Are you on the hunt for a great read? There’s nothing quite like diving into a good book when you’ve got a bit of spare time. With so many amazing books out there ready to help us escape the world or give us some advice, Amazon UK has revealed its bestsellers, and we want to read them all immediately.
Whether you're looking for a real page-turner or a lovely coffee table piece, this list has got you covered. Simon Johnson, Director, Amazon EU Books said: "From must-read novels inspiring cult TV shows through to cookbooks and titles which speak openly about mental health, it is apparent that books have continued to transport minds elsewhere and provided some much-needed comfort and relief.” We couldn't have said it better ourselves to be honest.
Bestselling books according to Amazon:
![Pinch of Nom Quick & Easy: 100 Delicious, Slimming Recipes](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6058/ace6/213d/7692/9f08/a19f/Pinch_of_Nom_Quick_&_Easy.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Simple, fast and slimming recipes, this book is great if you're looking for a health kick without sacrificing the tasty food you love. It's the fastest selling cookbook of all time!
![The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/591d/ca79/c82a/9c9d/f7d2/BoyMole.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
This illustrated book by Charlie Mackesy follows the developing friendship between The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse.
![The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd0/b9eb/f747/c65a/c617/8d5a/RichardOsman.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
This debut novel from Pointless presenter Richard Osmon is a crime fiction book about a peaceful retirement village where four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders.
![Where the Crawdads Sing](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6058/ae50/1471/a04f/5ef3/115d/Where%20the%20Crawdads%20Sing.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
This book has spent 124 weeks on the best seller list. It follows the story of a reclusive young girl, abandoned by her parents and it's being made into a film in 2022.
![The Midnight Library](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/61af/5291/d02f/1e4a/e5e2/e787/the-midnight-library.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Written by Matt Haig, this poignant novel is a story of regret, hope and forgiveness.
![Tap to Tidy: Organising, Crafting & Creating Happiness in a Messy World](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5ff5/aa3e/a40e/8751/2e9f/d771/Tap%20to%20Tidy_%20Organising,%20Crafting%20&%20Creating%20Happiness%20in%20a%20Messy%20World.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Not so much a book to read, Stacey Solomon's Tap to Tidy book is full of activities and inspiration for the person who loves organisation and crafts.
![The Other Passenger](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6059/d6bf/d0cb/1c1c/af7b/12cb/The_Other_Passenger.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
This suspenseful thriller follows a commuter who becomes a suspect in his friend's mysterious disappearance.
![Jane’s Patisserie: Deliciously customisable cakes, bakes and treats.](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6138/93e5/3392/3021/a057/e7e6/janes_patisserie.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
You might have seen the brilliant Jane Dunn appear on This Morning, or you might be a huge fan of her website. In her first ever cook book, she shares some of her most loved bakes.
![The Holiday](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6138/9481/e58d/0f68/5eb7/47fd/the_holiday.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
This was a Sunday Times bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club thriller about a holiday the characters will never forget.
![The Man Who Died Twice](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6138/9536/0941/be23/c4f7/cce0/the_man_who_died_twice.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Another from the marvellous Richard Osmon, this crime novel is the sequel to The Thursday Murder Club.
Hungry for more? Amazon's top bestselling fiction and non-fiction books will surely keep you busy...
The fiction list plays host to a range of genres from the pure romantic escapism of The Flatshare by Beth o’Leary to gripping thriller The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. The non-fiction list explores many issues including race, with Reni Eddo-Lodge’s essential Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race. If you’re looking for a bit of motivation, Vex King’s Good Vibes, Good Life is on hand to help you inject some positivity into your life.
Top bestsellers in fiction
This coming-of-age story centres around the life of the young girl Kya, abandoned by her family in the wild marshes of North Carolina. Kya finds a home in the natural world – but her life is torn apart when she becomes the prime suspect in a murder.
