# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Talk - Alexander McCall Smith -Interviewed by Detective Christy Girard - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This conversation promises an unusual meeting of two very different investigative minds: one who has spent decades imagining mysteries and tAbout this EventBook Talk with the Author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency seriesAlexander McCall SmithOn his newest book, The Big Cats Dance Party$40 ticket includes the book, wine, and charcuterieThis conversation promises an unusual meeting of two very different investigative minds: one who has spent decades imagining mysteries and the other who has spent decades solving them. What does a novelist understand about human behavior that helps him create a great detective? What does a real detective notice that the rest of us miss?ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH is the author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novels with 27 books in the series and more than 20 million copies sold. He has written a number of other series and stand-alone books. McCall Smith has received numerous international honors, including 12 honorary doctorates and a CBE for services to literature. In 2011, the President of Botswana honored him for his literary contributions to the country, and in 2022 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at Scotland’s Saltire Literary Awards.ABOUT DETECTIVE CHRISTY GIRARDDetective First Grade Christy Girard is an acclaimed cold-case investigator currently assigned to an FBI violent crimes task force.She has served with the Greenwich Police Department for more than 27 years, including 21 years as a detective specializing in sexual assault investigations, homicides and cold cases. She is currently assigned to an FBI violent crimes task force, where she assists with cold cases nationwide using DNA and Investigative Genetic Genealogy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greenwich/book-talk-alexander-mccall-smith-interviewed-by-detective-christy-girard/100001997330583542 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Dogwood Books & Gifts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Greenwich - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Dogwood Books & Gifts - **lat**: 41.03592329999999 - **long**: -73.6183215 - **full address**: Dogwood Books & Gifts, 254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Talk - Alexander McCall Smith -Interviewed by Detective Christy Girard - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e8b96a57581d397e5edd9133ed1a41b33dd8fa9da21c8a0be531ed85e465570c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786516779 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Talk - Alexander McCall Smith -Interviewed by Detective Christy Girard being held? - **A:** Book Talk - Alexander McCall Smith -Interviewed by Detective Christy Girard takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Dogwood Books & Gifts, 254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Talk - Alexander McCall Smith -Interviewed by Detective Christy Girard? - **A:** Book Talk - Alexander McCall Smith -Interviewed by Detective Christy Girard is organized by Dogwood Books and Gifts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Talk - Alexander McCall Smith -Interviewed by Detective Christy Girard is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greenwich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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