However, the only fiction writer to match Christie’s amazing record is 16th-century playwright William Shakespeare. Unsurprisingly, the Bible is top of the list of the bestselling books of all time, with more than five billion copies printed. Guinness World Records lists her as the bestselling fiction writer in history, with sales of more than two billion books. She wrote 66 crime novels and 14 short story collections.
Historic meetings: When Agatha Christie met Max MallowanĪgatha Christie was one of the most prolific and iconic crime writers in the world.
