Classic books are making a comeback.

After the film adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," based on the novel of the same name, garnered significant attention in theaters, book sales also increased. "Wuthering Heights" isn't the only classic work to become a phenomenon; many other classics are also highly sought after when adapted for the big screen.

The film “Wuthering Heights” (2026) helped the novel of the same name become a bestseller again in 2026.

As soon as "Wuthering Heights" was released in theaters, sales of the novel increased rapidly. Statistics in the US and UK show that "Wuthering Heights" has sold over 100,000 copies, making Emily Brontë, the author of "Wuthering Heights," one of the world's bestselling novelists in 2026.

“Wuthering Heights” is not an isolated phenomenon; many classic works have been revived in this way before, such as “I Who Have Never Known Men,” “Gone With the Wind,” “Pride and Prejudice,” and “The Godfather”...

According to experts, this phenomenon is due to the effect of social media and celebrities. Simply by celebrities or influential figures on social media sharing information about a novel, readers will quickly search for that suggestion. For example, singer Dua Lipa's online book club only mentioned "I Who Have Never Known Men," but it helped the novel sell approximately 250,000 copies per year.

Furthermore, book fairs and book launches are also effective ways for classic works to reach readers. For example, at the London Book Fair in 2026, many authors were introduced through seminars and discussions led by experts. The way Marigold Atkey of Daunt Publishing introduced Natalia Ginzburg helped her shine in the British literary world, and her works subsequently sold well.

Through these methods, classic works gradually reach younger readers and have the opportunity for reprinting and new adaptations. On the other hand, older books often have lower reprint prices compared to new works.

Publishers recognize that classic books still hold appeal for readers, especially when these works are adapted for the big screen. Accordingly, films not only attract a large number of book lovers but also help revive classic books, reaching a wider global audience through modern online platforms. Therefore, many bookstores are focusing on reproducing or digitally releasing classic books for 2026.

Publishers are currently considering reviving a large number of old books, including "The Magic Mountain" and "Death in Venice." Among these, romantic novels like "Madonna in a Fur Coat" are receiving particular attention, as are books from the 19th century, a time of significant change and innovation in many fields. Accordingly, classic works from around the world from this period are being reintroduced to readers more widely, such as "Trouble Waters" by Japanese author Ichiyo Higuchi, "Sa'iba" by Arab author Alis Al-Bustani, or works by Irish author Colm Tóibín.

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