Best Fiction Books to Read from 2013 for Beginners

For beginners, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is great. It has an engaging adventure story with hobbits, dwarves, and a dragon. Another good one is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It's a heartwarming story about friendship between a pig and a spider. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll is also a classic, full of strange and wonderful characters and situations.

For beginners, 'The Martian' is a great choice. It has a simple yet exciting plot. You can easily follow the story of Mark Watney as he tries to survive on Mars. It doesn't have overly complex science - fiction jargon that might confuse new readers.

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 Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas is a great 2017 fiction book. It's written in a very accessible style and deals with important themes like racism and police brutality. It also has a strong and relatable main character.

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.

I would recommend 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It's a gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The unreliable narrator adds an extra layer of mystery.

You should check out 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus. This book is set in the 1960s and follows a female chemist who faces sexism in the scientific community. It's not only a story about a woman's struggle but also has a great deal of humor and heart. It's a great read for those interested in historical fiction with a strong female lead.

For beginners, 'Chandamama Kathalu' can be a great start. It contains short and simple stories that are easy to understand. These stories often have moral lessons and are set in a traditional Telugu backdrop, which helps in getting a feel of the Telugu culture.

A really interesting one is 'Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non - Monogamy' by Rachel Krantz. Although it's a memoir - style book, it reads like a novel in many parts. It's very honest about the author's experiences in non - monogamous relationships, which can be really helpful for those new to polyamory in fiction.

A good starting point could be 'Johnny Tremain' by Esther Forbes. It's set during the American Revolution and is easy to understand. Another one is 'The Sign of the Beaver' which gives a good look at the relationship between a white boy and Native Americans in colonial times.