What is the Guinness World Record for the most books read in a year, and who achieved it?

The Guinness World Record for the most books read in a year is held by Ashish Sharma from India. Sharma began his attempt on June 19, 2018, and finished on June 19, 2019. During this period, he read a total of 633 books.

Sharma's record-breaking feat was achieved by reading an average of 1.7 books per day. He accomplished this by setting aside specific times for reading and also by reading while commuting to and from work. Sharma also had a full-time job, which he had to juggle with his reading.

Sharma also had a strategy for selecting the books he read. He chose books that were shorter in length, that he knew to be interesting, and that had a fast pace. He also made use of audiobooks, which he listened to during his commute. According to Sharma, his love for reading and his desire to break the world record were his main motivators.