short books to read for beginners

I'd recommend 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a short but very impactful story that can introduce beginners to the power of short stories. Also, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It has a heartwarming and ironic plot that is characteristic of O. Henry's writing.

For beginners, 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang is a great 2018 novel. It has a simple and engaging love story that is easy to follow. The characters are likeable, and it gives a good introduction to contemporary romance novels.

For beginners, 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood is a good choice. It's a light - hearted romance set in the scientific community, easy to follow and quite enjoyable. Another option could be 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt. It has an endearing octopus as one of the main characters and a simple yet touching story.

A good beginner - friendly historical fiction book is 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Although it's more of a children's story, it has historical elements and is set in England. 'Black Beauty' by Anna Sewell is another one. It's about the life of a horse in 19th - century England and gives insights into that era. And 'Call of the Wild' by Jack London, set during the Klondike Gold Rush, is an engaging read for those new to historical fiction.

"Magic: From Beginner to Master" is a light novel written by the author, Dimensional Scavenger. It is a fantasy novel. The general plot of this novel is as follows: This was a magic learning guide. From the perspective of a beginner who had never come into contact with magic, through easy-to-understand language and colorful adventures, he explained the basic fact that "learning magic also requires talent." There are a total of 19 volumes in the book series, and this book includes the first two volumes. ---------------------------- 'Top Student's Learning System' was a sci-fi novel written by the author. The general plot of the novel was: How could a child born in the countryside with mediocre intelligence step out of his small county town, step by step, step by step through his own efforts, embark on the path of scientific research, and step onto the world stage? The first step in life started with a math competition. From pure mathematics to applied mathematics, from the simplicity of the subject to complexity, from test papers to scientific research papers. From a slacker to a top student. This was the story of a student who became a top student step by step, and then a top student who became a research expert step by step, affecting the world... ---------------------------- "Smart Computer" was a novel about urban life written by the author, Rotating Breeze. The general plot of the novel was: Chen Ran, a college student, picked up a watch and realized that it was a small smart computer. This smart computer didn't have modern technology, nor did it have advanced information. It couldn't even download a large amount of information from the Internet because of its small storage space. This smart computer with a small storage space was only installed with a learning assistant system. There was no other software. It only had four basic functions: making study plans, supervising the learning process, stimulating brain development, and the most basic computing function... [PS: After the release, the updates will still be stable, no less than 5000 per day. Thank you for your support!] Breeze will definitely put in the effort to finish the book. Thank you for your support and recommendation! ---------------------------- "Foreignland's Strongest System" was a fantasy novel written by the author, Thunderkill. The general plot of this novel was: What? You're asking me why my learning speed is so fast? Uh, you're talking about skills, right? Of course, you can learn it at a glance. Aren't you? What? You're asking me if I don't have a bottleneck in my cultivation? Uh, you should be talking about the class change mission, right? … Please submit, please recommend! ---------------------------- The Data Cultivation System was a game novel written by the author, Lone Wing. The general plot of the novel was: Zhuge Xiang was originally a reserve disciple of the Asura Sect. He had worked hard to comprehend Qi-Jin and become an official disciple of the Asura Sect. A chance encounter allowed him to obtain the 'magic weapon' of the super gaming system. With this magic treasure in hand, as Zhuge Xiang's strength increased, all sorts of magical functions were revealed. Character panel, experience points system, skill points, parcel space, mission system, mini map radar, life skills… Let's see how he will soar to the sky and become famous with the game system in his hands… New book uploaded,"The Final Ascension", Book Number: 3388830. There is a link below ~ I need everyone's support ~~ ---------------------------- "Becoming the Richest Man Begins with Elves" was a light novel by the author, Cheng E Yang Shan. It was a derivative doujinshi novel. The general plot of this novel was: A new masterpiece in the elvish language. Don't miss it when you pass by. Are you still worried about not being able to find a good book? Are you still doing nothing to kill time? Move your hand and point, and you will open the door to a new world. The Spritish Version of the Lost Richest Man Series,'The Lost Richest Man Begins with the Sprites' shows the role of the Sprites from a different perspective!" Group ID: 656841782 ---------------------------- Super Actuary was a virtual online game novel written by the author Yi Cheng. The general plot of the novel was: Actuaries were a business profession that dealt with financial risks. Actuaries use mathematical, economic, financial, and statistics tools to deal with uncertain and unknown events related to insurance and reinsurers. r They were good at analyzing data and finding the most efficient way to solve problems. r The protagonist of this book was a genius actuary. He was tired of the deception in the business world and began to seek an ordinary life. Unknowingly, he entered Warcraft Heroes, a game that used Warcraft and various RPG games as its background. He used his amazing computing and data analysis abilities to create his own world. r *\r P.S. 1: This book is a bit exaggerated and a bit distorted. The rigorous party, the realistic party, and the reasonable party should all retreat! The temple is too small to accommodate the Great Bodhisattva! r [PlayStation 2: Advanced Group: A group of 87465400 players.] The second group of 88015916 readers who like this book, Dota, and Warcraft, please come in! r Ps3: I'm not an avatar! She was just a rookie, just a minor one… ---------------------------- Super Sigil Laboratory was a fantasy novel written by the author, Duan Jia Mingyue. The general plot of this novel was: The new book,"Training Class for Writers," has been released. Please support me. ---------------------------- "Heroic Glory" was a gaming and e-sports novel written by the author, Fox. The general plot of this novel was: A doppelganger accidentally came to a world where kings prevailed. The streamer here taught you to fight five at once, and the super god doppelganger taught you to fight nine at once. Did his teammate die in the spring? That's good. The entire economy will be mine. Book friends who like to gang up can come in and play. [PS: I have finished the old book. Please feel free to collect it.] ---------------------------- "I Have Special Reading Skills" was a novel about urban life written by the author, Li. The general plot of the novel was: "Ding! You have completed a Mathematics test. Mental Arithmetic Level +1!" Ding!"You have finished reading <<Beginner's Code>>. Your programming skill has been acquired!" Ding!"You have read Journey to the West. You have received 3 hairs of the Great Sage!" Ding!"You have watched the Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre. You have received a chance to transmigrate!"

Probably. Since they are short, beginners can finish them relatively quickly and get a sense of different literary elements without being overwhelmed by a long, complex narrative.

For beginners, 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is a great start. It's set in Nazi Germany and is narrated by Death. It gives a unique perspective on the events of the time and is written in a very engaging style.

For beginners, 'The Little Prince' is a great choice. It has simple yet profound language and tells a beautiful story about friendship, love, and the nature of humanity. It's also a short read, which is perfect for those starting out.

For beginners, 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion is a great choice. It's a light - hearted and humorous story about a genetics professor who has Asperger's syndrome and his quest to find a wife. It's easy to read and has a very likable main character.

For beginners, 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho is a great choice. It's a simple yet profound novel with a beautiful story about following one's dreams. Another good one is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It's a heartwarming tale of friendship between a pig and a spider. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is also highly recommended. It has a lot of deep, philosophical ideas presented in an accessible way.