A good beginner - friendly world disaster fiction book is 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel. It jumps between the time before and after a flu pandemic that has devastated the world. It has a really interesting narrative structure. 'Z for Zachariah' by Robert C. O'Brien is also great. It's about a young girl who believes she is the only survivor in a world that has been destroyed by some kind of disaster. And 'The Chrysalids' by John Wyndham is set in a post - nuclear - war world where any deviation from the norm is seen as a threat.
For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Day of the Triffids' by John Wyndham. It's about a world where most people are blinded and then have to face the threat of large, mobile plants. It's an easy - to - read classic. Also, 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson is a great choice. It tells the story of the last man on Earth after a vampire - like plague has wiped out most of humanity. It's a very engaging read. And 'The Girl with All the Gifts' by M.R. Carey, which has a unique take on a post - apocalyptic world with zombie - like creatures.
Sure. 'Johnny Tremain' is a good one for beginners. It's set during the American Revolution and is an easy read that gives a great sense of the time. Another is 'The Cat of Bubastes' which is about ancient Egypt and is written in a way that is accessible to those new to world history fiction.
A third option could be 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit' by Judith Kerr. It's the story of a family fleeing Nazi Germany. It's written in a way that's accessible to those new to the genre, showing the personal and family - level impacts of the war.
Another one is 'Pearl Harbor' by Stephen Coonts. It tells the story of the Pearl Harbor attack from different perspectives, both military and civilian. It's easy to follow and has enough action and historical details to keep a beginner interested.
Sure. 'The Boys in the Boat' is a great choice. It's about the University of Washington's rowing team during the Great Depression, which has elements of the spirit of an army in terms of discipline and teamwork. It's an inspiring story that's easy to read.
Sure. 'Prey' by Michael Crichton is a good start. It's easy to read and really makes you think about the potential of nanotechnology. The story is engaging and not too technical.
For beginners, 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is great. It's mainly about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle to survive, with a lot of scientific explanations that are not too complex. 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline is also a good choice. It's set in a virtual reality world full of 80s pop - culture references, which is really fun. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is very accessible too. It's a humorous take on space exploration and the universe.
Sure. 'Incubus Dreams' is a good start. It has an easy - to - follow plot and introduces the concept of incubi in an interesting way. It also has a lot of character development.
A beginner - friendly demon fiction book is 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness. While it focuses on witches mainly, there are also demons in the story. The book is well - written and the story gradually unfolds, making it easy to get into. 'City of Bones' from 'The Mortal Instruments' series is also great. It has a clear - cut plot with demons as part of the supernatural world presented.
Sure. 'Call the Midwife' by Jennifer Worth is a good start. It's about a midwife's experiences in the East End of London in the 1950s. It's warm, engaging and gives an insight into the medical care of that time.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' is a great start. It's easy to read and has an exciting plot set in a post - apocalyptic world. Another good one is 'The Giver' which shows a different kind of post - apocalyptic - like society. It's thought - provoking and not too complex.