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

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

From Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith by Alexander McCall Smith

September 9, 2026 · 8 min · Season 1 · Episode 8

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In this episode, Alexander McCall Smith shares beautifully written short stories, providing a positive distraction from everyday life.

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.

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Books & works: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The 44 Scotland Street

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