Some books have been captivating the readership in Germany for decades and, in addition to current new releases, always make it to the bestseller lists.
Well, the best -selling books ever is an BIIIish exaggerated. The Allensbach Institute and the Buchreport specialist journal "only" determine the best-selling books in Germany since 1961 and 1971.
So if you want to know which books have particularly enthusiastically enthusiastic about in the last 65 and which should not be missing on any book shelf, you should now read on.
1. "The infinite story" by Michael Ende
Michael Ende's "The Infinite History" is not only one of the best -selling books from the past 65 years - and has a total of over 111 weeks at the top of the bestseller list - but also a timeless classic of German literature. The magical journey of Bastian Balthasar Bux into the Reich Fantásien has captivated generations of readers and still shapes fantasy literature worldwide.
With its profound message about courage, friendship and the power of imagination, this masterpiece belongs to every bookshelf - an imperishable treasure for young and old.
2. "The shaman" by Noah Gordon
"The Shaman" by Noah Gordon is the rousing continuation of his world success "The Medicus" (Order here from Thalia*).
The gripping story follows Rob J. Cole, the descendant of the famous Medicus, to the 19th century to America, where he finds his way against all resistance as a doctor and surgeon. With a successful mix of history, medicine and moving family fates, Gordon has been inspiring millions of readers for years.
3. "The love in the times of cholera" by Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of a love that survives for half a century in "The love in the times of cholera".
The story of Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza is a sensitive story about longing, loss and the imperishable of feelings. With its unmistakable magical realism, the Nobel Laureate Literature creates a poetic world that still touches readers. A timeless masterpiece about the power of love that belongs to every bookshelf.
4. "Sofies Welt" von Jostein Gaarder
With “Sofies Welt”, Jostein Gaarder has created a unique work that brought millions of readers closer to the world of philosophy. In the form of a captivating story, the novel leads the young Sofie on an exciting journey through the great questions of life and the thoughts of the most important philosophers.
Gaarder's mix of narrative art and philosophy lessons made the book an international bestseller and a cult classic that still inspires young and old today. Have you already read it? If not, then you should definitely catch up.
5. "Salt on our skin" by Benoîte Groult
Benoîte Grult's "Salt on our skin" is a modern classic about a love that overcomes all opposites. The novel tells of the passionate affair between an intellectual parisian and a Breton fisherman - two people from completely different worlds who are attracted to each other for a lifetime.
Groult writes about passion, longing and freedom to follow his heart with a lot of sensitivity. A novel that was at the top of the bestseller lists for a total of 61 weeks.
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