Alexander McCall Smith is coming to Winnipeg on October 31, 2019 to sign his twentieth book in The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Series. McCall Smith’s books about a lady detective who lives in Botswana are an inviting blend of psychology, history and crime. Readers are known to laugh out loud. This popular series has been translated into many languages and readers have bought millions and millions of his books.
The series follows the journey of an African woman who rises above tragedy to create an adventurous career. Readers wonder how she will solve her next case, cheer as she explores the nuances of community and companionship and marvel at her wit and wisdom. McCall Smith is an insightful observer of the complexities of human nature and sprinkles his books with inspired sayings.
McCall Smith started the series about a lady detective who lives in Botswana twenty-one years ago. His twentieth sequel, ‘To The Land of Long Lost Friends’, is due to be published a few days before his Winnipeg book signing. What is apparent from his writing is that he loves the country of Botswana and the African people.
Alexander McCall Smith has written many other series including one set in Scotland as well as volumes for children. McCall Smith’s writing ability is astounding and motivational; he can write a thousand words an hour and does so daily. I highly recommend you grab a copy of this series in any new or used bookstore and check it out for yourself.
McColl Smith’s website states that he will be in Winnipeg at 7 p.m. on Hallowe’en. Drop by the McNally Robinson bookstore in the Grant Park Shopping Centre and come in for a treat!