Staff Pick
This is where you start the James Bond series. If you only want to read one Ian Fleming novel, Casino Royale is the one to read, although after you read it, you might want to read more. The films may have begun with Dr. No, but Fleming's novels began with Casino Royale. Read the adventures of a different Bond than the one portrayed on the big screen (although, Daniel Craig seems to be the most accurate to Fleming's character). He's a bit more rough around the edges and uses his wits much more than Q's gadgets. Casino Royale is a dark, fast-paced, beautiful spy novel that had no idea what it was starting when it was published. Recommended By Jeffrey J., Powells.com