Can you list a few best English crime novels?

Sure. 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø is really good. It's a chilling story about a serial killer who leaves snowmen at the crime scenes. The detective, Harry Hole, is a complex and interesting character. Another one is 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S. J. Watson. The protagonist has amnesia and as she tries to piece together her past, she discovers some disturbing things related to a possible crime. It's a real page - turner.

Sure, 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's a story set in the 1920s about the wealthy Jay Gatsby and his unrequited love for Daisy Buchanan. The novel is famous for its exploration of the American Dream.

A book like 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It's set in a seedy underworld and has a hard - boiled detective trying to solve a mystery. Chandler's writing style is unique, with his sharp dialogue and detailed descriptions of the noir - like setting.

Some of the best crime novels include 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and a unique heroine. Another great one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which is full of twists and turns. And 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a classic that delves deep into a real - life crime.

Sure, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce you to the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his deductive reasoning.

I would recommend 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' by John le Carré. It's a complex spy - related crime novel that keeps you on your toes as you try to figure out who the mole is. 'A Study in Scarlet' by Arthur Conan Doyle is the first Sherlock Holmes story and a great start for those interested in detective - based crime novels. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is a charming crime series set in Botswana, with a female detective solving various local mysteries.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a must - read. It's set on an isolated island and as the characters start getting killed one by one, the tension builds up amazingly.

Yes, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' was also a best - selling novel in 2008. It's a mystery - thriller that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a decades - old disappearance. The book was known for its complex plot and strong characters.

Also, 'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass is a notable German novel. It tells the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who decides not to grow up. It uses magical realism to explore German history, especially during the Nazi era.

Sure. 'The City We Became' is one. It's really engaging as it turns New York City into a living, breathing character in the story. There are also elements of a fight against a mysterious and malevolent force that wants to destroy the city's unique identity.