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Alexander McCall Smith

United Kingdom26 books ranked

Alexander McCall Smith is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of mystery thriller.

Awards & Recognition

Edgar Award 1998

Books by Alexander McCall Smith

Cover of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
mystery-thriller

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Alexander McCall Smith· 1998
★Edgar Award
Editorial Score58/100
Cover of At the Villa of Reduced Circumstance (Von Igelfeld 3)
young-adult

At the Villa of Reduced Circumstance (Von Igelfeld 3)

Alexander McCall Smith· 2003
Editorial Score38/100
Cover of The Handsome Man's De Luxe Cafe
business-economics

The Handsome Man's De Luxe Cafe

Alexander McCall Smith· 2014
Editorial Score38/100
Cover of The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
business-economics

The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon

Alexander McCall Smith· 2013
Editorial Score38/100
Cover of The Good Husband of Zebra Drive (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series)
literary-fiction

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series)

Alexander McCall Smith· 2007
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score35/100
Cover of Blue shoes and happiness
literary-fiction

Blue shoes and happiness

Alexander McCall Smith· 2006
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score35/100
Cover of The Careful Use of Compliments
mystery-thriller

The Careful Use of Compliments

Alexander McCall Smith· 2007
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score35/100
Cover of Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations
literary-fiction

Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations

Alexander McCall Smith· 1995
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of The importance of being seven
literary-fiction

The importance of being seven

Alexander McCall Smith· 2010
Library Journal
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Trains And Lovers
literary-fiction

Trains And Lovers

Alexander McCall Smith· 2012
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency
mystery-thriller

Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency

Alexander McCall Smith· 2000
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Friends, Lovers, Chocolate
mystery-thriller

Friends, Lovers, Chocolate

Alexander McCall Smith· 2005
Library Journal
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Morality for beautiful girls
mystery-thriller

Morality for beautiful girls

Alexander McCall Smith· 2001
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Sunday Philosophy Club, The
mystery-thriller

Sunday Philosophy Club, The

Alexander McCall Smith· 2004
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of The full cupboard of life
mystery-thriller

The full cupboard of life

Alexander McCall Smith· 2003
Library Journal
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of In the Company of Cheerful Ladies (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency (Audio))
mystery-thriller

In the Company of Cheerful Ladies (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency (Audio))

Alexander McCall Smith· 2004
Library Journal
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of The Right Attitude to Rain
mystery-thriller

The Right Attitude to Rain

Alexander McCall Smith· 2006
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of The Double Comfort Safari Club
mystery-thriller

The Double Comfort Safari Club

Alexander McCall Smith· 1960
Library Journal
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of The miracle at Speedy Motors
mystery-thriller

The miracle at Speedy Motors

Alexander McCall Smith· 2008
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of The lost art of gratitude
mystery-thriller

The lost art of gratitude

Alexander McCall Smith· 2009
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of The comforts of a muddy Saturday
mystery-thriller

The comforts of a muddy Saturday

Alexander McCall Smith· 2008
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Tea time for the traditionally built
mystery-thriller

Tea time for the traditionally built

Alexander McCall Smith· 2009
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of 44 Scotland Street
mystery-thriller

44 Scotland Street

Alexander McCall Smith· 2005
Library Journal
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Precious and Grace (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency)
romance

Precious and Grace (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency)

Alexander McCall Smith· 2016
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Corduroy mansions
art-design

Corduroy mansions

Alexander McCall Smith· 2009
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score30/100
Cover of Chance developments
short-stories

Chance developments

Alexander McCall Smith· 2015
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score30/100
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About Alexander McCall Smith

What books has Alexander McCall Smith written?

Alexander McCall Smith has written 26 books ranked on 50 Best Books, including The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and At the Villa of Reduced Circumstance (Von Igelfeld 3).

What awards has Alexander McCall Smith won?

Alexander McCall Smith has received the following recognition: Edgar Award 1998.

Where is Alexander McCall Smith from?

Alexander McCall Smith is from United Kingdom.