Can you recommend the best action fantasy novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great start. It's not as complex as 'The Lord of the Rings' but still has plenty of adventure and action. It also introduces the world of Middle - earth in a more accessible way. Another good one is 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' series. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings and has lots of action scenes where the characters fight monsters.

For beginners, 'Sword Art Online' is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging plot that's easy to follow. The action scenes are exciting and the fantasy elements like the different levels in the game world are really cool.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'Lonesome Dove'. Even though it's long, it has a very engaging story with a lot of action. The characters are well - developed and it gives a great overview of the Old West. Also, 'Riders of the Purple Sage' by Zane Grey. It has all the elements of a classic western - cowboys, outlaws, and a damsel in distress. The action is exciting and it's not too difficult to understand. And 'Appaloosa' is also a good pick as it has a clear plot about two men trying to bring law and order to a town.

Sure. 'Shane' by Jack Schaefer is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging story of a gunslinger protecting a family. The action is easy to follow and the western setting is well - presented. Another good beginner - friendly option is 'Riders of the Purple Sage' by Zane Grey. It has classic western elements like horse rides, gun battles, and a damsel in distress.

For beginners, 'Ender's Game' is a great choice. It's easy to follow and has a very relatable protagonist in Ender. The action scenes are exciting and the story is engaging from start to finish. Another good one is 'Ready Player One'. It has a lot of pop - culture references that many people are familiar with, which makes it accessible. And the virtual reality setting is really cool for those new to scifi.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is a great start. It has an exciting post - apocalyptic world, a strong heroine, and plenty of action - packed moments. 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is also suitable. It has a mystery - filled plot with lots of running and fighting. And 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth is another good one. It has a unique society and the main character has to face many challenges with action and danger.

Sure. 'Sword Art Online' is a good start. It has a simple premise of being trapped in a virtual game world and having to fight to survive. The action is easy to follow and exciting. 'Accel World' is also great. It has a unique concept that's not too complicated for beginners and the action scenes are really engaging. Another one is 'Log Horizon'. It's set in a game - like world similar to Sword Art Online but with its own unique take on the action and strategy.

Sure. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a great choice for beginners. It has a simple yet engaging story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his fight for survival. The science is also explained in an accessible way. Another good one is 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov. It has short stories that introduce the concept of robots in a sci - fi context and has some action - related to robots going wrong. 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury, while not strictly pure sci - fi action, has elements of it and is a very readable classic that can get beginners into the genre.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov. It has a collection of short stories that are engaging and introduce some basic concepts of robotics and AI in a science - fiction context. The action often involves the robots getting into various situations. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams also works well. It has a humorous take on science fiction, and there are action - packed moments like when the characters are escaping from various threats in the galaxy. And 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells, though an older work, is a good starting point. The journey through time has its own sense of action and discovery.

For beginners, 'The Da Vinci Code' can be a good choice. Although it has some complex religious and historical elements, the overall story of mystery and action is very exciting. It keeps you on the edge of your seat. Also, 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry has elements of action and drama as the main character Jonas discovers the secrets of his seemingly perfect society and decides to take action against it.