8 Best Books to Read for Beginners

Starting a reading habit can be difficult if you pick a book that feels too complicated or slow. For new readers a book with a strong story, simple writing and interesting characters can be a much better choice. Here are 10 books that are worth considering if you want to start reading.

8 Best Books to Read for Beginners

1. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner is one of the best choices for a beginner who wants a book with a plot that keeps moving. This has emotional story, friendship, family and redemption. The story follows Amir and Hassan are two boys growing up in Afghanistan. A childhood event changes their lives and years later Amir gets an opportunity to face his past.

2. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

This book is emotional, funny and heartwarming. Ove is an older man who believes that everything should be done properly. He is also lonely and has become disconnected from the people around him. His life changes when a new family moves in next door.

3. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

This is a short, simple and inspiring book. The story follows Santiago a young shepherd who dreams about finding treasure. He leaves his home and begins a journey that takes him across different places. During the journey he learns about dreams, choices and finding one’s purpose.

4. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

If you want something that makes you want to keep turning the pages The Silent Patient is a great choice. Alicia Berenson is a successful painter whose life changes after her husband is found dead. She is accused of the crime but never speaks another word.

5. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

This book has Adventure, magic and an engaging story. Harry Potter discovers that he is a wizard and is invited to study at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

6. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

This book has powerful characters and an unusual story. Set in Nazi Germany, The Book Thief follows a young girl named Liesel. She develops a special relationship with books while her family hides a Jewish man in their home.

7. The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

The river evolves around Indian mythology with a fresh perspective. If you want an good story, The Palace of Illusions is a good option. The novel retells the story of the Mahabharata.

8. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The book is short and easy to read. The Little Prince is a short story about a young prince who travels from one planet to another. Although the story is simple, it explores friendship, love, loneliness and how people see the world.

Which Book Is Best for a Beginner?

The best choice depends on the type of story you enjoy.
If you like Start with
Emotional stories The Kite Runner
Mystery and suspense The Silent Patient
Fantasy Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Indian mythology The Palace of Illusions
Adventure The Hobbit
Short books The Little Prince
Heartwarming stories A Man Called Ove
Magical stories Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Inspirational stories The Alchemist
Historical fiction The Book Thief