Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is a celebrated author best known for his "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, which has garnered international acclaim. His other notable works include "The Sunday Philosophy Club" and "The Full Cupboard of Life." McCall Smith's writing is characterized by its gentle humor, philosophical musings, and insightful portrayals of everyday life, often set in Botswana.

Books by Alexander McCall Smith

3 books available

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Alexander McCall Smith
3.8 (232k) average on GoodreadsMystery
In Botswana, the detective Precious Ramotswe solves cases, from missing spouses to con artists, while risking her safety to find a boy believed taken by witch doctors.
The Full Cupboard of Life
Alexander McCall Smith
4.0 (29k) average on GoodreadsMystery
As Mma Ramotswe navigates her own wedding plans and a client's search for honest suitors, her fiancé faces a difficult request from Mma Potokwani.
The Sunday Philosophy Club
Alexander McCall Smith
3.4 (20k) average on GoodreadsMystery
An Edinburgh philosopher watches a stranger fall to his death, decides that witnessing it makes it her business, and ends up choosing whether the man who caused it should be punished at all.