I'm curious about the number of books that are able to sell 100,000 copies. I want to know how common or rare it is for a book to reach this sales milestone.
5 answers
Silvia
Sun Nov 10 2024
Achieving lifetime sales of 100,000 copies is a rare accomplishment for any book.
Leonardo
Sun Nov 10 2024
According to Google, only around 200 books out of the thousands released annually manage to reach this milestone.
CherryBlossomFall
Sat Nov 09 2024
These books often belong to specific genres that have a wide and enduring appeal.
GeishaMelody
Sat Nov 09 2024
One such genre is religious literature, with books like the Bible consistently selling well over long periods.
noah_doe_writer
Sat Nov 09 2024
Reference books also tend to have high and sustained sales, as they provide valuable information that is frequently accessed.