The 100 Must-Read Books of 2022 (2024)

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How many books do you need to read a week to read 100 in a year? ›

100 books a year is approximately two books a week. Novels are generally around 240 pages. A typical reading speed is about one page per minute. So, it will take eight hours of reading each week to read two books.

There are 52 weeks in a year, meaning you need to read about two books a week if you want to read 100 books in the year. This amounts to an average of 3.5 days to read each book. This may sound daunting, but remember, some books will be shorter and only take a day or two to read.

With over 5 billion copies sold and distributed, the Bible takes the top spot as the most read and widely distributed book in the world.

That's it: reading 100 books in a year can make you smarter, more well-spoken, and more focused. And it will also make you the life of the party (or at least the most annoying person at the party). So, why not challenge yourself to reach this reading goal and enjoy all the benefits it has to offer?

Read 50 Pages a Day

Multiply that times 52 weeks in a year, and you've read 100 books. How you read those 50 pages is really up to you. You can spend an hour reading. Or you can schedule 5 10 minute sessions a day and read 10 pages during that time.

Reading 50 books in a year is a rewarding goal. It can help enhance your understanding of the world and improve focus, concentration, and memory. It's also a great way to escape the stresses of daily life and immerse yourself in new worlds. More than anything, it's a way to challenge yourself.

Generally, a reasonable book goal for the year would be 12-15 books if you have a full-time job and other commitments. However, if you have more free time and are comfortable with the level of difficulty and length of the books you plan on reading, you could aim for a higher number.

The average American reads 12.6 books per year, including the books they started reading but haven't necessarily completed. If we count only fully-read books, the average American adult reads just over 5 books per year.

This is a list of best-selling books that are not comic books or textbooks. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the best-selling book in the world is The Bible.

​The Holy Bible

The 'Holy Bible' holds the title for the most-read book in the world.

What is the number 1 most popular book in the world? ›

The Bible — 5 to 7 billion

The site says that 6.4 Bibles are sold every 10 seconds. The Guinness Book of World Records highlights a 2021 study by the British and Foreign Bible Society that offered a similar figure. It suggests the total number of Bibles printed is most likely between 5 and 7 billion copies.

Although the numbers vary over time, and between the studies that release them, it's estimated that the average person reads 12 books each year. This can fluctuate among specific demographics, regions, and literacy levels.

Books read in 12 months

Older generations more regularly complete their books, as the average GenX adult reads 6.01 full books per year, while Boomers average around 9.54 books over the same period. 45.93% of Boomers read more than 4 books in a year, with 25.91% reading more than 11 books.

Reading 100 books in a year is an accomplishment. For most people, it will stretch their horizons and stretch their brain to its limit. But it won't make you smarter unless what you read actually starts to impact the way that you live.

Reading 50 books a year may seem ambitious, but it is achievable with some planning. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, escape into a new world, or challenge yourself, this guide will show you how to reach your goal of 50 books a year.