Can you name a few best francophone novels for beginners?

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a good start. It combines art, mystery, and history in an exciting way. You get to learn about various artworks and historical references while following a thrilling plot. It's not too complex in terms of art concepts but still gives a good taste of how art can be a part of a story.

'Carrie' by Stephen King is also suitable. It's about a girl with telekinetic powers who gets bullied at school. The revenge she takes is both tragic and horrifying in a very relatable high - school - gone - wrong kind of way.

Sure. 'Bone' by Jeff Smith is a great start. It has elements of mystery within its fantasy world. The Bone cousins find themselves in a strange land full of mysteries, like the identity of certain creatures and the secrets of the valley they're in.

For beginners, 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is great. It has a simple yet engaging plot. Ten people are invited to an island and then start getting killed one by one. It's easy to follow and gets you hooked on the mystery genre.

'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving is another excellent choice. It's a well - known short story that features the headless horseman, a very iconic ghostly figure. The story is set in a small, spooky town and has elements of mystery as Ichabod Crane tries to figure out the truth behind the horseman's hauntings.

Another good one for beginners is 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It has a very iconic villain in Hannibal Lecter. The story follows an FBI trainee as she tries to catch a serial killer with the help of Lecter. It's a classic that has been adapted into a very successful movie and is quite accessible.

Sure. 'The Westing Game' by Ellen Raskin is a great start. It has an interesting mystery that is not too complex for new readers. The characters are diverse and the plot unfolds in an engaging way.

For beginners, 'The Cat Who series' by Lilian Jackson Braun is great. The cat in the story often helps the main character solve crimes in a small town, and the light - hearted tone makes it very accessible. Also, 'Encyclopedia Brown' by Donald J. Sobol is a classic. It's full of short, humorous crime - solving stories that kids (and beginners) can easily enjoy.

Sure. 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien can be a good start. It has elements of dark fantasy like the encounters with trolls and goblins, but it's also quite accessible. Another one is 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman. It's a shorter read and has a charming story with some dark elements mixed in. 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman as well. It has a unique setting in a graveyard and the main character faces various spooky challenges.

For beginners, 'The Wedding' by Dorothy West is a great choice. It's a story about a young black woman preparing for her wedding and all the family dynamics and love stories that unfold around it. It's easy to read and gives a good insight into black family love. Another is 'Sula' by Toni Morrison. It shows the friendship and complex relationship between two black women, which has elements of love in different forms.