Millions of books have been written, but only a few are masterpieces. In this article, we’re taking a moment to celebrate some of the books that allow you to visit somewhere new, transporting you to the past, an imagined future, and entirely new worlds.
NetCredit identified the best-selling books in every country in the world to highlight which works of literature let their settings shine. NetCredit created an algorithm to give each book a score according to its Goodreads rating (about 13,000 books total) then made a series of virtual bookshelves and maps to showcase the top-scoring book set in each country.
Readers’ preferences from around the world are as unique as the countries and cultures they represent, with a few similarities in between. However, according to the survey, The Alchemist by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho is the most popular book in Africa. The plot follows an allegorical story of a young Spanish shepherd who travels in search of treasure.
The Alchemist by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie also topped the list, in part set in Nigeria. The book tells the story of a young woman departing military-ruled Nigeria for the US, leaving family, friends, lovers, and culture behind.
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie also topped the list, in part set in Nigeria. The book tells the story of a young woman departing military-ruled Nigeria for the US, leaving family, friends, lovers, and culture behind.
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