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By Jason McDonald


Books are among the oldest forms of entertainment in the world. With these, readers can find themselves in worlds that wouldn't have been fathomed otherwise, following the adventures of the main characters all the while. As you may imagine, some books have been more successful than others, especially in terms of sales. For a better understanding of the individual books, not including series, that made the most money, here is some insight provided by Robert Jain.

The Little Prince - Often regarded as the most popular work penned by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince transcended French culture and become a popular book worldwide. This story of a stranded pilot and a "little prince" he encounters, hence the name, is nothing short of legendary among avid readers. The Little Prince has made considerable money, according to names such as Bob Jain, with approximately 140 million sales to its name.

The Lord of the Rings - Not only was The Lord of the Rings, released in the mid-1950s, one of the most successful adventure books, but it became a worldwide hit spawning video games, movies, and even animation. As far as the original novel by J.R.R. Tolkien is concerned, its legendary status is undeniable. Not only did this novel grab people due to its setting, story, and characters, but it ended up selling approximately 150 million copies in the process. For fans of adventure, this book is recommended reading.

A Tale of Two Cities - Published by Charles Dickens in 1859, A Tale of Two Cities stands as a landmark in historical fiction. If you've ever read or heard the line, "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times," know that it came from this book. Furthermore, this book served as a window into Europe during the French Revolution. As far as sales are concerned, it sold about 200 million copies, which is an impressive statistic to say the least.

Don Quixote - Regarded as the best-selling individual book in history, Don Quixote sold approximately 500 million copies. Despite the fact that it was originally published in Spanish by Miguel de Cervantes in 1605, it has since been released in other languages. This story is equal parts adventure and comedy, which makes it all the more interesting. For those that are interested in reading something more unique, even if it borders on parody, Don Quixote is recommended.




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