Books by Alexander McCall Smith

  • IN THE TIME OF FIVE PUMPKINS September 30, 2025
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
IN THE TIME OF FIVE PUMPKINS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE JOY AND LIGHT BUS COMPANY October 26, 2021
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THE JOY AND LIGHT BUS COMPANY by Alexander McCall Smith
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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE GEOMETRY OF HOLDING HANDS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE TALENTED MR. VARG April 28, 2020
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE TALENTED MR. VARG by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE PEPPERMINT TEA CHRONICLES December 3, 2019
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE PEPPERMINT TEA CHRONICLES by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • TO THE LAND OF LONG LOST FRIENDS October 22, 2019
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
TO THE LAND OF LONG LOST FRIENDS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE SECOND-WORST RESTAURANT IN FRANCE July 16, 2019
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THE SECOND-WORST RESTAURANT IN FRANCE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE DEPARTMENT OF SENSITIVE CRIMES April 16, 2019
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE DEPARTMENT OF SENSITIVE CRIMES by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE COLORS OF ALL THE CATTLE November 6, 2018
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE COLORS OF ALL THE CATTLE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • FREDDIE MOLE July 10, 2018
CHILDREN'S
FREDDIE MOLE by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE GOOD PILOT PETER WOODHOUSE April 10, 2018
FICTION
THE GOOD PILOT PETER WOODHOUSE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • A TIME OF LOVE AND TARTAN February 6, 2018
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A TIME OF LOVE AND TARTAN by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE HOUSE OF UNEXPECTED SISTERS November 7, 2017
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE HOUSE OF UNEXPECTED SISTERS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • A DISTANT VIEW OF EVERYTHING July 18, 2017
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
A DISTANT VIEW OF EVERYTHING by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE SANDS OF SHARK ISLAND July 11, 2017
CHILDREN'S
THE SANDS OF SHARK ISLAND by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh
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  • MY ITALIAN BULLDOZER April 4, 2017
ROMANCE
MY ITALIAN BULLDOZER by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE BERTIE PROJECT February 7, 2017
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE BERTIE PROJECT by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • SCHOOL SHIP <i>TOBERMORY</i> October 11, 2016
CHILDREN'S
SCHOOL SHIP TOBERMORY by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh
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  • PRECIOUS AND GRACE October 11, 2016
FICTION
PRECIOUS AND GRACE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • CHANCE DEVELOPMENTS July 12, 2016
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CHANCE DEVELOPMENTS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE REVOLVING DOOR OF LIFE February 9, 2016
FICTION
THE REVOLVING DOOR OF LIFE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE NOVEL HABITS OF HAPPINESS July 21, 2015
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THE NOVEL HABITS OF HAPPINESS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • EMMA April 7, 2015
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EMMA by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE HANDSOME MAN'S DELUXE CAFÉ October 28, 2014
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE HANDSOME MAN'S DELUXE CAFÉ by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING LION October 21, 2014
CHILDREN'S
THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING LION by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh
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  • SUNSHINE ON SCOTLAND STREET August 12, 2014
FICTION
SUNSHINE ON SCOTLAND STREET by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE MINOR ADJUSTMENT BEAUTY SALON November 5, 2013
FICTION
THE MINOR ADJUSTMENT BEAUTY SALON by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • WHAT W.H. AUDEN CAN DO FOR YOU October 22, 2013
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
WHAT W.H. AUDEN CAN DO FOR YOU by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE MYSTERY OF MEERKAT HILL October 22, 2013
CHILDREN'S
THE MYSTERY OF MEERKAT HILL by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh
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  • BERTIE PLAYS THE BLUES October 8, 2013
FICTION
BERTIE PLAYS THE BLUES by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • TRAINS AND LOVERS June 11, 2013
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TRAINS AND LOVERS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • UNUSUAL USES FOR OLIVE OIL December 26, 2012
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UNUSUAL USES FOR OLIVE OIL by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE UNCOMMON APPEAL OF CLOUDS October 23, 2012
