There are several book genres in the realm of literature. The various genres are geared towards different audiences in order to suit a variety of demands. Some readers are drawn to poetry, while others are drawn to mystery or romance. But which book genres are the most popular and what do people read around the world? The answer depends and differs from country to country.
While focusing on this analysis of genre in book reading around the world, I thought of verifying it with the most read book from country to country. TBH, the data provided here is almost accurate and the most read book in a country reflects similarities with the genre of reading.
I'm from India, so let's take it first. The most read book in India is the Rmayana which is a poetical work depicting the story of Lord Rama. If you ever come to India, you can easily listen some speaker singing these melodious songs or shlokas almost everywhere.
Let's talk about US
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Classics are the most searched book genre, followed by historical fiction and dystopian.
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“Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand and “Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov are the biggest “red flag” favorite books.
Based on total search volume, the top three most searched books across the U.S. in the past year were “The Hunger Games,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” and “The Outsiders.” Each novel offers a window into the themes that resonate with readers today. From the dystopian challenges of Panem to 1960s historical romantic fiction and young adult (YA) coming-of-age stories, these books have clearly sparked widespread interest.
So, What do you say?
Do you agree with the statistics about the most famous genre of book reading for your Country?
Do you believe that the type of genre in reading books has a lot to say in deciding the overall intellectual and cultural values of a country?