C honey; and olives ‘the […]

Alexander McCall Smith interviewed in South Africa.

Alexander McCall Smith visits Houghton College for an hour long Q&A session.

The 61st International Belgrade Book Fair is taking place this week and Alexander is meeting readers there on Sunday, from 3.00pm until 5.00pm (the Fair is open from 10.00am until 9.00pm over the weekend). Belgrade is the capital and largest city in Serbia. For information on how to get to the Fair visit their website here. […]

When Alexander McCall Smith spoke at an event with Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park, California (13 October, 2016) he came face-to-face with a reader who was 101 years old. Her name was Elise Martin and Alexander went down from the stage to chat to her in the question time. She had read six of his […]