I'd also recommend 'Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter' by Tom Franklin. It has elements of crime and the relationship between the two main characters has some comical undertones. It's a great introduction to the genre.
For beginners, 'The Thursday Next Series' by Jasper Fforde could be a great choice. It's full of literary humor and crime - solving in a very unique world. There are so many clever references and funny situations that it will draw you into the world of comedy crime novels easily.
For beginners, 'The Spellman Files' by Lisa Lutz is a good choice. It's about a family of private investigators. The family dynamic is hilarious, with bickering siblings and overbearing parents. The mystery part is also well - crafted, and the humor runs throughout the story, making it a great introduction to the genre.
For beginners, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' is a great start. It's easy to read and the humor is really accessible. There are a lot of zany concepts like the 'answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything' being 42.
Sure. 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series by Jeff Kinney is a great start. It's easy to read and full of relatable and funny situations from a kid's perspective.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson. The stories are short and engaging, introducing readers to the basic elements of crime - solving in a Victorian setting.
Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' is a great starting point. It has a fast - paced plot full of mystery and crime that takes readers on a journey across different locations. Another good one is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'. It's set in Botswana and has a charming and easy - to - follow story about a female detective solving various cases.
Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging plot where ten strangers are lured to an island and are killed one by one. It's easy to follow and will introduce you to Christie's classic mystery - writing style.
Sure. 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' series is a great start. It has simple yet interesting crime plots that are easy to follow. The characters are also very likeable. Another good one is 'The Luminaries' which, despite its complexity, is written in a way that draws you in and helps you understand the world of NZ crime fiction.
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 world of crime-solving through the brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Sure. 'The Long Lost' is a good one for beginners. It has a simple yet engaging plot about a crime in Philadelphia. The writing is easy to follow. Another option is 'The Silver Linings Playbook' which, while also a story about mental health and relationships, has elements of crime and is set in Philadelphia.
Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and easy to follow, and the mysteries are engaging. Another good one is 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. It's more light - hearted compared to some darker crime novels.