Trivia-on-Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Take the fan-challenge yourself and share it with family and friends! The Alchemist is an international bestseller and one of the most read novels of the century. The book, written by celebrated Brazilian author, Paulo Coelho, is a recollection of a young shepherd's journey to follow his dream to find a hidden treasure. Santiago is an Andalusian boy who leaves his seminary to become a shepherd so that he can travel to countries around the world. On