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44 Scotland Street

by Alexander McCall Smith

17 books Started 2005 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The 44 Scotland Street is a Legal Thriller / Crime Fiction series by Alexander McCall Smith, made up of 17 books published between 2005 and 2024. It begins with 44 Scotland Street (2005), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Stellar Debut of Galactica Macfee (2024), spanning 19 years of storytelling.

17books
19years active
3decades
~1.2yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 44 Scotland Street 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Espresso Tales 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Love Over Scotland 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The World According to Bertie ★ NYT 1w · peaked #15 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Unbearable Lightness Of Scones ★ NYT 4w · peaked #18 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
6 The Importance of Being Seven ★ NYT 1w · peaked #34 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Bertie Plays the Blues 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Sunshine on Scotland Street 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Revolving Door of Life 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Bertie Project 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 A Time of Love and Tartan 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Peppermint Tea Chronicles 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
14 A Promise of Ankles 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Love in the Time of Bertie 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Enigma of Garlic 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 The Stellar Debut of Galactica MacfeeLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

44 Scotland Street series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the 44 Scotland Street series?

Start with 44 Scotland Street (2005), the first book in the 44 Scotland Street series by Alexander McCall Smith. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the 44 Scotland Street series?

There are 17 books in the 44 Scotland Street series by Alexander McCall Smith, published between 2005 and 2024.

What is the first book in the 44 Scotland Street series?

The first book in the 44 Scotland Street series is 44 Scotland Street, published in 2005 by Alexander McCall Smith.

What is the latest book in the 44 Scotland Street series?

The most recent book in the 44 Scotland Street series is The Stellar Debut of Galactica Macfee (2024) by Alexander McCall Smith.

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About Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith, often referred to as ‘Sandy’, is one of the world’s most prolific and best-loved authors. For many years he was a professor of Medical Law and worked in universities in the UK and abroad before turning his hand to writing fiction. He has written and contributed to more than 100 books including specialist academic titles, short story collections, and a number of immensely popular children’s books.

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