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THE UNCOMMON APPEAL OF CLOUDS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING SEVEN August 21, 2012
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING SEVEN by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • A CONSPIRACY OF FRIENDS June 1, 2012
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A CONSPIRACY OF FRIENDS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE GREAT CAKE MYSTERY April 3, 2012
CHILDREN'S
THE GREAT CAKE MYSTERY by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by Iain McIntosh
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  • THE LIMPOPO ACADEMY OF PRIVATE DETECTION April 3, 2012
FICTION
THE LIMPOPO ACADEMY OF PRIVATE DETECTION by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE FORGOTTEN AFFAIRS OF YOUTH December 6, 2011
FICTION
THE FORGOTTEN AFFAIRS OF YOUTH by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE DOG WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD June 21, 2011
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THE DOG WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE SATURDAY BIG TENT WEDDING PARTY March 1, 2011
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THE SATURDAY BIG TENT WEDDING PARTY by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE CHARMING QUIRKS OF OTHERS October 12, 2010
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THE CHARMING QUIRKS OF OTHERS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE DOUBLE COMFORT SAFARI CLUB April 20, 2010
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THE DOUBLE COMFORT SAFARI CLUB by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF SCONES January 5, 2010
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THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF SCONES by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • LA’S ORCHESTRA SAVES THE WORLD December 8, 2009
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LA’S ORCHESTRA SAVES THE WORLD by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE LOST ART OF GRATITUDE September 22, 2009
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THE LOST ART OF GRATITUDE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • TEA TIME FOR THE TRADITIONALLY BUILT April 21, 2009
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TEA TIME FOR THE TRADITIONALLY BUILT by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BERTIE November 11, 2008
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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BERTIE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE COMFORTS OF A MUDDY SATURDAY September 23, 2008
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THE COMFORTS OF A MUDDY SATURDAY by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE MIRACLE AT SPEEDY MOTORS April 15, 2008
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THE MIRACLE AT SPEEDY MOTORS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • LOVE OVER SCOTLAND November 6, 2007
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LOVE OVER SCOTLAND by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE PERFECT HAMBURGER AND OTHER DELICIOUS STORIES September 1, 2007
CHILDREN'S
THE PERFECT HAMBURGER AND OTHER DELICIOUS STORIES by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by Laura Rankin
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  • THE CAREFUL USE OF COMPLIMENTS August 7, 2007
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THE CAREFUL USE OF COMPLIMENTS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE GOOD HUSBAND OF ZEBRA DRIVE April 17, 2007
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THE GOOD HUSBAND OF ZEBRA DRIVE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • ESPRESSO TALES July 11, 2006
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ESPRESSO TALES by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • HARRIET BEAN AND THE LEAGUE OF CHEATS May 1, 2006
CHILDREN'S
HARRIET BEAN AND THE LEAGUE OF CHEATS by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by Laura Rankin
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  • BLUE SHOES AND HAPPINESS April 18, 2006
FICTION
BLUE SHOES AND HAPPINESS by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • AKIMBO AND THE CROCODILE MAN April 1, 2006
CHILDREN'S
AKIMBO AND THE CROCODILE MAN by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by LeUyen Pham
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  • FRIENDS, LOVERS, CHOCOLATE September 20, 2005
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FRIENDS, LOVERS, CHOCOLATE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • AKIMBO AND THE ELEPHANTS September 1, 2005
CHILDREN'S
AKIMBO AND THE ELEPHANTS by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by LeUyen Pham
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  • 44 SCOTLAND STREET June 14, 2005
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44 SCOTLAND STREET translated by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • IN THE COMPANY OF CHEERFUL LADIES April 19, 2005
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IN THE COMPANY OF CHEERFUL LADIES by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE FINER POINTS OF SAUSAGE DOGS January 4, 2005
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THE FINER POINTS OF SAUSAGE DOGS by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by Iain McIntosh
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  • AT THE VILLA OF REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES January 4, 2005
