Can you recommend nyt crime novels for beginners?

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' stories are excellent nyt detective novels for beginners. They are easy to read and follow. The character of Sherlock Holmes is iconic, with his brilliant deductive reasoning skills. His adventures are full of mystery and intrigue.

Sure. 'Beach Read' by Emily Henry is a great choice for beginners. It has a light - hearted and engaging plot about two writers with different writing styles who find love during a summer.

I'd also recommend 'Alias Grace' by Margaret Atwood. Although it's not a traditional spy novel in the sense of international espionage, it has elements of mystery and intrigue within a historical context that can be a great introduction to the genre.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a great start. It features the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Watson. The stories are short and engaging, introducing readers to the basic elements of crime - solving in a Victorian setting.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' is a great starting point. It has a fast - paced plot full of mystery and crime that takes readers on a journey across different locations. Another good one is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'. It's set in Botswana and has a charming and easy - to - follow story about a female detective solving various cases.

Sure. 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great start. It has a simple yet engaging plot where ten strangers are lured to an island and are killed one by one. It's easy to follow and will introduce you to Christie's classic mystery - writing style.

I'd also recommend 'Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter' by Tom Franklin. It has elements of crime and the relationship between the two main characters has some comical undertones. It's a great introduction to the genre.

Sure. 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' series is a great start. It has simple yet interesting crime plots that are easy to follow. The characters are also very likeable. Another good one is 'The Luminaries' which, despite its complexity, is written in a way that draws you in and helps you understand the world of NZ crime fiction.

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 world of crime-solving through the brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes.

Sure. 'The Long Lost' is a good one for beginners. It has a simple yet engaging plot about a crime in Philadelphia. The writing is easy to follow. Another option is 'The Silver Linings Playbook' which, while also a story about mental health and relationships, has elements of crime and is set in Philadelphia.