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Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith
Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith
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  • Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

    The Lives of the Scottish Saints | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    21/10/2026 | 11 mins.
    In this podcast, Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.
  • Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

    No Place to Park | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    14/10/2026 | 17 mins.
    In this podcast, Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.
  • Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

    In the Swimming Pool | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    07/10/2026 | 13 mins.
    Welcome to Season 2 of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, which begins with the story called In the Swimming Pool. In this podcast, Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.
  • Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

    At the Arachnophobia Workshop | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    09/09/2026 | 8 mins.
    At the Arachnophobia Workshop is the eighth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.
    Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.
  • Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

    The Handbag; Miracolo; The Descent | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    02/09/2026 | 24 mins.
    These three short stories together make up the seventh episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.
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Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories. Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.
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