BOOKS & WORDS

Oldest Known Book: The oldest known printed book is the “Diamond Sutra,” created in China in 868 AD, which is a Buddhist text.
Longest Novel: The longest novel ever written is “In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust, which contains over 1.2 million words.
Most Translated Book: The Bible holds the record for the most translated book in the world, available in over 3,000 languages.
Word Count in English: The English language has a vast vocabulary, with estimates suggesting over 1 million words, though many are technical or obsolete.
Book Sales: The best-selling book series of all time is “Harry Potter,” with over 500 million copies sold globally.
E-Books Growth: The e-book market has grown significantly, with digital books accounting for about 20% of the overall book sales in recent years.
Famous First Lines: The opening line of “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville, “Call me Ishmael,” is one of the most quoted first lines in literature.
National Read a Book Day: Celebrated on September 6 each year, National Read a Book Day encourages people to pick up a book and read, promoting literacy and a love for reading.