'A Walk to Remember' by Nicholas Sparks is simple yet deeply moving. It's about a boy and a girl from different worlds who fall in love. The story is filled with teenage angst and pure love, making it accessible for those new to romance novels.
For beginners, 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' is a good choice. It has a romantic plot between Guo Jing and Huang Rong. Their relationship develops gradually from acquaintance to mutual understanding and deep love. Along with the martial arts elements, the romantic parts are very engaging.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a great start. It has a timeless story of love, misunderstandings, and social class differences. The characters are well - developed and the writing is beautiful.
A good beginner - friendly BL novel is 'Seven Days: Monday - Sunday'. It has a short and sweet story that doesn't have too much complexity. The relationship development is really nice. Another option is 'Love Stage!!'. It has an interesting premise with a young boy who has to act in a BL drama and what follows is a cute love story.
A great beginner - friendly feminist novel is 'The Bell Jar'. It gives a very relatable account of a young woman's experiences, including her feelings of being trapped in a certain role. And 'Sula' is also a good pick. It has a simple yet profound story about female friendship and the search for self - identity that new readers to feminist novels can easily get into.
Beginning with weird fiction? Try 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs. It's a short and straightforward story about a magical monkey's paw that grants wishes but with dire consequences. It's easy to read and really gets you into the feel of the genre. 'The Wendigo' by Algernon Blackwood is also a good choice. It tells of a terrifying encounter with the Wendigo, a creature from Native American folklore, in the Canadian wilderness. The descriptions are vivid and the sense of horror builds well. And don't forget 'The Pit and the Pendulum' by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is a master of the macabre, and this story of a prisoner in a dungeon facing a swinging pendulum and a deep pit is both exciting and strange.
Then there's 'Aparajito' by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. It continues the story from 'Pather Panchali' in a way. It gives more insights into the growth and development of the characters and the rural Bengali life. The writing style is simple and engaging, perfect for those starting to explore Bengali novels.
For beginners, 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great choice. It's a classic mystery thriller with a simple yet engaging plot. The story takes place on an isolated island where guests start to die one by one, and you'll be guessing the culprit until the very end.
The Harry Potter series is a great choice. It's engaging, has simple language, and takes you on an amazing magical adventure.
I'd recommend 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. It has a young protagonist and is full of adventure in different dimensions. It's a good introduction to the concept of time and space travel in science fiction. Also, 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov is a good choice. It has short stories that are easy to follow and they introduce some important ideas about artificial intelligence.
For beginners, 'The Chronicles of Narnia' is a great start. It has simple yet engaging stories that introduce the idea of a fantasy world. Another good one is 'The Hobbit'. It's not too complex and has a fun adventure story. 'Eragon' by Christopher Paolini is also suitable. It's about a young boy who discovers a dragon egg and goes on an epic journey.