Can you recommend bestselling mystery novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' is a good choice for beginners. It's a simple yet powerful story set during the Holocaust, easy to understand and very moving. Another one is 'Johnny Tremain', which is set in the American Revolution. It follows the adventures of a young apprentice and gives a great introduction to that period of history.

'Carrie' by Stephen King is also suitable. It's about a girl with telekinetic powers who gets bullied at school and then takes revenge in a very horrifying way. It's not too complex and can draw beginners into the horror genre.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great choice for beginners. It has an interesting mystery to solve and a unique main character, Lisbeth Salander. The story involves a journalist and Salander teaming up to investigate a long - forgotten disappearance case.

Sure. 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' is a great start. It's a light - hearted and relatable story about a high - school student coming to terms with his sexuality while also dealing with normal high - school stuff like friendships and crushes. Another good one is 'Red, White & Royal Blue'. It has a fun, modern setting and an easy - to - follow love story between two very different characters from different worlds.

Yes. 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov is a good starting point. It's a collection of short stories that explore the relationship between humans and robots. The stories are engaging and introduce some important science fiction concepts. 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is also a great beginner's book. It's about a future society where books are banned and a fireman's journey to discover the value of literature. It's thought - provoking and not overly difficult to understand. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is another option. It's set in a seemingly utopian society but has some dark secrets. It's a good introduction to dystopian science fiction.

Sure. 'The Maid' by Nita Prose is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery and the main character is very likeable. It's easy to follow and has a touch of humor.

Sure. 'The Death of Mrs. Westaway' by Ruth Ware is a good choice for beginners. It has a classic mystery feel with a young woman who gets drawn into a family mystery she didn't expect. The plot is engaging and not overly complicated.

Another good option is 'Attachments' by Rainbow Rowell. It has a unique premise where a guy monitors office e - mails and falls in love with a woman through her messages. It's a light - hearted and charming romance.

The 'Nancy Drew' series, starting with 'The Secret of the Old Clock', is also suitable for beginners. These books follow the adventures of Nancy Drew, a young detective, as she solves various mysteries. They are written in a way that is accessible and interesting for those new to mystery novels.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start for beginners. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce you to the world of mystery solving. Another good one is 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple yet engaging plot that is easy to understand. 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is also suitable for beginners. It's a mystery with a bit of a fun, young - adult feel.