Berties Theory of Ice Cream, Alexander McCall Smith
Berties Theory of Ice Cream, Alexander McCall Smith
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Bertie's Theory of Ice Cream

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: David Rintoul

Unabridged: 7 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/12/2026


Synopsis

The latest installment in the lively and deliciously charming 44 Scotland Street series finds all our favorite residents of Scotland’s most celebrated address navigating their enchanting and eventful lives Settle in and take a trip back to Scotland’s favorite fictitious street with Bertie, Irene, Big Lou, newcomer Galactica Macfee and all the rest. Once more, we catch up with the delightful goings-on in 44 Scotland Street. With his singular warmth and charm, Alexander McCall Smith gives us another installment in this popular series, where anything could happen to Bertie and the gang …

About Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Violet on March 21, 2026

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars) Alexander McCall Smith is back at 44 Scotland Street in the 18th book in the series, and it’s a reminder of his skill in handling a large cast of characters. Life remains as complicated as ever for seven-year-old Bertie, who must navigate Olive’s usual bossiness while Bruce’......more

Goodreads review by Linda on April 09, 2026

Starting this series with volume 18 was definitely not a good idea. My assumption was that they could be read independently like McCall Smith’s other series but that’s not the case with BERTIE’s THEORY OF ICE CREAM. This book is a collection of short chapters devoted to individual characters. There m......more