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AT THE VILLA OF REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by Iain McIntosh
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  • PORTUGUESE IRREGULAR VERBS January 4, 2005
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PORTUGUESE IRREGULAR VERBS by Alexander McCall Smith & illustrated by Iain McIntosh
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  • THE SUNDAY PHILOSOPHY CLUB September 28, 2004
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THE SUNDAY PHILOSOPHY CLUB by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE FULL CUPBOARD OF LIFE April 20, 2004
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THE FULL CUPBOARD OF LIFE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE KALAHARI TYPING SCHOOL FOR MEN April 29, 2003
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE KALAHARI TYPING SCHOOL FOR MEN by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • THE LOST ART OF GRATITUDE June 1, 2001
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THE LOST ART OF GRATITUDE by Alexander McCall Smith
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  • CHILDREN OF WAX June 1, 1991
CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES
CHILDREN OF WAX edited by Alexander McCall Smith & translated by Alexander McCall Smith
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Audiobooks by Alexander McCall Smith

  • UNUSUAL USES FOR OLIVE OIL January 22, 2013
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UNUSUAL USES FOR OLIVE OIL by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Paul Hecht
  • TRAINS AND LOVERS January 22, 2013
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TRAINS AND LOVERS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • TO THE LAND OF LONG LOST FRIENDS February 4, 2019
FICTION
TO THE LAND OF LONG LOST FRIENDS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BERTIE February 4, 2008
FICTION
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BERTIE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • THE WINDS FROM FURTHER WEST July 29, 2025
ROMANCE
THE WINDS FROM FURTHER WEST by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by James Rottger
  • THE UNCOMMON APPEAL OF CLOUDS February 4, 2012
FICTION
THE UNCOMMON APPEAL OF CLOUDS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF SCONES February 4, 2010
FICTION
THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF SCONES by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • THE SWEET REMNANTS OF SUMMER July 19, 2022
THE SWEET REMNANTS OF SUMMER by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE SUNDAY PHILOSOPHY CLUB 2004
FICTION
THE SUNDAY PHILOSOPHY CLUB by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE SECOND-WORST RESTAURANT IN FRANCE January 22, 2019
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THE SECOND-WORST RESTAURANT IN FRANCE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Timothy Ackroyd
  • THE SATURDAY BIG TENT WEDDING PARTY January 22, 2011
FICTION
THE SATURDAY BIG TENT WEDDING PARTY by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE SANDS OF SHARK ISLAND July 11, 2017
CHILDREN'S
THE SANDS OF SHARK ISLAND by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh ; Read by Nicholas Guy Smith
  • THE REVOLVING DOOR OF LIFE February 4, 2016
FICTION
THE REVOLVING DOOR OF LIFE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • THE PRIVATE LIFE OF SPIES and THE EXQUISITE ART OF GETTING EVEN June 13, 2023
THE PRIVATE LIFE OF SPIES and THE EXQUISITE ART OF GETTING EVEN by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by David Rintoul
  • THE PERFECT PASSION COMPANY February 13, 2024
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THE PERFECT PASSION COMPANY by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Amy Alexander
  • THE PEPPERMINT TEA CHRONICLES January 22, 2019
FICTION
THE PEPPERMINT TEA CHRONICLES by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • THE NOVEL HABITS OF HAPPINESS January 22, 2015
FICTION
THE NOVEL HABITS OF HAPPINESS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING LION October 28, 2014
CHILDREN'S
THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING LION by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh ; Read by Adjoa Andoh
  • THE MIRACLE AT SPEEDY MOTORS February 4, 2008
FICTION
THE MIRACLE AT SPEEDY MOTORS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE MINOR ADJUSTMENT BEAUTY SALON February 4, 2013
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THE MINOR ADJUSTMENT BEAUTY SALON by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE LOST ART OF GRATITUDE February 4, 2009
FICTION
THE LOST ART OF GRATITUDE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE LIMPOPO ACADEMY OF PRIVATE DETECTION February 4, 2012
FICTION
THE LIMPOPO ACADEMY OF PRIVATE DETECTION by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE KALAHARI TYPING SCHOOL FOR MEN January 22, 2003
FICTION
THE KALAHARI TYPING SCHOOL FOR MEN by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE JOY AND LIGHT BUS COMPANY November 16, 2021
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE JOY AND LIGHT BUS COMPANY by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Bianca Amato
  • THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING SEVEN 2012
FICTION
