Can you recommend the best English comedy novels for beginners?

For beginners, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' is a great start. It's easy to read and the humor is really accessible. There are a lot of zany concepts like the 'answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything' being 42.

Sure. 'Good Omens' by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett is a great start. It has angels, demons, the apocalypse, and a whole lot of humor. The characters are endearing and the way they interact with the impending end of the world is both funny and a bit spooky. It's not too intense in terms of horror, so it's suitable for those new to horror comedy.

For beginners, 'A Confederacy of Dunces' is a great start. It has a simple - enough plot to follow and the humor is really accessible. The main character's antics are both funny and a bit sad. Another good one is 'Good Omens'. It's not too heavy in terms of dark themes and the comedic elements are really easy to pick up on, with the angels and demons having very human - like qualities and getting into all sorts of silly situations.

For beginners, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams can be a great start. It has a lot of absurd and darkly humorous elements. For example, the whole concept of Earth being a kind of experiment and the various strange alien races are really funny in a dark way.

I'd recommend 'My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected'. It has a relatable aspect in how the main character views the world around him. And the banter between the characters is really funny. There are also some great comical misunderstandings that happen throughout the story.

For beginners, 'The Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series by Jeff Kinney is great. It's easy to read and full of relatable and funny situations for kids and adults alike. Another good one is 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman. It has a mix of adventure and comedy that is very engaging. 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl also has a lot of comical elements in its imaginative story about a boy and a giant peach.

For beginners, 'Five Point Someone' by Chetan Bhagat is a great start. It's set in a college environment which is quite relatable. The story of three friends trying to deal with the pressures of academics and college life in a comical way is easy to follow and enjoyable. Another good option is 'Swami and Friends' by R.K. Narayan. It has simple language and the adventures of a young boy are both charming and funny.

I would recommend 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman. It has a great mix of adventure and comedy. The characters are really funny, like Inigo Montoya with his famous line 'You killed my father. Prepare to die.' It's easy to follow and very entertaining.

For beginners, 'Peanuts' is a great start. It has simple yet charming art and really funny characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Their daily interactions and Charlie Brown's misfortunes are quite comical. You can easily get into the world of graphic novels through these short and sweet strips.

For beginners, 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is a great choice. It has simple language yet profound meaning. Another is 'Charlotte's Web' by E. B. White. It's a heartwarming story about friendship between a pig and a spider. 'The Velveteen Rabbit' is also suitable for beginners as it tells a touching story in an easy - to - understand way.