I enjoyed chatting to the prolific A. McCall Smith about The Perfect Passion Company, his new book about an Edinburgh introductions agency. He’s talking about it at Fringe by the Sea and Edinburgh International Book Festival next month. In print in The Times and The Sunday Times Scotland on Sat 27 July. thetimes.com/uk/scotland/ar…

From the world's favourite author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, A. McCall Smith, this novel is about chance encounters. It is a richly atmospheric, introspective novel set between Edinburgh and the Isle of Mull.

Today is the publication day for The Winds from Further West, Alexander's brand new stand-alone novel. 🌊 Expect chance encounters, cruel betrayals, blossoming romance, and breathtaking landscapes in this new novel set between Edinburgh and the Hebrides.

This week, Tripadvisor recognised The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels as one of travellers’ favourite businesses around the world, based on reviews and rating collected over 12 months. The originators of this project, including Alexander McCall Smith, are very proud!

A huge thank you to everyone who came to Alexander's event at Fringe by the Sea on Friday. It was a lovely discussion with a very busy signing queue! 🌊 Find out more about Alexander's forthcoming events including Edinburgh International Book Festival on his website. alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/category/event…

Tomorrow Alexander will be at Edinburgh International Book Festival speaking about his most recent novels in what promises to be a fantastic event chaired by James Crawford. In person tickets have sold out but you can still pay what you can to watch online! 🎟️ edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/w…

Today is Alexander's birthday and he shares it with family and friends and the friends we all share through his characters. Read his birthday message to readers everywhere. alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/news/friends-s…

Alexander has written a special message for readers on the occasion of his birthday. You can read it on his website here: alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/news/friends-s…

🔹'Gently flows from Edinburgh to the Isle of Mull' - LoveReading 🔹'Trademark gentle wisdom' - Daily Mail 🔹'Gently subversive ' - The Scotsman 🔹 'Encompasses very present issues in the UK... a call to arms for better society' - BBC Radio 4

Welcome to September! For this month's story calendar, enjoy an extract from Alexander’s latest novel in The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, The Great Hippopotamus Hotel, which is published next week! 🦛 alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/story-calendar…

Looking for love? 💕Find your perfect match with Alexander McCall Smith's novel The Perfect Passion Company, following a matchmaking bureau in Edinburgh. This, alongside lots of Alexander's other books, are available at a special discount on Kobo! kobo.com/gb/en/List/ale…

From a Far and Lovely Country "The most gorgeous addition to a series where differences are celebrated and kindness championed." Liz Robinson, Expert Reviewer by A. McCall Smith, Abacus Books Out in paperback, order your copy now: l8r.it/9hXD

Only one month to go until our wonderful evening with Alexander McCall Smith! Join us to hear more about his latest works followed by an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session. Find out more and book your ticket at exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/event… #ExeterCathedral A. McCall Smith

Happy publication day to A. McCall Smith! The Great Hippopotamus Hotel is out today 🦛 Discover the latest novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, where big problems soon seem small, and small worries fade away altogether. brnw.ch/21wMmPt

Out today, The Great Hippopotamus Hotel is book 25 in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series! 🎉🦛 Find out more: waterstones.com/book/the-great…

This autumn, Alexander is going on tour across the UK! 🌟 Find out more information about all the dates and buy your tickets here: alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/category/event…