Precious Ramotswe books in order A series by Alexander McCall Smith
The Precious Ramotswe series by Alexander McCall Smith has 3 books, from Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill (2012) to Precious and the Zebra Necklace (2015). Read it in order, starting with Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill.
Reading order: 1 Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill (2012) · 2 Precious And The Mystery Of The Missing Lion (2013) · 3 Precious and the Zebra Necklace (2015)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Precious Ramotswe books in order
- 1.
Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill (2012)
- 2.
Precious And The Mystery Of The Missing Lion (2013)
- 3.
Precious and the Zebra Necklace (2015)
Precious Ramotswe FAQ
- How many Precious Ramotswe books are there?
- There are 3 Precious Ramotswe books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Precious Ramotswe books in?
- In publication order, starting with Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill (2012): 1 Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill (2012) · 2 Precious And The Mystery Of The Missing Lion (2013) · 3 Precious and the Zebra Necklace (2015).
- What is the first Precious Ramotswe book?
- Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill (2012).
- What is the latest Precious Ramotswe book?
- Precious and the Zebra Necklace (2015).
- Is the Precious Ramotswe series finished?
- There have been no new Precious Ramotswe books since 2015.
- Did Alexander McCall Smith write other series?
- Yes: Professor Dr von Igelfeld Entertainments, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, 44 Scotland Street and Isabel Dalhousie.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.