GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
James Patterson Book Count Statistics
James Patterson has written over 200 books, making him one of the most prolific authors in the world.
In this post, we explore a comprehensive overview of the prolific author James Patterson’s remarkable literary career and accomplishments. From his impressive number of novels and series to his influence on the publishing industry, Patterson’s impact is truly unmatched. Join us as we uncover the statistical highlights that showcase the immense success and widespread appeal of this bestselling author.
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"As of 2021, James Patterson has written 147 novels in total."
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"In 1976, James Patterson published his first novel, "The Thomas Berryman Number.""
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"Patterson holds the record for most New York Times bestsellers, with his books making the list 114 times."
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"Patterson's books have sold over 375 million copies worldwide."
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"The author has written 22 different series of books, including the popular "Alex Cross" and "Women's Murder Club" series."
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"Patterson has worked with 23 different co-authors throughout his career."
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"His longest running series, Alex Cross, has 28 main novels."
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"In 2011, one of every 17 hardcover novels sold was a James Patterson title."
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"The "Maximum Ride" series, aimed at young adults, consists of 9 books."
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"Patterson’s books account for approximately one in four of all hardcover suspense and thriller novels sold in the US."
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"The "Women's Murder Club" series consists of 21 books."
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"His books have been translated into 45 languages and sold in over 100 countries."
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"The "Michael Bennett" series consists of 14 books."
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"The novel "Kiss the Girls", part of the "Alex Cross" series, sold over 7 million copies."
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"James Patterson’s Holiday Bonus Program has gifted more than $1.5 million to independent bookstore employees since 2015."
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"The "Private" series consists of 16 books so far."
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"The "Detective Luc Moncrief" series consists of 3 books."
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"Patterson's YA series "Witch & Wizard" consists of 5 books."
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"Patterson's "Middle School Series", has 13 main books aimed at preteen readers."
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"His books have spent over 200 weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list."
Jannik Lindner
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