So You Want To Read Agatha Christie ? (Complete Reading Guide)

Are you a mystery fan looking for your next favorite author? Look no further than Agatha Christie! With over 66 detective novels and countless short stories, Christie is the best-selling author of all time and a true master of the genre. But with so many books to choose from, where do you start? In this beginner's guide, we'll give you all the tips and tricks you need to start reading Agatha Christie like a pro.
We'll cover:
- Christie's most famous detectives, including Hercule Poirot & Miss Marple
- The best books to start with, based on your interests
- Where to start reading
- The best stories to check out
Whether you're a seasoned Christie fan or a newcomer to the genre, this video has everything you need to dive into the world of Agatha Christie and start solving mysteries like a pro. So grab a cup of tea, curl up with a Christie novel, and let's get started!
The books in this video:
Standalone novels:
And Then There Were None - amzn.to/3KyD2fO
Sparkling Cyanide - amzn.to/402Y1wI
Crooked House - amzn.to/3KDAOvM
The Seven Dials Mystery - amzn.to/3zRUerD
The Mysterious Mr. Quin - amzn.to/3mv50ko
The Marple Series:
The Murder at The Vicarage - amzn.to/3mpJrBX
Thirteen Problems - amzn.to/43tyuzK
Sleeping Murder - amzn.to/41gM1Zy
The Body in the Library - amzn.to/43tiJco
A Caribbean Mystery - amzn.to/41ogvt0
The Poirot Series:
The Mysterious Affair at Styles - amzn.to/402YKOs
Murder on the Links - amzn.to/402YUp2
The Murder of Roger Arckroyd - amzn.to/413ltv9
Cards on the Table - amzn.to/3UtdDbK
Murder on the Orient Express - amzn.to/3MyPkar
Death on the Nile - amzn.to/3zYBp5X
Poirot Investigates - amzn.to/412YHDU
Murder on the Mews - amzn.to/43s6EUv
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[@cafeaulivre]

What are your favorite Agathe Christie books? Are you Team Marple or Team Poirot? Let me know down below and we can talk some more Agatha Christie!

[@ladyozzy4074]

I read mine in chronological order, I bought all of her books this year translated into Turkish , novels, plays, stories total 85 ☺️ Definitely broke the bank but was worth it 👍

[@sciagurrato1831]

Good to see a man discussing mysteries and Christie in particular.

[@marcevan1141]

For a character-driven mystery, I think "Five Little Pigs" is the strongest; for pace and action, I would say "The ABC Murders " is the best. "The Body in the Library " is probably the strongest Marple.

[@user-dn4ge6zx7v]

I read Agatha Christie's books at 11, and it's really good. Murderer on an orient express is really nicee and all stories are good BUT I really didn't like the third girl

[@medhatsaadoun3978]

Totally agree that the Miss Marple books’ quality are much better than that of the Poirot books

[@sniffingthesheets]

Well I am going for your favourite.. Mysterious Mr Quinn is where I shall begin! (oo that rhymes)

[@tabithadickson36]

Ive grown up with agatha Christie and read 3 marples the murder at the vicarage , the moving finger and at burtrums hotel and i love her and the books. But my favourite marple book out of the 3 i read and marple adaptation is still the moving finger its so good and being raised on the tv shows i am loving seeing what they kept and what they changed when reading.

[@HalfBloodOtter]

This channel is such a hidden gem thank you for the video

[@erinlin7]

So glad to hear you mention Cards On The Table, I agree it's one of her very best.

[@saschiaemma8299]

My first was Morder on the orient express and I’ve read over 50 of her novels by now. I’m a huge fan and especially enjoy the Poirot stories.

[@rebecca_is_book-hooked]

Christie is my favorite author. I’m on a steady track to read all of her works by reading 1 per month.

[@nepenthereads]

I just discovered your channel! And you are amazing! Wish you the best of luck :) And thank you for great content!

[@benskelly8892]

Great video. Thank you for the suggestions. And Then There Were None is indeed her masterpiece, I think. But I still have much to read. Roger Ackroyd’s twist genuinely blew my mind - so simple and “obvious”, but so genius. And I actually think Orient Express, although spoiled now through its many adaptations (1974 being the best, IMO), is perhaps the most innovative, subversive, and unpredictable (even poignant) solution to a murder mystery ever formulated. Curtain is also amazing that way. But I have yet to really dive into Miss Marple’s stories…looking forward to it!

[@Sayantika_Sarkar]

Thank you so much for creating this reading guide for Agatha Christie's works! As a big fan of her writing, I appreciate the effort you put into compiling this comprehensive list.I can't wait to dive into more of her books and see how the plots unfold. Keep up the fantastic work! 🥰🌹

[@jesusdelcanto9715]

For the standalones, I would add Death comes as the end (the one set in Ancient Egypt) and Pale Horse. I think the best MM is A murder is announced. It's also considered as one of the best AC books. Caribbean is nice but she didn't take advantage of the setting; that story could take place anywhere. As for the Poirot stories, I would go for ABC murders, Peril at End House and Five Little Pigs.

[@baeumchen6384]

I've only read a little bit of Miss Marple up to now (Thirteen Problems, The Murder at the Vicarage, The Body in the Library) and I liked them. Mystery isn't my go-to genre but I plan to pick up more of her novels in the future, just having the eternal problem of "too many books and too little time" 😂

[@jotrimble7688]

Love all the books. Some more than others.

[@l.c.6282]

A long time ago I read the ones I could find at my library. I tried to read them in chronological order. It was interesting to see the language in the dialogue change over the years. I’m definitely team Marple and I enjoy Christie’s stand alone spy novel.

[@shahidajahanmashia510]

Thanks for giving precise yet so informative review on agatha. best wishes from Bangladesh 🎉