Can you recommend some best sellers in crime fiction for beginners?

'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is also very popular. It's about a woman who stops speaking after murdering her husband. The psychologist who tries to figure out her motives is at the center of this gripping crime story. There are a lot of psychological elements that make it a great read.

For beginners, 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle is a classic. It's a story about time travel and the battle between good and evil in different dimensions. It has a relatively easy - to - follow plot. Also, 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is a good start. It focuses on the military aspects of a future war against alien bugs and has some interesting discussions about citizenship and duty.

Sure. 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga is a great choice. It gives a unique perspective on the class divide in India. The story is told through the eyes of a chauffeur who has big dreams. It's written in a simple yet engaging style that makes it accessible for beginners.

I'd recommend 'The Martian' for beginners. It focuses mainly on one character's fight for survival on Mars, so it's not too overwhelming in terms of multiple storylines or complex universes. Also, the science is explained in a very accessible way. 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury can also be a good start. It's not as 'hard' science - fiction, but it has a really interesting view of a future society where books are banned.

Well, 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a well - known best seller in crime fiction. It's based on a real - life murder case and is written in a very engaging style. Then there's 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. The character of Hannibal Lecter is iconic in the crime genre. Also, 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty has elements of crime and mystery that made it a best seller.

Another great best - seller in crime fiction is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. This novel is full of twists and turns. It explores the dark side of a relationship within the framework of a crime mystery, which keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It's a classic whodunit with a simple yet engaging plot. The audiobook is easy to follow. Another good one is 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). It has an interesting detective character and a mystery that's not too complex for beginners. Also, 'A Study in Scarlet' which is the first Sherlock Holmes story. It's a good introduction to the world of detective and crime fiction in audiobook form.

For beginners, 'Sherlock Holmes' short stories are great. They are easy to read and Holmes' deductive reasoning is really interesting. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a good collection to start with.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and engaging, and you can easily follow Holmes' brilliant deductions. Another good one is 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin. It has an interesting mystery plot that is not too complex for beginners and has a diverse set of characters. 'A Study in Scarlet', also part of the Sherlock Holmes series, is a good pick as it sets the foundation for Holmes' character and his methods of solving crimes.

You could also try 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. It features the detective Philip Marlowe and has a noir - ish feel. The story is full of twists and turns as Marlowe tries to solve a case involving blackmail and murder.