Today, Barrington Stoke announced a brand new children’s title from the pen of Alexander McCall Smith. Hari and His Electric Feet, written by Alexander McCall Smith and illustrated by Sam Usher, is a joyful, warm-hearted story of a young boy and his unusual talent. Hari is a dreamer with a gift. He spends the few coins he earns washing […]

Visit the page of  The House of Unexpected Sisters  today to see the cover revealed. Members of the art department at the publisher Little,Brown have been working with designer Mark Ecob (Mecob) to create a striking image for the eighteenth book in The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. The book will be published in September and you can […]

In a major boost to the high street of the adventure capital of the UK, The Highland Bookshop will be opened by Alexander McCall Smith, at 1pm on Friday 14th July. The first independent bookshop in Fort William for many decades is being set up by Kevin & Jayne Ramage, owners of the Watermill Bookshop […]

To celebrate the UK publication of The Bertie Project in paperback, we’ve teamed up with Walkers Shortbread to offer one reader the chance to win a year’s supply. Every month, Walkers will send the lucky winner a stash of all butter shortbread tailored to their preference. Take your pick from pure vanilla, chocolate chip, gingerbread, gluten […]