What are the 5 most read books in the world?

  

Hi guys! Today I want to talk about a very interesting topic, books! They are precious since they have the power to educate and entertain so many people and they have done that for such a long time!  Now, in this article, I’ll focus on the 5 most famous books.

 1. The Bible

The Bible is the best-selling and most read book in the world, with billions of copies distributed in several languages. It divided into the Old and New Testaments, it is the sacred text of the Christian and Jewish religions and has had an important influence on Western culture.

Many stories in the Bible, such as those of Adamo and Eva, Mosé and Golia are an integral part of popular culture. 

2. The Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse Tung

Also known as "The Little Red Book," this collection of quotes from Chinese leader Mao Tse-Tung was distributed during China's Cultural Revolution. With over a billion copies printed, it played a role in spreading Chinese communist ideology. The quotes cover topics like: revolution, communism and class struggle. 

 3. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" by J.K. Rowling

The first book in the Harry Potter series has had an extraordinary impact on contemporary literature and popular culture. Published in 1997, it tells the story of Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his destiny at Hogwarts, the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Harry Potter series generated blockbuster movies, video games, merchandise, and theme parks.

4. "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien

This epic trilogy is a masterpiece of fantasy literature. It is composed of: "The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King", the background of these books is “The  Hobbit”,  these other trilogy is about the adventures of Frodo Baggins and his friends in the fight against the Dark Lord Sauron.

It published in the 1950s, Tolkien's saga has inspired films, games, and numerous literary works. The world created by Tolkien, with its: languages and geographies has become a landmark in the fantasy.

 5. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

"The Alchemist" is a philosophical novel that has fascinated readers all over the world.

Written by Paulo Coelho and published in 1988, it tells the story of Santiago, a young Spanish pastor who do a journey in search of treasure, only to discover that the real treasure is the journey and the lessons learned along the way.

With its universal message about finding one's destiny and self-discovery, "The Alchemist" has been translated into many languages and has become a highly successful book internationally.

 Today's Blogger

Hi, my name is Riccardo Rossi , I'm a student in the third year of Liceo Scientifico. In my free time I do many things, for example, I watch football matches on TV, I keep fit doing some exercise or hang out with my friends. Now, I also write for our school web magazine. I hope you enjoy reading my posts!