The best-selling books of all time
Literature has produced books that have achieved lasting success and captivated readers across generations and cultures.
According to Mark Manson, a best-selling author and curator of literary lists, the title of the best-selling book of all time goes to none other than the Bible.
The Bible, with an estimated 5 billion copies sold, stands unmatched in its reach and influence. This sacred text of Christianity has been translated into numerous languages and distributed worldwide, making it a foundation of religious and cultural history.
While the Bible holds the top spot, several other books have also achieved remarkable sales figures including the Quran.
With approximately 3 billion copies sold, the Quran is the holy book of Islam and has a profound impact on the lives of Muslims globally.
Commonly known as the "Little Red Book," the collection of Mao Zedong's speeches and writings has also sold around 900 million copies worldwide.
The classic Spanish novel, Don Quixote, written by Miguel de Cervantes is one of the most influential works of literature. It has sold about 500 million copies.
Another best-seller is the "Selected Articles of Chairman Mao" which has sold 450 million copies globally.