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING SEVEN by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • THE HOUSE OF UNEXPECTED SISTERS January 22, 2017
FICTION
THE HOUSE OF UNEXPECTED SISTERS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE GREAT CAKE MYSTERY April 10, 2012
CHILDREN'S
THE GREAT CAKE MYSTERY by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh ; Read by Adjoa Andoh
  • THE GOOD PILOT PETER WOODHOUSE January 22, 2018
FICTION
THE GOOD PILOT PETER WOODHOUSE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by David Rintoul
  • THE GOOD HUSBAND OF ZEBRA DRIVE February 4, 2007
FICTION
THE GOOD HUSBAND OF ZEBRA DRIVE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE GEOMETRY OF HOLDING HANDS January 22, 2020
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE GEOMETRY OF HOLDING HANDS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE FULL CUPBOARD OF LIFE February 24, 2004
FICTION
THE FULL CUPBOARD OF LIFE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE FORGOTTEN AFFAIRS OF YOUTH February 4, 2011
FICTION
THE FORGOTTEN AFFAIRS OF YOUTH by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE DOUBLE COMFORT SAFARI CLUB March 23, 2010
FICTION
THE DOUBLE COMFORT SAFARI CLUB by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE DOG WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD June 28, 2011
FICTION
THE DOG WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Simon Prebble
  • THE DEPARTMENT OF SENSITIVE CRIMES January 22, 2019
FICTION
THE DEPARTMENT OF SENSITIVE CRIMES by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by David Rintoul
  • THE COMFORTS OF A MUDDY SATURDAY February 4, 2008
FICTION
THE COMFORTS OF A MUDDY SATURDAY by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE COLORS OF ALL THE CATTLE January 22, 2018
FICTION
THE COLORS OF ALL THE CATTLE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • THE CHARMING QUIRKS OF OTHERS February 4, 2010
FICTION
THE CHARMING QUIRKS OF OTHERS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • THE CAREFUL USE OF COMPLIMENTS February 4, 2007
FICTION
THE CAREFUL USE OF COMPLIMENTS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • TEA TIME FOR THE TRADITIONALLY BUILT April 11, 2013
FICTION
TEA TIME FOR THE TRADITIONALLY BUILT by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • PRECIOUS AND GRACE February 4, 2016
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PRECIOUS AND GRACE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • PORTUGUESE IRREGULAR VERBS January 22, 2005
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PORTUGUESE IRREGULAR VERBS by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh ; Read by Paul Hecht
  • MY ITALIAN BULLDOZER January 22, 2017
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MY ITALIAN BULLDOZER by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Timothy Ackroyd
  • LOVE OVER SCOTLAND February 4, 2007
FICTION
LOVE OVER SCOTLAND by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • IN THE TIME OF FIVE PUMPKINS September 30, 2025
MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
IN THE TIME OF FIVE PUMPKINS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Bianca Amato
  • IN THE COMPANY OF CHEERFUL LADIES January 22, 2005
FICTION
IN THE COMPANY OF CHEERFUL LADIES by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • HARRIET BEAN AND THE LEAGUE OF CHEATS February 4, 2005
CHILDREN'S
HARRIET BEAN AND THE LEAGUE OF CHEATS by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Laura Rankin ; Read by Charlotte Parry
  • FRIENDS, LOVERS, CHOCOLATE February 4, 2005
FICTION
FRIENDS, LOVERS, CHOCOLATE by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • ESPRESSO TALES February 4, 2006
FICTION
ESPRESSO TALES by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • EMMA January 22, 2015
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EMMA by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Susan Lyons
  • CHANCE DEVELOPMENTS January 22, 2016
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CHANCE DEVELOPMENTS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie , Jamie Jackson , John Keating , Davina Porter & Graham Rowat
  • BLUE SHOES AND HAPPINESS February 4, 2006
FICTION
BLUE SHOES AND HAPPINESS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • BERTIE PLAYS THE BLUES January 22, 2013
FICTION
BERTIE PLAYS THE BLUES by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie
  • AT THE VILLA OF REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES 2004
FICTION
AT THE VILLA OF REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Iain McIntosh ; Read by Paul Hecht
  • AKIMBO AND THE ELEPHANTS February 4, 2006
CHILDREN'S
AKIMBO AND THE ELEPHANTS by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham ; Read by Alexander McCall Smith
  • AKIMBO AND THE CROCODILE MAN February 4, 2006
CHILDREN'S
AKIMBO AND THE CROCODILE MAN by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham ; Read by Alexander McCall Smith
  • A SONG OF COMFORTABLE CHAIRS September 6, 2022
A SONG OF COMFORTABLE CHAIRS by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Lisette Lecat
  • A DISTANT VIEW OF EVERYTHING January 22, 2017
FICTION
A DISTANT VIEW OF EVERYTHING by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Davina Porter
  • 44 SCOTLAND STREET February 4, 2005
FICTION
44 SCOTLAND STREET translated by Alexander McCall Smith ; Read by Robert Ian Mackenzie

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