Sure. 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury is a good start. It has short stories that touch on various aspects of human - alien interactions on Mars, with a touch of mystery in each story. Another one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' which has elements of traveling through space and encountering strange, otherworldly beings that are somewhat of a mystery.
Sure. 'I Am Legend' is a good start. It has elements of alien - like creatures and a post - apocalyptic setting that is both scary and engaging for newbies to the alien horror genre.
Sure. 'Communion' by Whitley Strieber is a great start. It's easy to read and really gets you into the idea of alien abduction. The way Strieber describes his experiences makes it very accessible.
Sure. 'The Death of Mrs. Westaway' by Ruth Ware is a good choice for beginners. It has a classic mystery feel with a young woman who gets drawn into a family mystery she didn't expect. The plot is engaging and not overly complicated.
Sure. 'The Maid' by Nita Prose is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery and the main character is very likeable. It's easy to follow and has a touch of humor.
'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury could also be a good start. Although it's not a typical alien novel, it has elements that can be related to the idea of alienation and the search for something more, like how we might think about searching for alien life or understanding different forms of intelligence.
I think 'Rendezvous with Rama' could be a great start for beginners. It has a sense of mystery about the alien spacecraft. The exploration aspect makes it exciting. 'Childhood's End' is also suitable. It has a clear story about an alien race's interaction with Earth. It can help new readers understand how different an alien culture can be. And 'Hyperion' can be considered too. Although it has many complex elements, the various alien - like things in it, such as the Shrike, are very interesting and can draw in new readers.
I'd also recommend 'The Andreasson Affair' by Raymond E. Fowler. It's about a woman's claimed abduction experience. The story is told in a very straightforward manner, which is great for those new to the alien abduction novel genre. It also includes some interesting interpretations of the events from different perspectives.
Sure. 'Locke & Key' by Joe Hill has some elements that can be considered 'alien - like' in terms of the mystery and the strange keys and doors. It's a great starting point as it has a good mix of story and art that is easy to follow.
Sure. 'Alien: Out of the Shadows' would be a great start. It's not overly complicated and it introduces the basic elements of the Alien world in an exciting way. You'll get to know the aliens' terrifying nature and how humans react to them.
Sure. 'The Cold Dish' is a good start. It's not too complex and gives a great introduction to Wyoming - based mysteries.