The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho

Genre: Philosophical Fiction

Language: Portuguese

Country: Brazil

Publisher: HarperOne

Year: 1988

Format: Paperback

Audience: Adult

Price: $11.99

Rating: 4.5/5

Reading Time: 3 hours

A shepherd's journey to find worldly treasure turns into a discovery of riches within.

Cultural Notes: Blends Western and Eastern philosophical traditions.

Awards: Guinness World Record for most translated book by a living author