An invitation from Alexander McCall Smith

Lauzc · An invitation from Alexander McCall Smith

You are invited to a very special Afternoon Tea with Alexander McCall Smith in Edinburgh

Favourite Edinburgh author, Alexander McCall Smith, is on home turf as he launches his new No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency novel with an Afternoon Tea for readers on Saturday 7 March at 3.30pm in the National Library of Scotland.

The popular Scottish author will introduce Tea Time for the Traditionally Built - the tenth book in the bestselling series that is now translated into 43 languages around the globe. In her latest outing, Mma Ramotswe tries to foster understanding between the sexes and find a football team traitor.

Tickets for the event are priced £5 and include redbush or traditional tea, sandwiches and a cake! Available by phoning 0131 623 4675 or emailing events@nls.uk.

Past events with Alexander McCall Smith have booked up very quickly, so we suggest you buy your tickets early.

There will be a newsletter from Alexander McCall Smith soon.

Best wishes,

Little, Brown Book Group

heathera

If I could find a way to be in Edinburgh for this then I'd be there like a shot. I love all AMS' books, especially the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. Just a shame this is 400 miles away from me!

Karen

I love his stuff too Heather. When I first saw this I thought I might manage it being just an hour or so from Edinburgh but that weekend is earmarked for my boys and they win over books and authors every time.

Did you like Corduroy Mansions on the Telegraph Website? I listened to most of it being read by Andrew Sachs while I was busy in the kitchen, I thought he read it brilliantly. I have really missed it this last couple of weeks since it finished and I hope there is more to come.

heathera

Unfortunately I haven't been listening to that series. I listened to the 1st chapter the week it came out and really liked it, but I haven't managed to find the time to sit and listen to the rest. I know I would enjoy it, I hope he releases it as a book.

Karen

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cultur...a/4610501/Message-to-readers.html

It sounds as though the book will be published in the summer and all the chapters still seem to be available on-line too. I glad he plans to carry on and write more in this series.