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Isabel Dalhousie

by Alexander McCall Smith

15 books Started 2004 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Isabel Dalhousie is a Legal Thriller / Crime Fiction series by Alexander McCall Smith, made up of 15 books published between 2004 and 2024. It begins with The Sunday Philosophy Club (2004), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Conditions of Unconditional Love (2024), spanning 20 years of storytelling.

15books
20years active
3decades
~1.4yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Sunday Philosophy Club ★ NYT 5w · peaked #11 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Friends, Lovers, Chocolate ★ NYT 2w · peaked #11 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Right Attitude to Rain ★ NYT 1w · peaked #11 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Careful Use of Compliments 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday / The Comfort Of Saturdays 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Lost Art of Gratitude ★ NYT 1w · peaked #13 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
7 The Charming Quirks of Others 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Forgotten Affairs of Youth 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds ★ NYT 1w · peaked #16 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Novel Habits of Happiness 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 A Distant View of Everything 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Quiet Side of Passion 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
13 The Geometry of Holding Hands 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Sweet Remnants of Summer 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Conditions of Unconditional LoveLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Isabel Dalhousie series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Isabel Dalhousie series?

Start with The Sunday Philosophy Club (2004), the first book in the Isabel Dalhousie series by Alexander McCall Smith. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Isabel Dalhousie series?

There are 15 books in the Isabel Dalhousie series by Alexander McCall Smith, published between 2004 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Isabel Dalhousie series?

The first book in the Isabel Dalhousie series is The Sunday Philosophy Club, published in 2004 by Alexander McCall Smith.

What is the latest book in the Isabel Dalhousie series?

The most recent book in the Isabel Dalhousie series is The Conditions of Unconditional Love (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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