Can you recommend the best cosy crime novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun is a good start. It has a simple yet engaging mystery plot, often involving the main character's cat who seems to have a knack for being around when something strange is going on. The small - town setting is very cosy.

Sure. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis is a classic that's great for beginners. It has an accessible writing style and a magical world that's easy to get lost in. The adventures of the children in Narnia are both exciting and full of wonder.

Sure. 'Heartstopper' is a great choice for beginners. It has a straightforward plot about high school students' relationships and is easy to follow. The art is very appealing too. Another good one is 'The Tea Dragon Society'. It has a simple yet engaging story with cute illustrations that are sure to draw in new graphic novel readers.

One of the best is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It's set in Botswana and follows the gentle investigations of Precious Ramotswe. The stories are full of charm and the African setting adds a unique flavor.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' is a great start. The stories are short and easy to follow, and the mysteries are engaging. Another good one is 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. It's more light - hearted compared to some darker crime novels.

Sure. 'The Murder at the Vicarage' by Agatha Christie is a great cosy crime short story. It has all the elements like a small - town setting, an amateur detective, and a puzzling murder mystery.

Well, I'd recommend 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It's set in Botswana and has a very warm and engaging style as Precious Ramotswe solves various mysteries. Then there's 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. The main character and his cat Koko get involved in solving crimes in a small town. 'Murder She Wrote' books are also quite good in this genre.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' is a good start. It has an engaging mystery and a strong female character in Lisbeth Salander. It's easy to get into the story. Another one is 'Big Little Lies'. The writing style is accessible, and the story is full of drama and mystery. It's not too complex for beginners.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. The short stories are easy to follow and introduce you to the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his methods of deduction.

I'd recommend 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø. It's a great starting point as it has a really engaging plot. It's about a serial killer who leaves a snowman at the crime scenes. The main character, Harry Hole, is easy to follow and the mystery keeps you hooked from start to finish.