“What book should I read next?” you might be wondering; we’ve got your back. This article is packed with fantastic novels to read!
It’s also worth noting that various religious and political literature, such as The Bible, Quran, and Chairman Mao’s Quotations, is thought to have over a billion copies each. However, because many of these publications are given out by churches or governments, sales figures are practically hard to track. Hence, we decided not to include Prominent religious and political works here, although we can all agree that they are among the best-selling books of all time.
So, let’s head right into our list of top 10 selling books that we highly recommend.
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A tale of two cities
200 million copies sold
Genre: historical fiction
Author: Charles dickens
‘A Tale of Two Cities’ is considered one of the best-selling novels of all time, as it is Dicken’s most well-known work of historical fiction. On the BBC’s The Big Read survey in 2003, the novel was ranked 63rd, so if you haven’t read it yet, so grab your first copy right now.
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
150 million copies sold
Genre: Fantasy
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
This book is occasionally mistaken as a trilogy since it contains three parts (“The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers,” and “The Return of the King”). However, in reality, it is actually written as a single story, not a trilogy. Tolkien’s fantasy work has become a massive success outside the book business. It gained a worldwide cult following several decades after the author’s death in 1973, and the three films based on the book were also big successes.
The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince)
150 million copies sold
Genre: Children’s Novel
Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery
After France’s surrender to Nazi Germany’s invasion in 1940, Saint-Exupery published the book in 1943 while living in exile in the United States. The Little Prince would be the most successful, as well as the last, novel written by the French multi-talent. This is my favorite book of all time and is highly recommended for all ages!
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
120 million copies sold
Genre: Fantasy
Author: J.K. Rowling
What I need to say more about harry potter. It’s a must-read for everyone, regardless of age and genre. It’s a complete package.
And Then There Were None
100 million copies sold
Genre: Mystery Crime
Author: Agatha Christie
The Collins Crime Club originally published Ten Little Niggers on November 6, 1939, in the United Kingdom, after the children’s counting rhyme and minstrel song that serves as a crucial story element. The book is the world’s best-selling mystery, and we highly recommend it.
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The Dream of The Red Chamber
100 million copies sold
Genre: Novel
Author: Cao Xueqin (a.k.a. Tsao Hsueh-Chin)
Cao displays the father’s control over his family, but the story is meant to be a tribute to the ladies he met as a child: friends, relatives, and enslaved people. On a deeper level, the author examines theological and philosophical issues, and the literary style has echoes of late Ming dramas and novels, as well as poetry from earlier periods.
The Hobbit
100 million copies sold
Genre: Fantasy
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
another J.R.R. Tolkien novel, the Times describes it as:
“The truth is that in this book, several good things, never before united, have come together: a fund of humor, an understanding of children, and a happy fusion of the scholars with the poet’s grasp of mythology…”
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
85 million copies sold
Genre: Fantasy, children’s fantasy
Author: C. S. Lewis
The novel was named to Time magazine’s lists of the 100 Best Young-Adult Books of All Time and the 100 Best English-Language Novels Published Since 1923. Most of us have read this in school; rightly so; it is a revolutionary book with thought-provoking concepts.
She: A History of Adventure
83 million copies sold
Genre: Adventure
Author: H. Rider Haggard
The story is told in the first person and follows Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey on their trip to a hidden kingdom in the African interior. The work particularly examined themes of female authority and feminine behavior in the figure of She. It has received both praise and criticism for its portrayal of womanhood, but nevertheless a reflationary book.
The Da Vinci Code
80 million copies sold
Genre: mystery thriller
Author: Dan Brown
The Da Vinci Code sparked widespread curiosity about the Holy Grail legend and Mary Magdalene’s significance in Christianity’s history. Many Christian groups have decried the book as an attack on the Catholic Church, and it has been roundly attacked for historical and scientific inaccuracies. Despite this, the work became a worldwide sensation and a mystery thriller with educational doses here and there.
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