Books for beginners: How to make reading new genres interesting and engrossing?

These books have stood the test of time for a reason! They're often well-written and considered foundational works in their genre. They'll give you a good understanding of the genre's core elements and style.

Jumping into a massive textbook can be daunting, especially in a new genre. Starting with a shorter book or an introductory guide lets you test the waters and see if you enjoy the topic.

1. Science: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari.
2. History: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah.
3. True Crime: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson tells the true story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who operated a murder hotel during the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote tells the story of a brutal Kansas murder case.
4. Biography: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, Educated by Tara Westover

1. Fantasy: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull.
2. Science Fiction: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
3. Mystery: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories.
4. Historical Fiction: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Claudius by Robert Graves.

Remember, this is just a starting point! The most important thing is to pick a book that sounds interesting to you. Don't be afraid to experiment and try different genres until you find your favorites. Happy reading!mindmap