Yes. 'The Fruit of Grisaia' is a good beginner visual novel. It has an interesting story that gradually reveals its secrets. There are also various routes to explore which is a key part of visual novels. 'Sakura Spirit' is also a simple and enjoyable one for beginners, with a basic story structure and nice art.
Definitely. 'Little Busters!' is a great start. It has a mix of slice - of - life and adventure elements. The characters are well - developed, and the story unfolds in a way that's easy to understand. Another option is 'Grisaia no Kajitsu'. It has a well - written story and relatively straightforward gameplay which is good for those new to visual novels.