Can you name some of the best space books in fiction for beginners?

For a more light - hearted option, 'Space Case' by Stuart Gibbs is good for beginners. It's a mystery set on a moon base with a young protagonist. It's fun and easy to read.

For beginners, 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a great choice. It has a simple and engaging story about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his fight for survival. It's easy to understand and very exciting. Another good one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. While it's more of a young - adult novel, it has elements of space travel and a unique concept of traveling through different dimensions.

Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White is also suitable for beginners. It's a heartwarming story about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. The language is easy to understand and the story is full of love and kindness.

I'd recommend 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein. It's an action - packed story that gives a view of a future military in space. The book also explores themes like citizenship and duty. 'Rendezvous with Rama' by Arthur C. Clarke is also suitable for beginners. It's about a mysterious alien spacecraft, Rama, that enters our solar system and a team of humans is sent to explore it. It's full of wonder and scientific speculation.

Sure. 'Dune' by Frank Herbert is a must - read. Set in a far - flung future, it features a desert planet Arrakis which is the only source of the precious spice melange. The political intrigue, the complex ecosystem of the planet, and the epic space - faring adventures make it a great space travel fiction.

A great beginner's alien fiction book is 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' by Jules Verne. It has strange prehistoric creatures that can be thought of as a form of alien life in the underground world. 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' by the same author also has the Nautilus and its captain Nemo, who could be considered an 'alien' in a sense. And 'The Invisible Man' by H.G. Wells, although not about traditional aliens, has a character with strange abilities that can be a start to understanding different forms of 'otherness' in fiction.

For beginners, 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is wonderful. Its prose is accessible and full of deep, yet simple, wisdom. It tells a charming story about a little prince from another planet.

For beginners, 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger can be a good start. It has Holden Caulfield's rebellious nature and his views on society that are somewhat transgressive for its time. His disdain for the 'phony' world around him is a key aspect.

The 'Norse Mythology' book by Neil Gaiman is also great for beginners. Gaiman has a way of presenting the Norse myths in a simple yet captivating way. He brings the gods like Odin, Thor and Loki to life in a modern - feeling narrative that's easy to follow.

'The Little Book of Hygge' by Meik Wiking is also a great choice. While not a traditional novel, it gives insights into the Danish concept of hygge which is an important part of Scandinavian culture. It can be a gentle introduction to Scandinavian literature and lifestyle.