Can you recommend best detective fiction books for beginners?

I'd recommend 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness. It's not too complex for beginners. It has a mix of history, magic, and a bit of detective work as the main character, Diana Bishop, uncovers secrets about her own powers and the world of witches, vampires, and daemons. The story is engaging and draws you into the occult world it creates, making it a great introduction to occult detective fiction.

If you're a beginner in detective fiction, start with 'The Complete Sherlock Holmes'. It contains all the classic stories and gives you a full experience of Conan Doyle's brilliant detective. 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun is also a good start. The stories are cozy mysteries with a cat as an important part of the detective work, which is quite charming. Also, 'A is for Alibi' by Sue Grafton is a great beginner book. It has a strong female detective, Kinsey Millhone, and the plot is well - constructed and easy to get into.

Sure. 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' by Arthur Conan Doyle is excellent. It combines elements of horror and detective work as Sherlock Holmes tries to solve the mystery of the Baskerville family curse.

For beginners, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great choice. It has an exciting adventure with Bilbo Baggins and his encounter with dwarves, a dragon, and all sorts of magical creatures. The language is not too difficult and the story is really captivating.

I would recommend 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's a historical detective story set in a monastery. The detective, William of Baskerville, has to solve a series of murders while also dealing with religious and philosophical debates. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by James M. Cain is also a great read. It's a noir - style story with a lot of twists and turns. And 'The Long Goodbye' by Raymond Chandler is a classic Philip Marlowe story with a complex mystery.

For beginners, the 'Sherlock Holmes' series is a great start. The stories are not too complex at first and gradually build up in complexity. You can easily get into the world of Holmes and Watson and their detective work in Victorian London.

For beginners, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' is a great choice. It has an engaging plot that is easy to follow. It introduces the classic detective Sherlock Holmes in a very exciting story set on the moors.

A good beginner - friendly European fiction book is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. Although the author is Brazilian, the book has been widely read in Europe. It's a simple yet inspiring story about following one's dreams. 'Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales' are also great for beginners. These tales, like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Ugly Duckling', are full of moral lessons and are easy to read. 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka is another option. It's a short and thought - provoking story that can introduce readers to Kafka's unique style.

Sure. 'The Vanishing Half' is a good start. It has an engaging plot that's easy to follow about twin sisters. 'Hamnet' is also great as it has a clear narrative about Shakespeare's family. The language in both books isn't overly complicated, making them accessible for beginners.

'The Song of the Sea' is also suitable for beginners. It's based on Celtic mythology and tells the story of a young boy named Ben and his sister Saoirse, who is a selkie. The story is beautifully told and the Celtic elements are well - integrated, like the use of traditional music and the presence of mythical creatures.