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Alexander McCall Smith Books in Order (119 Book Series)

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Alexander McCall Smith has written a series of 119 books. Here, you can see them all in order! (plus the year each book was published)

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Last Updated: Monday 1 Jan, 2024

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    Total: 119 books
    1. 1
      The White Hippo

      The White Hippo

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1980
    2. 2
      The Perfect Hamburger

      The Perfect Hamburger

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1984
    3. 3
      Alix and the Tigers

      Alix and the Tigers

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1988
    4. 4
      Calculator Annie

      Calculator Annie

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1991
    5. 5
      Children of Wax

      Children of Wax

      African Folk Tales

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1991
    6. 6
      Harriet Bean and the League of Cheats

      Harriet Bean and the League of Cheats

      Harriet Bean, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1991
    7. 7
      Marzipan Max

      Marzipan Max

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1991
    8. 8
      The Popcorn Pirates

      The Popcorn Pirates

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1991
    9. 9
      Akimbo and the Lions

      Akimbo and the Lions

      Akimbo, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1992
    10. 10
      The Doughnut Ring

      The Doughnut Ring

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1992
    11. 11
      Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

      Akimbo and the Crocodile Man

      Akimbo, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1993
    12. 12
      The Cowgirl Aunt of Harriet Bean

      The Cowgirl Aunt of Harriet Bean

      Harriet Bean, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1993
    13. 13
      Who Invented Peanut Butter?

      Who Invented Peanut Butter?

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1993
    14. 14
      Paddy and the Ratcatcher

      Paddy and the Ratcatcher

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1994
    15. 15
      Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations

      Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1995
    16. 16
      The Muscle Machine

      The Muscle Machine

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1995
    17. 17
      The Bubblegum Tree

      The Bubblegum Tree

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1996
    18. 18
      Max & Maddy and the Bursting Balloons Mystery

      Max & Maddy and the Bursting Balloons Mystery

      Max & Maddy, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1997
    19. 19
      Portuguese Irregular Verbs

      Portuguese Irregular Verbs

      Professor Dr Von Igelfeld Entertainment, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1997
    20. 20
      The Five Lost Aunts of Harriet Bean

      The Five Lost Aunts of Harriet Bean

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1997
    21. 21
      The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

      The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1998
    22. 22
      Max & Maddy and the Chocolate Money Mystery

      Max & Maddy and the Chocolate Money Mystery

      Max & Maddy, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      1999
    23. 23
      Teacher Trouble

      Teacher Trouble

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2000
    24. 24
      Tears of the Giraffe

      Tears of the Giraffe

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2000
    25. 25
      Morality for Beautiful Girls

      Morality for Beautiful Girls

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2001
    26. 26
      The Kalahari Typing School for Men

      The Kalahari Typing School for Men

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 4

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2002
    27. 27
      The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs

      The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs

      Professor Dr Von Igelfeld Entertainment, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2003
    28. 28
      At the Villa of Reduced Circumstances

      At the Villa of Reduced Circumstances

      Professor Dr Von Igelfeld Entertainment, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2003
    29. 29
      The Full Cupboard of Life

      The Full Cupboard of Life

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 5

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2003
    30. 30
      The Girl Who Married a Lion

      The Girl Who Married a Lion

      and Other Tales from Africa

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2004
    31. 31
      The Sunday Philosophy Club

      The Sunday Philosophy Club

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2004
    32. 32
      The 2½ Pillars of Wisdom

      The 2½ Pillars of Wisdom

      Professor Dr Von Igelfeld Entertainment, Book 4

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2004
    33. 33
      In the Company of Cheerful Ladies

      In the Company of Cheerful Ladies

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 6

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2004
    34. 34
      44 Scotland Street

      44 Scotland Street

      44 Scotland Street, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2005
    35. 35
      Espresso Tales

      Espresso Tales

      44 Scotland Street, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2005
    36. 36
      Friends, Lovers, Chocolate

      Friends, Lovers, Chocolate

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2005
    37. 37
      Akimbo and the Elephants

      Akimbo and the Elephants

      Akimbo, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2005
    38. 38
      Love Over Scotland

      Love Over Scotland

      44 Scotland Street, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2006
    39. 39
      Akimbo and the Snakes

      Akimbo and the Snakes

      Akimbo, Book 4

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2006
    40. 40
      Blue Shoes and Happiness

