9 Best-Selling Books Throughout History
Wondering about stocking up your library with classic bestsellers? Take a look at these top 9 best-selling novels throughout history. You probably have read most of them, and for the rest- you know which book to buy next!
#1. A Tale of Two Cities- Charles Dickens
Published in 1859, this gem by Charles Dickens still remains a favorite with people. The book has sold over 200 million copies and is an all time classic!
#2. The Lord of the Rings- J.R.R Tolkien
Originally it came with 3 volumes and all three of them combined have sold over 150 million copies. Published in 1954, the book started a whole new era of fiction and following and was later turned into movies.
#3. The Little Prince- Antoine De Saint- Exupery
The original manuscript for the book was in French. Published in 1943, the book gained huge readership selling over 140 million copies. Though it looks simplistic and child-like, the book actually has a lot of emotional complexity.