Order of Isabel Dalhousie Books
Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith brings readers the Isabel Dalhousie series, also called the Sunday Philosophy Club Series, a collection of mystery novels set against the backdrop of Edinburgh. This series leans more heavily into traditional mystery storytelling compared to Smith's famous No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books. The protagonist, Isabel Dalhousie, has been characterized as a fascinating blend of Jane Austen's Emma and Carrie Bradshaw, creating a unique literary figure for mystery enthusiasts.
Readers first encountered Isabel Dalhousie in The Sunday Philosophy Club, which was published in 2004. The complete Sunday Philosophy Club series follows both publication and chronological order:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Perils of Morning Coffee | 2011 | |
| 1 |  The Sunday Philosophy Club | 2004 | |
| 2 |  At the Reunion Buffet | 2015 | |
| 2 |  Friends, Lovers, Chocolate | 2005 | |
| 3 |  Sweet, Thoughtful Valentine | 2016 | |
| 3 |  The Right Attitude to Rain | 2006 | |
| 4 |  The Careful Use of Compliments | 2007 | |
| 5 |  The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday / The Comfort Of Saturdays | 2008 | |
| 6 |  The Lost Art of Gratitude | 2009 | |
| 7 |  The Charming Quirks of Others | 2010 | |
| 8 |  The Forgotten Affairs of Youth | 2011 | |
| 9 |  The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds | 2012 | |
| 10 |  The Novel Habits of Happiness | 2015 | |
| 11 |  A Distant View of Everything | 2017 | |
| 12 |  The Quiet Side of Passion | 2018 | |
| 13 |  The Geometry of Holding Hands | 2020 | |
| 14 |  The Sweet Remnants of Summer | 2022 | |
| 15 |  The Conditions of Unconditional Love | 2024 |