Alexander McCall Smith joins us at the Hay Literary Festival to talk about global sensation, the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer. The conversation includes news of his forthcoming titles: the next Precious Ramotswe book, which sees her making a foray into politics; and an anthology of Scottish poetry.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 14 - Alexander McCall Smith

A podcast series brought to you by Birlinn Limited, an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Featuring readings, interviews with authors round-ups of the best new books from Scotland and beyond.

Established in 1992, Birlinn Limited publishes books under a number of imprints: 

Birlinn; Polygon; BC Books; Arena Sport; and John Donald.

Find out more at www.birlinn.co.uk.

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A podcast series brought to you by Birlinn Limited, an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Featuring readings, interviews with authors round-ups of the best new books from Scotland and beyond. Established in 1992, Birlinn Limited publishes books under a number of imprints: Birlinn; Polygon; BC Books; Arena Sport; and John Donald. Find out more at www.birlinn.co.uk.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to Scottish Literature: Episode 14 - Alexander McCall Smith