Who read the most books?

Which countries read the most?
  • India, 10:42. With its citizens reading 10 hours and 42 minutes per week on average, India tops our list. ...
  • Thailand, 9:24. Thailand is second on our list, with a time of 9 hours and 24 minutes on average per week. ...
  • China, 8:00. China ranks third with eight hours on average.
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Who reads most books in the world?

Finland is the world's most literate nation – if you look at this data from 2016 about literacy achievement tests and support. If you rank nations only on their reading assessment results, Singapore would come top, followed by South Korea, Japan and China.
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Who is the most read person in the world?

From presidents and politicians to actors and musicians, here are 15 of the biggest famous readers of all time.
  • Jeff Bezos. ...
  • LeBron James. ...
  • Sheryl Sandberg. ...
  • Reese Witherspoon. ...
  • Bill Gates. ...
  • Sarah Jessica Parker. ...
  • Oprah Winfrey. Alberto E. ...
  • Malala Yousafzai. Jemal Countess/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images.
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Which person has the most books?

The most published works by one author is 1,084 by L. Ron Hubbard (USA) whose first work was published in February 1934 and the last in March 2006.
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What is the most books read in a lifetime?

Around 4600, If You Read Fast.
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Who is the fastest reader in the world?

Howard Berg is considered the fastest reader in the world. "The Guinness World Record Book" recognized Berg in 1990 for his ability to read more than 25,000 words per minute and write more than 100 words per minute.
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Can you read 100 books in a year?

There are 52 weeks in a year, meaning you need to read about two books a week if you want to read 100 books in the year. This amounts to an average of 3.5 days to read each book. This may sound daunting, but remember, some books will be shorter and only take a day or two to read.
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Who is the #1 best-selling author?

James Patterson is the world's highest-paid author by a wide margin, and has been the world's best-selling author since 2001. He has sold more than 350 million books worldwide, and is most famous for the "Alex Cross" crime novel series.
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Who is the richest writer in the world?

FAQs on Richest Writers

J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, is the richest writer in the world with a net worth of $1 billion.
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Who is the greatest author of all time?

The 10 Greatest Authors of All Time
  • Leo Tolstoy – 327.
  • William Shakespeare – 293.
  • James Joyce – 194.
  • Vladimir Nabokov – 190.
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky – 177.
  • William Faulkner – 173.
  • Charles Dickens – 168.
  • Anton Checkhov – 165.
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Who reads 50 books a year?

Bill Gates reads 50 books per year — and he's not alone!

This, in turn, means they can make better decisions in their life and work, and paves the way to a successful life.
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Who is a well read person?

A well-read person has read a lot of books and has learned a lot from them. He was clever, well-read and interested in the arts.
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Which country read more books?

With its citizens reading 10 hours and 42 minutes per week on average, India tops our list.
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Are readers smarter?

Studies have shown repeatedly that people who read print books score higher on comprehension tests and remember more of what they read than people who read the same material in a digital form.
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Is J.K. Rowling richer than the Queen?

So, yeah, J. K. Rowling is rich. In fact, she's richer than the Queen of England. The once beloved and now controversial writer has made an absolute fortune off The Boy Who Lived—she's currently one of the wealthiest authors in the world.
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What is the most sold book in the world?

He found that the Bible far outsold any other book, with a whopping 3.9 billion copies sold over the last 50 years. "Quotations from the Works of Mao Tse-tung" came in second with 820 million copies sold, and "Harry Potter" came in third with 400 million copies sold.
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Who is the world richest kid?

Prince George Alexander Louis, the world's richest kid has an estimated net worth of $3 billion. He is the son of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
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Who is the most famous book?

10 Most Popular Books of All Time
  • Don Quixote. By Miguel de Cervantes. ...
  • Lord of the Rings. By J.R.R. Tolkien. ...
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. By J.K. Rowling. ...
  • And Then There Were None. By Agatha Christie. ...
  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. By Lewis Carroll. ...
  • The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. ...
  • Pinocchio. ...
  • Catcher in the Rye.
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What is the hottest book right now?

The 23 most popular books right now, according to Goodreads members:
  • "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. ...
  • "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. ...
  • "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. ...
  • "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. ...
  • "The Great Gatsby" by F. ...
  • "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens.
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Who are the top 5 authors of all time?

Top 10 Authors by Number of Books Selected
  • William Shakespeare – 11.
  • William Faulkner – 6.
  • Henry James – 6.
  • Jane Austen – 5.
  • Charles Dickens – 5.
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky – 5.
  • Ernest Hemingway – 5.
  • Franz Kafka – 5.
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How many books is too many?

How many books does a person have to own to officially be labeled a book hoarder? According to Shelfari's Compulsive Book Hoarders Group, the answer is simple: 1,000 or more.
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Should I read 2 books at once?

Reading multiple books at once helps you get through your TBR pile faster. It may seem contradictory, but when you are reading more than one book at once, you can actually get through your To Be Read pile faster than if you took it one title at a time.
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How can I read faster?

Reading faster begins before you start reading
  1. Be selective and tune into your intention. ...
  2. Don't get too comfortable. ...
  3. Preview information. ...
  4. Focus on keywords. ...
  5. Try the indenting method. ...
  6. Stop subvocalizing. ...
  7. Use your finger as a guide. ...
  8. Try the magic white card trick.
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How fast can Bill Gates read?

Bill Gates reads 50 books a year, at about 750 WPM (words per minute) with 90% comprehension, and attributes much of his success to reading.
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