Ross Macdonald's Lew Archer, private investigator vs Northern Lights — Which Should You Read First?

Both Ross Macdonald's Lew Archer, private investigator and Northern Lights are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

• Ark by Stephen Baxter
• Zoo City by Lauren Beukes
• Come Sundown by Nora Roberts
• Deathworld 1 by Harry Harrison
• Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King
• End Zone by Don DeLillo
• Selected Short Stories by Максим Горький
• Casebook of the Black Widowers by Isaac Asimov