Books Reading Order
No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency | 1998 | Buy |
| Tears of the Giraffe | 2000 | Buy |
| Morality for Beautiful Girls | 2001 | Buy |
| The Kalahari Typing School for Men | 2002 | Buy |
| The Full Cupboard of Life | 2003 | Buy |
| In the Company of Cheerful Ladies | 2004 | Buy |
| Blue Shoes and Happiness | 2006 | Buy |
| The Good Husband of Zebra Drive | 2007 | Buy |
| The Miracle at Speedy Motors | 2008 | Buy |
| Tea Time for the Traditionally Built | 2009 | Buy |
44 Scotland Street
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| 44 Scotland Street | 2005 | Buy |
| Espresso Tales | 2005 | Buy |
| Love Over Scotland | 2006 | Buy |
| The World According to Bertie | 2007 | Buy |
| The Unbearable Lightness Of Scones | 2008 | Buy |
| The Importance of Being Seven | 2010 | Buy |
| Bertie Plays the Blues | 2011 | Buy |
| Sunshine on Scotland Street | 2012 | Buy |
| Bertie’s Guide to Life and Mothers | 2013 | Buy |
| The Revolving Door of Life | 2015 | Buy |
| The Bertie Project | 2017 | Buy |
| A Time of Love and Tartan | 2017 | Buy |
| The Peppermint Tea Chronicles | 2019 | Buy |
| A Promise of Ankles | 2020 | Buy |
| Love in the Time of Bertie | 2021 | Buy |
| The Enigma of Garlic | 2023 | Buy |
| The Stellar Debut of Galactica Macfee | 2024 | Buy |
Alexander McCall Smith is a bestselling author known for his gentle wit and deeply human stories. He is the creator of several beloved series, including the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, set in Botswana, and the 44 Scotland Street series, set in his home city of Edinburgh.
His writing often explores moral dilemmas, the importance of kindness, and the small details of everyday life. He has a gift for creating memorable characters who resonate with readers around the world.