Can you recommend any New Orleans fiction novels for beginners?

Sure. 'Interview with the Vampire' by Anne Rice is a great start. It's very accessible and it's one of the most famous vampire novels. It gives a good introduction to the whole concept of vampires in the New Orleans setting, with interesting characters and a captivating plot.

John Kennedy Toole is a well - known author in the realm of New Orleans fiction. He wrote 'A Confederacy of Dunces' which is full of colorful characters and a vivid portrayal of the city. His writing style is humorous and engaging, making the city come alive on the pages.

One great New Orleans thriller novel is 'The Neon Rain' by James Lee Burke. It features detective Dave Robicheaux and the seedy, yet alluring, underbelly of New Orleans.

A lesser - known but great New Orleans novel is 'City of Refuge' by Tom Piazza. It focuses on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the city. It shows how the people of New Orleans coped, their resilience, and how the city itself changed. It gives a very real and emotional look at the city during that difficult time.

One well - known 'New Orleans East' fiction novel could be 'A Confederacy of Dunces'. It is set in New Orleans and captures the unique local flavor, with its eccentric characters and satirical take on society. It gives readers a vivid picture of the area's culture.

For beginners, 'The Bone People' is a great start. It's not too complex in terms of language but has deep cultural and historical roots in New Zealand. It gives a good sense of the relationship between different ethnic groups in the country.

Sure. 'The Big Easy' by Julie Smith is a classic. It gives a great sense of the New Orleans setting while weaving a complex crime plot. The characters are very much influenced by the city's laid - back yet sometimes dangerous atmosphere.

Another one is 'The Moviegoer' by Walker Percy. It gives a deep look into the human condition against the backdrop of New Orleans. It has a lot of local flavor and interesting characters.

Sure. 'The Diary of a Social Butterfly' by Moni Mohsin is a great start. It's a humorous take on the upper - class society in Pakistan (which has cultural similarities to India). It's easy to read and gives an interesting look into the social norms and pretensions. Another one is 'One Arranged Murder' by Chetan Bhagat. His books are known for their simplicity and relatable characters, which are perfect for beginners to get into Indian fiction.

I'm not entirely sure what 'Gaunteieer Fiction' specifically is. But there are many works that are set in New Orleans and have a touch of the extraordinary. For example, 'The Witching Hour' also by Anne Rice. It delves deep into the dark and mysterious side of New Orleans, with its old mansions and secretive families. It has elements of magic, mystery and family drama all intertwined, which could potentially be part of this 'Gaunteieer Fiction' concept if it involves the unknown and the fictional.