The South West of England - Alexander McCall Smith

Date Published: 16th October 2025

Heading to the South and South West of England for the next stops on Alexander McCall Smith’s book tour

Alexander is taking to the road (and rail!) next week to meet readers in the West and South West of England. This is one of his favourite areas of the world. He looks forward to catching up with friends old and new – booksellers, readers, fellow writers and festival partners – and sharing more of his writing. Do come and say hello.

‘McCall Smith is as much of a tonic as his books, endlessly jolly and much given to giggles.’
Daily Telegraph

Alexander will talk about all of his latest books plus new writing and old favourites. The newest books are Bertie’s Theory of Ice Cream (the latest in the Scotland Street series), In the Time of Five Pumpkins (the latest in The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series) and The Private Side of Friendship (a stand alone novel)

‘Time passes easily when you are in the company of the words of Alexander McCall Smith making his stories the perfect read on winters night or while watching waves on the Beach.’ GeekMom.com

The tour takes in the south west of England, the south coast and into London: