Top Best-selling Books of All Time 

Sep 29, 2023, 15:15 IST

C Krishnasai

Don Quixote  

An epic novel by Miguel de Cervantes, it was published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. It is labelled as one of the greatest works ever written. More than 500 million copies have been sold till now 

A Tale of Two Cities  

This novel by Charles Dickens was published in 1859. The story is set in the late 18th century against the background of the French Revolution.  More than 200 million copies have been sold worldwide. 

The Lord of the Rings  

This epic fantasy novel was authored by JRR Tolkien. Initially released as a sequel to his 1937 book The Hobbit, the novel eventually developed into a much larger work.  More than 150 million copies have been sold 

The Little Prince  

Authored by French writer, and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the book tells the story of a child who travels the universe gaining wisdom. The novella has sold some 200 million copies

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

First published in 1997, this fantasy novel was JK Rowling’s debut book, which was followed by seven sequels. Translated into almost 100 languages, the book sold almost 125 million copies. 

And Then There Were None  

This mystery crime novel by Agastha Christie is one of the most successful books of all time. Selling 115 million copies till date, the book was also the first-ever novel to break the one million mark on sold copies.

The Dream of the Red Chamber  

First published in 1791, this novel is considered as one of China’s greatest classical novels written. This book has been translated from Chinese and read by millions of readers outside of China as well. Around 105 million copies have been sold. 

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