Books have been with us throughout our lifetime. Since our childhood, we have read a lot of books. That comprises fiction novels and all other books. Books have been there in the form of different languages, colours, sizes, and patterns.
Every book has specific tales of different emotions hate, love, compassion, excitement, fear, anger, sadness, etc. And they are the best sources of information, whether for education or entertainment.
Despite the Internet and television, there are a lot of buyers for books. Every book gives you an escape from reality. And it takes you to the world of creativity and imagination.
So, if you are in the market for a new read, we can suggest you the best. This blog embraces some of the best-selling books of all time. Go through the blog; to get to know the books most in demand.
Quotations From Chairman Tse Tung
The book also has another name that is “Little Red Book”. And about 1.1 billion copies have sold out worldwide. The book comprises 427 quotes on 33 different topics; created by Mao Zedong (formerly translated as Mao Tse-Tung).
He was the Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party of China and the leader of the Communist revolution in China in 1949. At first, the books of quotations were only accessible to military leaders. But, it got distributed to the Chinese public as a whole.
Don Quixote
Don Quixote is one of the best-selling books in history. Around 500 million copies have sold worldwide. This Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes got published in two parts. The first part got issued in 1605, and the second one in 1615.
Further, the book is known to be the most eminent work of literature from the Spanish age and the literary canon.
A Tale of Two Cities
This famous book is by Charles Dickens. He wrote this during the French revolution in London and Paris. Moreover, it got published in 1859.
The story tells the audience the dilemma of the French peasantry daunted by the French aristocracy in the years previous to the revolution. Around 200 million copies got sold worldwide.
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings is by the author John Tolkien (a.k.a. J.R.R. Tolkien). It is an epic fantasy novel that got published in 1954. The book sold almost 155 million copies. Moreover, this book has three parts- “The Fellowship of the Ring“, The Return of the King“ & The Two Towers”.
The book got converted into a movie serious with the same name. It was a great success and earned multi-million dollars. The book got the name Britain's best novel of all time in the BBC’s The Big Read in 2003.
The Little Prince
The book is universally beloved by children and adults. French aristocrat and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote this book. It got published in 1943 by Reynal and Hitchcock in English and French.
The book has sold around 142 copies all over the world. It portrays the free minds of children and their relentless urge to question. Also, the puzzles of the universe engage the invisible. The book got translated into 300 different languages.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The ahead of the pack Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone is by J. K. Rowling. And this is the first novel from the series ‘Harry Potter.' Also, it refers to one of the biggest young adult books of all time.
On 26 June 1997, Bloomsbury published the book in the UK. And in the succeeding year, it got published in America under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The book has got translated into 80 languages. Further, it turned out in 8 part series of films.
And Then There Were None
The iconic mystery novel is by English writer Agatha Christie. The book got issued in 1939. Since then, it has been one of the nail-biter novels in history. In addition, it has sold over 100 million copies to date. The book got issued by Collins Crime Club in the United Kingdom in 1939.
Later, it got published in America in 1940. In the story, Ten strangers of different backgrounds receive an invitation to an island for a weekend. But, they realised that they were standing face to face with death. The thrilling story made it trendy worldwide.
Dream of the Red Chamber
The book is from the list of China's four great classic novels. Cao Xueqin wrote it in the middle of the 18th century during the Qing dynasty. The novel got highly praised. People loved the story behind it.
Over the years, around 100 million copies sold out. And people refer to it as the masterpiece of Chinese literature. Also, readers thought that it was semi-biographical.
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien is the writer of this famous book. The story focuses on a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Further, he enjoys a comfortable and non-ambitious life. And he does not travel farther than his pantry or cellar. This novel is pre-qual to The Lord of the Rings.
But his life turns upside down when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves show up on his doorstep. They sent him on an adventure inclusive of raids, giants, dragons and war with the evil forces.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
The most well-known book is by the children's novelist, C. S. Lewis. First, the book got issued in the year in 1950. The book has sold over 85 million copies worldwide. Furthermore, the book is a series of 7 books. The book was ninth in the ranking of the BBC’s, The Big Red Poll in 2003.
Also, it has transformed into a blockbuster movie. The title is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Lewis wrote this masterpiece for his grandfather. Also, it got featured in Time Magazines, 100 Best Young-Adult books of all time.
Conclusion
We hope you have enjoyed the series of best-selling books. These books are extremely fabulous. And millions of people have loved these books. If you find them interesting, you can also purchase them.
