Then there's 'The Hobbit' also by J.R.R. Tolkien. It's a precursor to 'The Lord of the Rings' and tells the story of Bilbo Baggins' adventure with dwarves to reclaim their homeland from the dragon Smaug. It has great humor and action.
Well, beginners might like 'The Wizard of Oz'. It's a well - known story with a great adventure in a magical land. 'Eragon' by Christopher Paolini is another. It has a fairly straightforward story of a young dragon rider. Also, 'The Neverending Story' is a classic that can be a good entry into fantasy fiction, with its story within a story and imaginative world.
The 'Harry Potter' series is also very beginner - friendly. It starts with Harry as an 11 - year - old boy discovering he's a wizard, and the story unfolds gradually, introducing the magical world bit by bit. The characters are relatable, and there are lots of elements like friendship, courage that new readers can easily connect with. Also, 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' series by Rick Riordan is a great choice. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings in a really fun and accessible way for beginners.
Sure. 'Washington Black' by Esi Edugyan is quite good. It's an adventure - filled story that follows a young boy's journey from slavery to freedom and his exploration of the world. The characters are well - drawn and the plot is engaging.
Sure. 'The School for Good Mothers' by Jessamine Chan is quite good. It delves into the idea of motherhood and society's expectations of mothers in a dystopian setting. It makes you think about the pressures on women in modern society.
Sure. 'The Vanishing Half' was a great one. It explored themes of race, identity, and family secrets. The story of twin sisters who take very different paths in life was both engaging and thought - provoking.
Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great start. It's a dystopian science - fiction with mystery about the true nature of the community. Another beginner - friendly one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. It has a mix of science - fiction and fantasy with elements of mystery as the characters travel through time and space. 'The Hobbit' by J. R. R. Tolkien also works. It's a fantasy adventure with some mystery, like the mystery of the dragon Smaug's lair.
The books in '2019 best books fiction' often have strong character development. For example, in 'The Nickel Boys', the characters are complex and their experiences are deeply explored. They also tend to deal with important social issues. Like 'The Water Dancer' which tackles slavery.
Sure. 'The President Is Missing' by Bill Clinton and James Patterson was a big hit in 2018. It combines elements of a political thriller and mystery. With Clinton's insights into the political world and Patterson's writing skills, it attracted a large number of readers.
Some of the best include 'The Great Gatsby' which has some comical moments despite its more serious undertones. Nick's observations of the wealthy and their eccentricities can be quite humorous. 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell also has satirical and comical aspects in how it portrays the animals' behavior. It mocks totalitarian regimes in a very clever way. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll is full of strange and comical situations that Alice finds herself in.
Sure. 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas was a best - seller. It dealt with important social issues like racism and police brutality in a very engaging and accessible way for young adult readers.