Novels (Hound of the Baskervilles / Study in Scarlet) vs The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories] — Which Should You Read First?

Both Novels (Hound of the Baskervilles / Study in Scarlet) and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories] are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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