44 Scotland Street Books In Order

44 Scotland Street is a “comedy of manners” series following the eccentric residents living in a fictional flat on a real street in Edinburgh. Fans of the series love the dry wit and humour of the stories, as well as the delightful observations and unexpected twists that Alexander McCall Smith brings to his characters as their lives intersect from book to book. He lovingly pokes fun at the foibles of his characters while intricately describing Scottish society.

The story was first published as a serial in the Scotsman Newspaper. Being serialized, much of the enjoyment of the books comes from the relationships among the diverse cast of characters and how they interact as the series progresses. For this reason, fans recommend reading the books in order.