📖 About Akimbo

Akimbo is a series universe written by Alexander McCall Smith. The complete collection runs to 5 books across 1 series, published between 1992 and 2008.

The main series is Publication Order of Akimbo Books with 5 books. It opens with Akimbo and the Lions (1992) and currently runs to Akimbo and the Baboons (2008).

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🎯 Where to Start with Akimbo

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Akimbo and the Lions (1992), book 1 of Publication Order of Akimbo Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Akimbo Books in Order

Publication Order of Akimbo Books
5 books
1
Akimbo and the Lions book cover1Akimbo and the Lions1992Buy on Amazon
Akimbo and the Crocodile Man book cover2Akimbo and the Crocodile Man1993Buy on Amazon
Akimbo and the Elephants book cover3Akimbo and the Elephants2005Buy on Amazon
Akimbo and the Snakes book cover4Akimbo and the Snakes2006Buy on Amazon
Akimbo and the Baboons book cover5Akimbo and the Baboons2008Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Akimbo books are there?
There are 5 books in the Akimbo collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1992 and 2008.
What is the first Akimbo book?
The first book is Akimbo and the Lions, published in 1992.
What order should I read the Akimbo books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Akimbo books?
The Akimbo books were written by Alexander McCall Smith.
Is the Akimbo series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Akimbo Books, has 5 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Akimbo series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1992, and the most recent in 2008.