Best Sellers of 2005

What topped the Amazon UK charts in 2005 — the year's biggest books, films, games and albums on one page. Born in 2005? This is the soundtrack and story of your year.

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#1 — Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince

4.5

#2 — Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince: Adult Edition (Har…

Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince: Adult Edition (Har…

4.5

#3 — Jamie's Italy

Jamie's Italy

4.4

#4 — The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon)

The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon)

3.7

#5 — Does Anything Eat Wasps?: And 101 Other Questions (New Sci…

Does Anything Eat Wasps?: And 101 Other Questions (New Sci…

4.2

#6 — Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit?: The Encyclopedia of …

Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit?: The Encyclopedia of …

3.1

All 100 Best-Selling Books of 2005 →

#1 — Star Wars Episode III : Revenge of the Sith (2 Disc Editio…

Star Wars Episode III : Revenge of the Sith (2 Disc Editio…

4.0

#2 — The Ashes 3 Disc Box Set - England V Australia 2005 [DVD]

The Ashes 3 Disc Box Set - England V Australia 2005 [DVD]

4.6

#3 — Madagascar [DVD] [2005]

Madagascar [DVD] [2005]

4.4

#4 — Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [20…

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (2 Disc Edition) [DVD] [20…

4.3

#5 — War Of The Worlds (2 Disc Special Edition) [2005] [DVD]

War Of The Worlds (2 Disc Special Edition) [2005] [DVD]

3.4

#6 — The Incredibles (2-disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [2004]

The Incredibles (2-disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [2004]

4.6

All 100 Best-Selling DVDs & Blu-rays of 2005 →

#1 — Football Manager 2006 (Mac/PC CD)

Football Manager 2006 (Mac/PC CD)

4.0

#2 — Gran Turismo 4 (PS2)

Gran Turismo 4 (PS2)

4.1

#3 — Sony PSP Handheld Console Value Pack, Includes Memory Stic…

Sony PSP Handheld Console Value Pack, Includes Memory Stic…

4.2

#4 — Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (PS2)

Pro Evolution Soccer 5 (PS2)

4.0

#5 — FIFA 06 (PS2)

FIFA 06 (PS2)

3.5

#6 — The Sims 2: University Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims 2: University Expansion Pack (PC CD)

4.2

All 100 Best-Selling Video Games of 2005 →

#1 — X&Y

X&Y

3.9

#2 — Back To Bedlam

Back To Bedlam

4.5

#3 — Intensive Care

Intensive Care

4.1

#4 — Demon Days

Demon Days

4.4

#5 — Employment

Employment

4.0

#6 — Eye To The Telescope

Eye To The Telescope

4.5

All 100 Best-Selling Music of 2005 →

Every list above is drawn from the Amazon UK bestseller charts for 2005. Click any cover to find it on Amazon, or follow “See the full Top 100” for the complete ranking in each category. Browse the neighbouring years to trace how tastes changed.