The Sunday Philosophy Club Books in Order

series of novels by Alexander McCall Smith

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Sunday Philosophy Club

    2004 · Alexander McCall Smith

    The Sunday Philosophy Club is the first novel in the Sunday Philosophy Club series by Alexander McCall Smith. Set in Edinburgh, Scotland, it features…

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  2. Cover of Friends, Lovers, Chocolate

    Friends, Lovers, Chocolate

    2005 · Alexander McCall Smith

    The second book in Alexander McCall Smith's Sunday Philosophy Club series follows Isabel Dalhousie, an editor of the Journal of Applied Ethics, and…

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  3. Cover of The Right Attitude to Rain

    The Right Attitude to Rain

    2006 · Alexander McCall Smith

    A 2006 novel by Alexander McCall Smith. When friends from Dallas visit Edinburgh and introduce Isabel to Tom Bruce, a Texas bigwig, several…

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  4. Cover of The Careful Use of Compliments

    The Careful Use of Compliments

    2007 · Alexander McCall Smith

    Isabel, a curious and empathetic philosopher, is now a mother to Charlie, her newborn son. Her husband, Jamie, proposes marriage, adding to the…

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  5. The Comfort of Saturdays

    2008 · Alexander McCall Smith

    The Comfort of Saturdays is a 2008 novel by Alexander McCall Smith, the fifth book in The Sunday Philosophy Club series. It was published in the U.S.…

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  6. Cover of The lost art of gratitude

    The lost art of gratitude

    2009 · Alexander McCall Smith

    Isabel Dalhousie returns in the sixth book of the series, facing new challenges as her son Charlie begins to explore the world. At a birthday party,…

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  7. Cover of The charming quirks of others

    The charming quirks of others

    2007 · Alexander McCall Smith

    Isabel Dalhousie is approached by old friends who need her help with a delicate matter. They are searching for a new headmaster for their former…

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  8. Cover of The forgotten affairs of youth

    The forgotten affairs of youth

    2011 · Alexander McCall Smith

    Isabel Dalhousie, an editor of the Review of Applied Ethics and resident of Edinburgh, is content with her life, including her husband-to-be and her…

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  9. Cover of The uncommon appeal of clouds

    The uncommon appeal of clouds

    2012 · Alexander McCall Smith

    Isabel is investigating the theft of a valuable painting meant for donation to the Scottish National Gallery. As the inquiry progresses, she begins…

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  10. Cover of The novel habits of happiness

    The novel habits of happiness

    2015 · Alexander McCall Smith

    Isabel, an Edinburgh philosopher and amateur sleuth, returns for the tenth book in the series to tackle a unique case with paranormal elements. A…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Sunday Philosophy Club books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Sunday Philosophy Club”. Start with “The Sunday Philosophy Club.”

How many books are in the The Sunday Philosophy Club series?

We list 10 books by Alexander McCall Smith , published between 2004–2015.

Where can I buy the The Sunday Philosophy Club books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.