The top 10 bestselling books list is long. There are so many books which fit the bill. But this list includes the ones globally popular among readers. The list covers some of the most loved literary works by some of the finest writers.
List of 10 Bestselling Books
Everyone may not agree with this list. However, this list of bestselling books contains many masterpieces.
1 – The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Hobbit is a book written back in 1937. This book is about the adventure of a child who wants to win a share of the treasure. A dragon named Smaug guards the treasure. The story is sequenced into chapters, with each one adding more thrill, excitement, and new twists to the plot. The adventures and the challenges make it even more interesting to read. The book never went out of print with video games, board games, screens, radios, and dramas made around its theme.
2 – The Lord of the Rings – J. R. R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings is another masterpiece by the same writer. The novel also was written between 1937 and 1949 and came out in stages. The story revolves around different characters, starting from the Middle-Earth instead of typical English settings. The plot’s main feature is its ability to retain the interest of the readers for a long time. The movie Lord of the Rings received highly positive reviews and played a pivotal part in making the book more famous.
3 – The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games is a series of three novels which revolves around young characters of Katniss Everdeen & Peeta Meltark. The story of Panem, a country with a wealthy Capitol and twelve other districts stricken with poverty. A boy and one girl get selected from every district for the annual games each year, an event televised live. Each of the pairs of boy and girl from every district has to fight till they die or win the game. The movie “The Hunger Games” accurately depicted the settings of this novel and became a worldwide hit at the box office.
4 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final novel in the famous series. The book had become an instant hit since it was given an excellent ending to the story of Harry Potter. Around 15 million copies of the book were sold worldwide in 93 countries. The critics believe that the theme of living and dying in a corrupt society has made it so famous. The novel has got translated into 120 languages.
5 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Jeff Kinney
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of fiction books. The story revolves around the life of a kid with the name of Greg. The diary contains the daily things that the kid does in his life. Children have taken keen interest in this book due to the unique adventure sthe kid undertakes. The book now has 11 editions in the market. The 20th Century Fox studio has made a movie out of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
6 – 1984 – George Orwell
The 1984 novel is one of the bestselling books by George Orwell. It is a concept of the Big Brother watching you no matter where you are. The story is about Britain after a post-war scenario broken down due to civil conflicts & revolution. The novel 1984 is a futurist novel of his time depicting times where people would have no privacy. The book 1984 tells about a time similar to the one in which we currently live. The technological devices we use are spying on us. A unique idea at that point which made it famous for its mysterious nature.
7 – Hamlet – William Shakespeare
The Hamlet is one of the most revered works of William Shakespeare. The plot revolves around Denmark where Claudius, the brother of the king, murders him to take over the throne and marry his window. The story is narrated thousands of times with numerous variations, always captivating the attention of the audiences. The family feud with the returning ghost of the dead King makes the story even more attractive. Hamlet is one of the bestselling books due to the twists and turns offering intriguing revelations about the human greed for power.
8 – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Alice’s Adventures consists of many chapters. It is a child fantasy novel taking the readers into a new world. Alice comes across many mysterious places and characters in her adventures. The book written in 1865 was made more interesting with the inclusion of illustrations. The writer included 37 pictures to make the story more appealing. The book failed to get rave reviews in 1888. However, with the passage of time and adoptions, it became more popular among children.
9 – Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Crime and Punishment is one of the bestselling books by a Russian Author. The story is about Rodion Raskolnikov, who plans to kill a pawnbroker. He gives himself the reason that by killing the pawnbroker, he can take all her money. He intends to use the money to do good deeds. To test his theory that some people have the right to kill others, he commits a murder. The ex-student tries to compare himself with Napolean Bonaparte.
10 – Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
It is an exciting novel by the famous writer Charles Dickens. The story narrates the life of an orphan, focusing on personal development and personal growth. The book exhibits a setting of London and Kent in the mid-19th century. The character Pip reflects his life struggles in prison, against poverty, and in chains. The theme covers beautiful yet contrasting concepts of love and rejection, and wealth and poverty.
