Goldfinger by Ian Fleming (1959)

The seventh book in the James Bond series, Goldfinger is a wonderful story that sends James through a series of events that led him to Auric Goldfinger.

The book, naturally, is a wonderful story that was brought to the screen as the third 007 movie in 1964.  The movie keeps many of the story similar to the book.  The plot is very similar, although, how many meet their fate is different from either medium.  While reading, I was wondering, is Pussy Galore really in the book.

Yes, she is in the book.  Although, in a different role then that in the movie.

The book is a great read.  Although, it can be read as a stand alone book.  It would be wise to start the series from Casino Royal, as many of the characters that are in the movies, like Felix, are very different in the two mediums.