Raymond Chandler's most recommended books

We've asked 13,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Raymond Chandler.

Chosen by 22 people

Books like The Big Sleep

Chosen by 7 people

Books like The Long Goodbye

Chosen by 6 people

Books like Farewell, My Lovely

Chosen by 3 people

Books like The Lady in the Lake

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Simple Art of Murder

Book lists with Raymond Chandler's books

39 authors created a book list with a book by Raymond Chandler as one of their picks.

• Private eye books where the detective’s personality is as entertaining as the plot
• Murder mysteries that will stump most readers
• Historical thrillers circa 1930s - pre WWII
• Guilt and suspense
• Mystery thrillers about finding justice outside the law
• American novels centering on private detectives

Book lists connected to Raymond Chandler's books

321 authors created a book list connected to Raymond Chandler's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• First appearances of serial thriller characters
• The beginning of crime
• Non-fantasy novels for fantasy readers
• To take you on a magical and fun journey
• First in a suspense or mystery series
• For learning how to write crime fiction

Genres connected to Raymond Chandler's books

Topics connected to Raymond Chandler's books