      Blue Shoes and Happiness

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 7

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2006
    41. 41
      Dream Angus

      Dream Angus

      The Celtic God of Dreams

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2006
    42. 42
      The Baboons Who Went This Way And That

      The Baboons Who Went This Way And That

      Folktales From Africa

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2006
    43. 43
      The Right Attitude to Rain

      The Right Attitude to Rain

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2006
    44. 44
      The Careful Use of Compliments

      The Careful Use of Compliments

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 4

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2007
    45. 45
      The World According to Bertie

      The World According to Bertie

      44 Scotland Street, Book 4

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2007
    46. 46
      The Good Husband of Zebra Drive

      The Good Husband of Zebra Drive

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 8

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2007
    47. 47
      Akimbo and the Baboons

      Akimbo and the Baboons

      Akimbo, Book 5

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2008
    48. 48
      La's Orchestra Saves the World

      La's Orchestra Saves the World

      A Novel

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2008
    49. 49
      The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday

      The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 5

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2008
    50. 50
      The Unbearable Lightness of Scones

      The Unbearable Lightness of Scones

      44 Scotland Street, Book 5

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2008
    51. 51
      The Miracle at Speedy Motors

      The Miracle at Speedy Motors

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 9

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2008
    52. 52
      Corduroy Mansions

      Corduroy Mansions

      Corduroy Mansions, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2009
    53. 53
      The Dog Who Came in from the Cold

      The Dog Who Came in from the Cold

      Corduroy Mansions, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2009
    54. 54
      The Lost Art of Gratitude

      The Lost Art of Gratitude

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 6

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2009
    55. 55
      Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

      Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 10

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2009
    56. 56
      Precious and the Puggies

      Precious and the Puggies

      Precious Ramotswe, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2010
    57. 57
      The Importance of Being Seven

      The Importance of Being Seven

      44 Scotland Street, Book 6

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2010
    58. 58
      The Charming Quirks of Others

      The Charming Quirks of Others

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 7

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2010
    59. 59
      The Double Comfort Safari Club

      The Double Comfort Safari Club

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 11

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2010
    60. 60
      The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party

      The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 12

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2010
    61. 61
      A Conspiracy of Friends

      A Conspiracy of Friends

      Corduroy Mansions, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2011
    62. 62
      Unusual Uses for Olive Oil

      Unusual Uses for Olive Oil

      Professor Dr Von Igelfeld Entertainment, Book 5

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2011
    63. 63
      Bertie Plays The Blues

      Bertie Plays The Blues

      44 Scotland Street, Book 7

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2011
    64. 64
      The Forgotten Affairs of Youth

      The Forgotten Affairs of Youth

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 8

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2011
    65. 65
      Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill

      Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill

      Precious Ramotswe, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2012
    66. 66
      Sunshine on Scotland Street

      Sunshine on Scotland Street

      44 Scotland Street, Book 8

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2012
    67. 67
      The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds

      The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 9

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2012
    68. 68
      The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection

      The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 13

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2012
    69. 69
      Trains and Lovers

      Trains and Lovers

      A Novel

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2012
    70. 70
      Precious and the Missing Lion

      Precious and the Missing Lion

      Precious Ramotswe, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2013
    71. 71
      Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers

      Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers

      44 Scotland Street, Book 9

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2013
    72. 72
      The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon

      The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 14

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2013
    73. 73
      What W. H. Auden Can Do for You

      What W. H. Auden Can Do for You

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2013
    74. 74
      Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party

      Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2014
    75. 75
      The Forever Girl

      The Forever Girl

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2014
    76. 76
      The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café

      The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 15

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2014
    77. 77
      Chance Developments

      Chance Developments

      Unexpected Love Stories

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2015
    78. 78
      Emma

      Emma

      A Modern Retelling

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2015
    79. 79
      School Ship Tobermory

      School Ship Tobermory

      School Ship Tobermory, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2015
    80. 80
      Precious and the Zebra Necklace

      Precious and the Zebra Necklace

      Precious Ramotswe, Book 4

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2015
    81. 81
      The Novel Habits of Happiness

      The Novel Habits of Happiness

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 10

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2015
    82. 82
      The Revolving Door of Life

