Harry Potter is officially the bestselling book series in history! The books have been translated into 73 different languages and more than 500 million copies have been sold worldwide. When the final book, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’, first came out 15 million copies were sold in the first 24 hours after its release. The series was truly a game-changer, as it marked the start of young-adult books moving into the movie franchise and becoming one of the greatest forces in popular culture. On top of that, the books not only hooked young adults but also children and grown-ups!
