Can you name the best compelling novels for beginners?

For beginners, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great choice. It's a shorter and more accessible story compared to 'The Lord of the Rings'. It has a fun adventure with Bilbo Baggins and a group of dwarves.

For beginners, 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell is a great choice. It's a short but very dramatic novel that uses animals to tell a story about power and corruption.

For beginners, 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' by Patricia Highsmith is a good start. It's about Tom Ripley, a complex character with psychopathic tendencies. The story is engaging as Ripley gets involved in all sorts of deceptions and crimes, and it's written in a way that's easy to follow.

For beginners, 'Pride and Prejudice' is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging plot and the language, while a bit old - fashioned, is not overly difficult. Another good one is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It's a modern love story about two teenagers with cancer, which is easy to understand and very moving.

For beginners, 'In Cold Blood' is a great start. It's not overly complex and Truman Capote's writing style is very engaging. You can easily get sucked into the story of the Clutter family murders.

For beginners, 'Sophie's World' by Jostein Gaarder is a great choice. It's like a journey through the history of philosophy told in a fictional story. It makes complex philosophical ideas accessible and engaging for those new to the subject.

'The Dunwich Horror' is also suitable. It has a clear plot about a strange birth in the town of Dunwich and the chaos that ensues. It's easier to follow compared to some of Lovecraft's more complex works.

I think 'A Time to Kill' would be a good choice for beginners. It tells a very engaging story about justice and the law. The characters are well - drawn and it's not overly complicated. 'The Appeal' can also be good as it shows how things work in law firms in a somewhat straightforward way. Also, 'Defending Jacob' which is more about a family in a legal situation but still gives an idea of how the law functions.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a good start. It combines art, mystery, and history in an exciting way. You get to learn about various artworks and historical references while following a thrilling plot. It's not too complex in terms of art concepts but still gives a good taste of how art can be a part of a story.

A good beginner - friendly spy fiction novel is 'Our Man in Havana'. It has a humorous side to it which makes it more approachable. It shows the absurdity of the spy world in a light - hearted way. 'Moscow Rules' is also not too difficult for new readers. It has enough action and mystery to keep one interested while still being easy to understand.