Books to Read: 2018 Novels for Beginners

For beginners, 'The Little Prince' is a great choice. It has simple language but profound ideas. It's a short and sweet story about a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting different characters. It's full of wisdom and can be easily understood by those new to English novels.

For beginners, 'The Great Gatsby' is a great choice. It has a relatively simple yet engaging story set in the Jazz Age, exploring themes like wealth, love, and the American Dream. Another one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It's a classic that deals with important social issues such as racism in a way that's accessible to new readers. And 'Charlotte's Web' is also wonderful. It's a heartwarming story about friendship between a pig and a spider that is easy to understand and very enjoyable.

For beginners, 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho is a great choice. It's a simple yet profound story about a shepherd boy's journey in search of his personal legend. Another good one is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It tells a heartwarming story of friendship between a pig and a spider. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is also excellent. It's a philosophical fable that can be easily understood and has a lot of depth.

A great beginner - friendly graphic novel is 'Lumberjanes' by Noelle Stevenson and others. It has a diverse cast of characters, a light - hearted and adventurous story, and really nice art. It's about a group of girls at a summer camp who encounter all sorts of strange things. Also, 'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier is a good pick. It's a relatable memoir about a girl's experiences with braces and growing up, told in a very engaging graphic novel format.

For beginners, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great choice. It has an easy - to - follow adventure story with dwarves, a wizard, and a hobbit. The world - building is wonderful and it's a relatively short and accessible read.

Some excellent books for beginners are 'The Little Prince'. It's a short but very deep and philosophical story that can be easily understood. Then there's 'The Hobbit' which is a great adventure story with interesting characters and a captivating plot. And 'Pride and Prejudice' gives a good look into the society and relationships of the time, and it has a very engaging love story.

A good beginner - friendly historical fiction book is 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Although it's more of a children's story, it has historical elements and is set in England. 'Black Beauty' by Anna Sewell is another one. It's about the life of a horse in 19th - century England and gives insights into that era. And 'Call of the Wild' by Jack London, set during the Klondike Gold Rush, is an engaging read for those new to historical fiction.

For beginners, 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood is a good choice. It's a light - hearted romance set in the scientific community, easy to follow and quite enjoyable. Another option could be 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt. It has an endearing octopus as one of the main characters and a simple yet touching story.