      The Revolving Door of Life

      44 Scotland Street, Book 10

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2015
    83. 83
      The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine

      The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 16

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2015
    84. 84
      Freddie Mole

      Freddie Mole

      Lion Tamer

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2016
    85. 85
      Marvellous Mix-ups

      Marvellous Mix-ups

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2016
    86. 86
      My Italian Bulldozer

      My Italian Bulldozer

      Paul Stewart, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2016
    87. 87
      The Sands of Shark Island

      The Sands of Shark Island

      School Ship Tobermory, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2016
    88. 88
      The Bertie Project

      The Bertie Project

      44 Scotland Street, Book 11

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2016
    89. 89
      Precious and Grace

      Precious and Grace

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 17

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2016
    90. 90
      A Distant View of Everything

      A Distant View of Everything

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 11

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2017
    91. 91
      A Time of Love and Tartan

      A Time of Love and Tartan

      44 Scotland Street, Book 12

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2017
    92. 92
      The Good Pilot Peter Woodhouse

      The Good Pilot Peter Woodhouse

      A Novel

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2017
    93. 93
      The House of Unexpected Sisters

      The House of Unexpected Sisters

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 18

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2017
    94. 94
      Hari and his Electric Feet

      Hari and his Electric Feet

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2018
    95. 95
      Max Champion and the Great Race Car Robbery

      Max Champion and the Great Race Car Robbery

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2018
    96. 96
      The Race to Kangaroo Cliff

      The Race to Kangaroo Cliff

      School Ship Tobermory, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2018
    97. 97
      The Quiet Side of Passion

      The Quiet Side of Passion

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 12

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2018
    98. 98
      The Colors of All the Cattle

      The Colors of All the Cattle

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 19

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2018
    99. 99
      Pianos and Flowers

      Pianos and Flowers

      Brief Encounters of the Romantic Kind

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    100. 100
      The Case of the Vanishing Granny

      The Case of the Vanishing Granny

      Big-Top Mysteries, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    101. 101
      The Strange Case of the Moderate Extremists

      The Strange Case of the Moderate Extremists

      Detective Varg, Book 1

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    102. 102
      The Department of Sensitive Crimes

      The Department of Sensitive Crimes

      Detective Varg, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    103. 103
      The Great Clown Conundrum

      The Great Clown Conundrum

      Big-Top Mysteries, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    104. 104
      The Second Worst Restaurant in France

      The Second Worst Restaurant in France

      Paul Stewart, Book 2

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    105. 105
      Varg in Love

      Varg in Love

      Detective Varg, Book 3

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    106. 106
      The Secret of the Dark Waterfall

      The Secret of the Dark Waterfall

      School Ship Tobermory, Book 4

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    107. 107
      The Peppermint Tea Chronicles

      The Peppermint Tea Chronicles

      44 Scotland Street, Book 13

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    108. 108
      To the Land of Long Lost Friends

      To the Land of Long Lost Friends

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 20

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2019
    109. 109
      The Talented Mr. Varg

      The Talented Mr. Varg

      Detective Varg, Book 4

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2020
    110. 110
      The Geometry of Holding Hands

      The Geometry of Holding Hands

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 13

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2020
    111. 111
      A Promise of Ankles

      A Promise of Ankles

      44 Scotland Street, Book 14

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2020
    112. 112
      How to Raise an Elephant

      How to Raise an Elephant

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 21

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2020
    113. 113
      The Man with the Silver Saab

      The Man with the Silver Saab

      Detective Varg, Book 5

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2021
    114. 114
      Your Inner Hedgehog

      Your Inner Hedgehog

      Professor Dr Von Igelfeld Entertainment, Book 6

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2021
    115. 115
      The Joy and Light Bus Company

      The Joy and Light Bus Company

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 22

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2021
    116. 116
      The Pavilion in the Clouds

      The Pavilion in the Clouds

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2022
    117. 117
      The Sweet Remnants of Summer

      The Sweet Remnants of Summer

      Isabel Dalhousie, Book 14

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2022
    118. 118
      Love in the Time of Bertie

      Love in the Time of Bertie

      44 Scotland Street, Book 15

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2022
    119. 119
      A Song of Comfortable Chairs

      A Song of Comfortable Chairs

      No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 23

      Alexander McCall Smith

      2022

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