![The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/591d/ca79/c82a/9c9d/f7d2/BoyMole.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dubbed "a work of art" by Goodreads, this illustrated bestselling book follows the story of four unlikely friends and sees the development of their unbreakable bond. Alongside poignant drawings and calligraphic words, Mackesy teaches universal lessons, enjoyable for everyone young and old.
![The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/5923/f747/c656/d417/9ce9/Silent.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
In this immersive psychological thriller, Alex Berenson murders her husband without explanation. Psychotherapist Theo becomes obsessed with the case and is determined to reveal her motive, going on a path that travels deeper than anyone expected.
Set in a quiet retirement village, Richard Osman's witty and captivating novel revolves around four retired friends who meet up for weekly meetings to discuss unsolved murders. When a local developer is found dead, things become even more interesting as the four friends start to work on their first active case.
Alison is a successful London-based lawyer - but all she has worked for begins to crumble around her as she takes on her first murder case.
![Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/591f/f8ba/faea/9e40/1939/GirlWomanOther.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Bestselling British author Bernardine Evaristo's eighth novel follows the lives of 12 British characters, diverse in their social class, ages and sexual identities. This intricate yet entertaining novel delves into the diverse perspective of women and non-binary people of colour in Britain and the social issues they face as they navigate their way through a patriarchal society.
![Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/5922/f8ba/fad3/0d40/193a/HarryPotter.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
The first book of J.K. Rowling's legendary saga, chronicling the life of young wizard Harry Potter whose acceptance letter into Hogwarts throws him into a world he never knew existed.
![The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/591d/ca79/c801/4c9d/f7d1/Aleppo.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
This powerful novel depicts the stories of Nuri – a beekeeper, and his wife Afra as they are forced to escape their city and become refugees, leaving everything they love behind in the face of war.
![Beautiful World, Where Are You](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6138/9f75/f234/ff91/4267/be42/beautiful_world_where_are_you.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Normal People author, Sally Rooney's next novel follows the romantic journeys of four young people, Alice, Felix, Eileen, and Simon. The story follows the twists and turns of their relationships but, amongst worries, delusion, and desire, will they find a way to believe in a beautiful world?
Top bestsellers in non-fiction
![Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/5b24/f747/c6b5/e017/9d0a/WhitePeopleRace.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
This essential read examines the problem of racism in Britain, delving into Black history and the link between class and race. A catalyst for the conversation surrounding racism in Britain, this book is a must-read for everyone.
![Pinch of Nom Everyday Light: 100 Tasty, Slimming Recipes All Under 400 Calories by Kay Featherstone & Kate Allinson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/5b16/f747/c63e/5d17/9d09/PinchOfNom100Tasty.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
The handiest book for lockdown, this cookbook includes 100 delicious recipes, all under 400 Calories.
![Pinch of Nom: 100 Slimming, Home-style Recipes by Kay Featherstone & Kate Allinson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/5b16/ca79/c804/c29d/f7fa/PinchOfNom100Slimming.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Predecessor of 100 Tasty Recipes Under 400 calories, this cookbook is perfect for those looking for low-calorie meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert!
![Mrs Hinch: The Little Book of Lists by Mrs Hinch](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/5b16/f8ba/fa3d/6f40/195e/Hinch.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
If you love making lists, you'll love this book. Created by Instagram cleaning sensation Sophie Hinchliffe, this book will help you get organised this Christmas with great tips and lists for virtually everything.
![Becoming by Michelle Obama](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5fd2/5b15/f747/c60c/1f17/9d07/Obama.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
A memoir of the former US First Lady Michelle Obama, Becoming dives deep into the experiences of Obama as an African American woman, exploring her roots, to her time at the White House and her experiences of motherhood.
![Good Vibes, Good Life](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/6138/a1bd/3392/3071/4057/e894/good_vibes_good_life%20(1).png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Get ready to switch up your lifestyle with this motivational read. Good Vibes, Good Life sees Instagram visionary Vex King share advice and wisdom on how to practise self-care, prioritise wellbeing as well as tips on practising mindfulness and meditation.