GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Popular Romance Novels
The statistics about the most popular romance novels suggest that Fifty Shades of Grey, The Notebook, and Pride and Prejudice are among the top favorites among readers.
In this post, we explore a collection of statistics showcasing the immense popularity and influence of romance novels in the literary world. From best-selling classics to modern adaptations, these figures shed light on the enduring appeal and widespread readership of romance fiction.
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""Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon is recognized as one of the most popular romance novels."
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"On Goodreads, "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell has a rating of 4.3 out of 5, ranking it as one of the most popular romance novels."
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"Approximately 34% of e-book sales across Amazon's Kindle store are Romance novels."
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"Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, a popular romance novel, has been translated into over 50 languages."
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""Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn skyrocketed in popularity in early 2021 after the release of the Netflix series, making it among the most-read romance novels."
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"According to Google Trends, interest in romance novels peaked in February 2021."
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"Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James, a controversial romance novel, has sold over 60 million copies in the U.S."
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"Romance is the second most popular genre among female readers, with 25% of women reading romance novels more than any other genre."
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""Shadow and Bone" by Leigh Bardugo saw an increase in popularity by over 63% in 2021 after being adapted into a Netflix series."
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"The Twilight series, a popular romantic fantasy, has sold over 100 million copies worldwide."
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""A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks has been translated into over 40 languages."
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"Romance novels had over 20% of the U.S. fiction market in 2019."
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"Romance eBooks accounted for 28% of all eBooks sold in the United States in 2020."
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""Mortal Instrument Series" by Cassandra Clare, a popular romance novel series, has been translated into 34 languages."
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""To All the Boys I've Loved Before" trilogy by Jenny Han experienced a surge of popularity after its Netflix adaption, with digital searches for the book increasing by over 84%."
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"As of 2021, Nora Roberts, a foremost writer of romance novels, has written over 200 books."
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"Romance fiction was the top-performing category on the best-seller lists in 2018."
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"Romance books have the highest share of the U.S. consumer market at 23.15%."
Jannik Lindner
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