Can you recommend some science fiction alien books for beginners?

Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' is a good start. It's easy to understand and very engaging as it tells about the Martian invasion. Another one is 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. It's full of humor and strange alien concepts that beginners will find interesting.

Sure. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is a great start. It has a humorous take on aliens, like the two - headed Zaphod Beeblebrox. The story is full of wacky adventures across the galaxy and is easy to follow. It's not too heavy on complex science concepts, which makes it ideal for those new to the genre.

Sure. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a great start. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars, and while it doesn't have a lot of traditional 'alien' encounters, it gives a good sense of the vastness of space. Another beginner - friendly one is 'The Day of the Triffids' by John Wyndham. It has these strange, plant - like alien creatures that start to take over the world. It's an easy read with an interesting concept.

For beginners, 'Artemis' by Andy Weir is quite suitable. It's set in a relatively easy - to - understand lunar environment. The story is full of action and the main character is relatable. Also, 'Lifel1k3' by Jay Kristoff has a simple enough premise for new science fiction readers. It starts with a young girl and her relationship with a robot, and then unfolds into a bigger adventure with some thought - provoking ideas about AI.

Sure. 'The Boy Who Steals Houses' by C. G. Drews has some science - fiction elements and is easy to get into. It's a story about a boy with a difficult past and a strange new situation. Another option could be 'A Boy Called Christmas' by Matt Haig. It has a bit of a magical, almost science - fiction - like feel in its world - building. And 'The Merciful Crow' by Margaret Owen also has elements that are accessible for beginners in the sci - fi genre, with its unique society and characters.

You could also try 'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson. While it has some complex ideas about climate change and the future, it's presented in a way that's easy to follow. It gives a good introduction to how science fiction can be used to explore real - world issues in a speculative way.

Sure. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a great start. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars, and while not strictly about aliens, it has a lot of hard science about space survival which is relevant to the broader sci - fi genre. 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle also has some elements of otherworldly beings. It's a relatively easy read and introduces concepts like time travel and different dimensions. 'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes isn't about aliens in the traditional sense but has elements of scientific experimentation and a different kind of 'alien' experience as the main character's intelligence changes.

Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a great start. It's about an alien invasion of Earth and is relatively easy to understand. Another good one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. It has a young girl as the main character who travels through space and time. It's a great introduction to the genre.

Another good one for beginners is 'The Sentinel' by Arthur C. Clarke. It's a short story that was later developed into the concept for '2001: A Space Odyssey'. It's an easy - to - read story that gives a taste of Clarke's imaginative science - fiction ideas.

For those who like a bit more action, 'The Dinosaur Knights' by Jack McDevitt could be a good choice. It has a fast - paced plot and the use of dinosaurs in a fictional medieval - like world is really interesting. It's not too complex and can easily draw in new readers to the science fiction dinosaur fiction genre.