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Howard Paar
Howard Paar asked Alexander McCall Smith:

Can you imagine writing stories about Bertie when he finally leaves home?

Alexander McCall Smith I don't know! Poor Bertie - I find it hard to imagine him leaving home. AMcS
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  • 10 years ago

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Indu Muralidharan
Indu Muralidharan asked Alexander McCall Smith:

Dear Professor McCall Smith, It has been long since we heard from the delightful people of Corduroy Mansions. Are you planning a new Corduroy Mansions book any time soon? Really curious about the Yeti's story, the new version of Oedipus Snark and how Freddie de la hay is getting along with Marcia, among other things. Thank you, Indu Muralidharan

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Sharon asked Alexander McCall Smith:

Do you have time to read for recreation? If so do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?

Laura
Laura asked Alexander McCall Smith:

I feel such a sense of place in the No. 1 Ladie's Detective Agency series. What is your favorite part of Botswana, and how is it fairing economically and socially on the world stage?

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