Last night we had a wonderful time at the The Lit and Phil Newcastle with Alexander. 📚

The event was a sell-out and a great time was had by all at this beautiful venue, where Alexander was in conversation with Alan Taylor about his latest books.

The latest episode in the Mma Ramotswe Podcast is now available!

We all know that Botswana is the home country of the No.1 Lady Detective- but how many of us know about the wonderful food of Botswana?

Stream now:
open.spotify.com/episode/79ElLZ…

Meet Alexander McCall Smith when he comes to Keswick Fri, May 10, 2pm at the theatre A. McCall Smith Words by the Water Keswick Theatre by the Lake
Tickets from wordsbythewaterkeswick.com x.com/mccallsmith/st…

We can't wait until TOMORROW for our event with Alexander A. McCall Smith at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Book your tickets at middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk/whats-on/

In case you missed this month's story calendar on Alexander's website, take a look. This month is an extract from The Private Life of Spies, just published in a paperback edition this February. 🕵️
alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/story-calendar…

May 10th, 2pm, Theatre by the Lake ,
wordsbythewaterkeswick.com/events/alexand…

📚💖 Join us in celebrating the latest installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series with THE CONDITIONS OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE by A. McCall Smith! Follow Isabel as she tackles delicate disputes with her signature wisdom and wit.

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Alexander is going on tour in the UK next month! 🎟️
8/5: Lit and Phil, Newcastle The Lit and Phil
9/5: Crossing the Tees Middlesbrough Town Hall
10/5: Words by the Water Words by the Water Keswick
11/5: Boswell Book Festival Boswell Book Festival
Find out more:
alexandermccallsmith.co.uk/category/event…

Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, was recently in Botswana, the setting for these beloved novels. Find out more about his trip in this film by Mats Ögren Wanger.

youtu.be/3pLzxqseJeA

Today is #WorldPoetryDay ! Alexander McCall Smith's debut poetry collection was published in 2020, reflecting on the challenges of that year. Now published in paperback, this charming and touching collection is as pertinent as ever, emphasising the importance of connection.

While in Botswana, Alexander visited Elephant Havens to meet the elephants and discuss the wonderful work the team do. Watch a video from his visit filmed by Mats Ogren Wanger here:
youtu.be/UKkRGY6ygc4

Alexander McCall Smith is supporting the launch of a new initiative by an award-winning national storytelling centre The Great Tapestry of Scotland to inspire Scotland’s future literary greats (aged 7 to 15).

Find out more about the 300 Words competition:
greattapestryofscotland.com/300words/

Huge thanks to the acclaimed writers helping inspire Scotland’s future literary stars through The Great Tapestry of Scotland’s 300 Words writing competition: Damian Barr, Jackie Kay, Alan Windram, Julia Donaldson and Sir A. McCall Smith.
publishingscotland.org/2024/03/intern… via Publishing Scotland

The Space is a remarkable art gallery in Maun, Botswana, founded by Atang Arnold.

Alexander had the pleasure of meeting Atang this week and discussing their shared passion for art and culture. He also handed out certificates to the winners of the 'No.1 Art Award'. 🎨