Can you name the bestselling authors of English-language literature?

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  • Source: Wikipedia
  • Wikipedia lists the bestselling fiction authors of all time, including many whose works were originally published in other languages. This quiz only includes those originally published in English.
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Famous for...AuthorMax. estimated sales
Plays4 billion
Mysteries4 billion
Romance1 billion
Adventure750 million
Suspense600 million
Romantic suspense600 million
Children's literature600 million
Children's literature600 million
Children's literature400 million
Horror350 million
Westerns330 million
Thrillers325 million
Mysteries325 million
Romance300 million
Espionage290 million
Famous for...AuthorMax. estimated sales
Legal thrillers250 million
Westerns250 million
Fantasy250 million
Fantasy/Children's literature200 million
Novels200 million
Children's literature150 million
Thrillers150 million
Thrillers150 million
Thrillers150 million
Children's literature150 million
Children's literature100 million
Romance100 million
Medical thrillers100 million
Vampires100 million
Sparkly vampires100 million
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Bestselling authors Quiz

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  • Created Jun 24, 2010 in Literature
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