The statistics show the ranking of the ten most-read book series in history based on the number of copies sold worldwide. As of April 23, 2018, "Harry Potter" led the ranking, having sold more than *** million copies worldwide. The adventures of the teenage wizard written by British author J. K. Rowling were followed by "Goosebumps" and "Perry Mason," in second and third positions respectively.
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El Mundo. (April 23, 2018). Ranking of the 10 book series with the highest number of copies sold worldwide as of April 23, 2018 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1636249/bestselling-book-series-in-history-worldwide/
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Ranking of the 10 book series with the highest number of copies sold worldwide as of April 23, 2018 (in millions) [Graph], El Mundo, April 23, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1636249/bestselling-book-series-in-history-worldwide/
