# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Alexander McCall Smith at the York Festival of Ideas
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: While the headlines often focus on what divides us, acclaimed author Alexander McCall Smith has spent decades chronicling what connects us: friendship, community and the simple importance of being kind. From the dusty streets of Gaborone to the cobblestones of Edinburgh, his characters remind us that the smallest acts of kindness are often the most revolutionary.

Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with one of the world's most beloved storytellers at this in- conversation event. We’ll explore Alexander’s prolific career spanning over 100 books, and discuss why, in a volatile age, nurturing human kindness and positivity is not just a literary choice, but a necessary way of life.

Don’t miss the opportunity to find out about the philosophy beneath the prose and hear from the author of the iconic No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency as he celebrates the publication of two new books, The Kind Company of Others and The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/syracuse/alexander-mccall-smith-at-the-york-festival-of-ideas/200030081055353
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Syracuse
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Piazza Building, Campus East, University of York
- **lat**: 43.03402
- **long**: -76.13526
- **full address**: Piazza Building, Campus East, University of York, Syracuse, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Alexander McCall Smith at the York Festival of Ideas being held?
  - **A:** Alexander McCall Smith at the York Festival of Ideas takes place on Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Piazza Building, Campus East, University of York, Syracuse, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Alexander McCall Smith at the York Festival of Ideas?
  - **A:** Alexander McCall Smith at the York Festival of Ideas is organized by Alexander McCall Smith.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Alexander McCall Smith at the York Festival of Ideas is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Syracuse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Alexander McCall Smith at the York Festival of Ideas sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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