Can you recommend some of the best Colette novels for a beginner?

Sure. 'Gigi' is a great one. It's a charming story that has been adapted into other forms like the musical and movie, which shows its popularity and the richness of the story.

Another great work is 'Claudine at School'. This novel gives an interesting look into the life in a girls' school, with Claudine as a complex and vividly portrayed character. It's full of Colette's sharp observations on adolescence, female relationships, and the strictures of school life.

One of Colette's famous novels is 'Gigi'. It tells the story of a young girl growing up and her experiences in Parisian society.

For a beginner, you can't go wrong with Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. It's the origin of the modern Dracula concept. It's easy to follow and really sets the mood for vampire stories. Another good one is 'The Dracula Tape' by Fred Saberhagen. It tells the story from Dracula's point of view, which is really interesting and gives a different take on the whole Dracula thing.

Sure. 'Diablo: Demonsbane' is a good choice for beginners. It has a relatively straightforward story that is easy to follow. It's full of battles against demons which is a staple of the Diablo world. You can quickly get a sense of the dark and dangerous atmosphere of the Diablo universe through this novel.

Another good one for beginners is 'Dune Messiah'. It's not as overwhelming as some of the later books in terms of complexity. It gives a good continuation of the story started in 'Dune' and helps you understand the characters better.

You could also check out 'Deathwatch: First Founding'. It provides a bit of background on the Deathwatch's origins, which can be really helpful for someone new to these novels.

I'd recommend 'Rabbit, Run'. It's a good starting point as it's very engaging. The story of Rabbit's escapades and his search for something more in life is easy to follow and gives a great sense of Updike's writing style.

Sure. 'Relics' is a good start. It's relatively easy to follow and gives a good sense of Picard's character. The story isn't overly complicated and it has some really cool moments with the discovery of an ancient object.

Sure. 'The Fall of Reach' is a great start. It's not too complex and gives you a good foundation of the Halo universe, like who the Spartans are and what they're up against.