Can you recommend historical fiction stand alone books for beginners?

Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a great start. It's about an alien invasion and is written in a very accessible style. Another good one is 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov. It has short, interesting stories about robots and their relationship with humans. And 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline is also suitable. It combines 80s pop culture references with a virtual reality adventure.

Beginner - friendly stand - alone fiction books include 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle. It's a great book for kids and those new to reading with its repetitive and colorful style. 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett is also a wonderful choice. It's a story of discovery and growth set in a beautiful garden. And 'The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame is a charming tale of animal friends and their adventures.

For beginners, 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a classic choice. It's a straightforward yet engaging crime story that introduced many of the tropes still used in crime fiction today. Another good one is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It has a simple premise but a very clever mystery that will keep new readers hooked.

One great historical fiction stand - alone book is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. And 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr is also excellent, set during World War II, following the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy.

Well, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is also among the best. It's a hilarious and absurd adventure through space, with unique characters like Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect. It satirizes many aspects of human society and our view of the universe.

For beginners, 'Johnny Tremain' by Esther Forbes is a wonderful choice. It's about a young apprentice in the time leading up to the American Revolution. The story is simple yet full of historical facts and it can introduce readers to the genre in an accessible way. Also, 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It gives a view into the Roman Empire in a way that is not too difficult to follow for those new to historical fiction.

Sure. 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' is a great start for beginners. It's set in colonial America and is easy to read. Another good one is 'Number the Stars' which is about the Holocaust in a way that's accessible to new readers of historical fiction. Also, 'Johnny Tremain' set during the American Revolution is a good pick.

Sure. 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes is great. It's a heart - wrenching love story that also deals with some complex moral issues. It's easy to get into and the characters are very relatable.

For beginners, 'Bone' by Jeff Smith is a great choice. It has an engaging story with lovable characters. The art is accessible and it combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and humor.

For beginners, 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah is great. It tells a very relatable story of a family during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. The story is easy to follow and the historical background is well - integrated. Also, 'The Rose Code' by Kate Quinn is a good start. It has an interesting premise of female codebreakers in World War II and the characters are well - developed.