It was reported today that according to data from Circana BookScan, the most popular book in the world is a self-help guide entitled “How to Make Friends and Influence People.” However, after conducting some research of our own, we have uncovered evidence that suggests the true most popular book in the world is actually “Fifty Shades of Gray” by E.L. James.
Upon hearing this revelation, avid reader and local librarian, Mrs. Betty White, was taken aback. “I can’t believe it! We’ve been promoting that self-help book for years, and all this time people have just been sneaking off to read some naughty novel.”
In response to this news, the author of “How to Make Friends and Influence People,” Mr. Dale Carnegie, had this to say: “I guess you could say that ‘Fifty Shades of Gray’ really taught me how to influence people.”
Meanwhile, fans of the steamy novel are rejoicing at the news. “I always felt guilty reading it in public, but now I can proudly display it on my bookshelf without judgment,” said avid fan, Ms. Jessica Rabbit.
As for the team at Circana BookScan, they have issued a statement apologizing for the mistake and have promised to ensure more accurate reporting in the future. In response, the self-help section at Barnes & Noble has made the executive decision to move all copies of “How to Make Friends and Influence People” to the romance section. We can only imagine the confusion this will cause for unsuspecting shoppers.
