Books Published Each Year →

The number of books published yearly, including self-published and traditionally published books, is estimated to be between 3 million and 4 million, according to Google

Self-published books: In 2021, 2.3 million were self-published in the US.

Traditionally published books: An industry estimate is that 500,000 to 1 million new titles are published each year through a traditional publisher

In 2010, Google counted 129,864,880 unique books in the world since the invention of Gutenberg's printing press in 1440

Google estimates that there are 158,464,880 unique books worldwide as of 2023.

Bestselling Author of all Time →

The bestselling author of all time is a tie between William Shakespeare and Agatha Christie. Both are estimated to have sold a minimum of $2 billion each. Agatha wrote 42 books; William wrote 85 in his lifetime.

BookTok 120 Billion Users as of August 2024

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

BookTok is a subcommunity on the app TikTok that focuses on books and literature. Creators make videos reviewing, discussing, and joking about the books they read. These books range in genre, but many creators focus on young adult fiction, adult fantasy, and romance. The community is cited as impacting the publishing industry and book sales. The creators in this community are also known as BookTokers.

TikTok CEO Shou Chew explains how the app's algorithm drives virality and content moderation challenges. In a conversation with TED head Chris Anderson, he discusses TikTok creators, data privacy, and government manipulation.

Chew emphasizes his commitment to inspiring creativity and building community. When asked about TikTok's unique algorithm, Chew said it finds what you like rather than who you like.