Best-Selling Books of 2001

The top 100 on Amazon UK that year.

A definitive look back at the 2001 Amazon UK chart. Click any cover to find it on Amazon.

A year of global upheaval found Britain turning to books for escape and understanding. Online book-buying was growing fast, and the charts were beginning to reflect a new kind of mass-market reach.

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#1 — Happy Days with the Naked Chef

Happy Days with the Naked Chef

4.4 · 527

#2 — Comic Relief: Quidditch Through the Ages (Harry Potter's...

Comic Relief: Quidditch Through the Ages (Harry Potter's...

4.7 · 356

#3 — Comic Relief: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Harry...

Comic Relief: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Harry...

4.6 · 547

#4 — Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution

Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution

4.1 · 772

#5 — Nigella Bites

Nigella Bites

4.2 · 179

#6 — Billy

Billy

3.9 · 170

#7 — Who Moved My Cheese: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Y...

Who Moved My Cheese: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Y...

4.3 · 739

#8 — A History of Britain Volume 2: The British Wars 1603 - 1776:...

A History of Britain Volume 2: The British Wars 1603 - 1776:...

4.8 · 47

#9 — Harry Potter Paperback Box Set: Four Volumes

Harry Potter Paperback Box Set: Four Volumes

4.8 · 36

#10 — White Teeth (Penguin Essentials)

White Teeth (Penguin Essentials)

3.4 · 317

#11 — The Blue Planet

The Blue Planet

4.9 · 33

#12 — Chocolat

Chocolat

4.1 · 317

#13 — McCarthy's Bar: A Journey of Discovery in Ireland

McCarthy's Bar: A Journey of Discovery in Ireland

4.4 · 167

#14 — Delia's How to Cook Book Three

Delia's How to Cook Book Three

4.6 · 57

#15 — Robbie Williams: Somebody Someday

Robbie Williams: Somebody Someday

4.0 · 43

#16 — Atonement

Atonement

4.0 · 461

#17 — Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Captain Corelli's Mandolin

4.3 · 533

#18 — Thief of time

Thief of time

4.6 · 829

#19 — The Last Hero (GOLLANCZ S.F.)

The Last Hero (GOLLANCZ S.F.)

4.4 · 182

#20 — Skipping Christmas

Skipping Christmas

4.2 · 949

#21 — Man and Boy

Man and Boy

3.9 · 282

#22 — The Return of the Naked Chef

The Return of the Naked Chef

4.6 · 114

#23 — The Black Book (A Rebus Novel)

The Black Book (A Rebus Novel)

4.5 · 170

#24 — English Passengers

English Passengers

4.5 · 157

#25 — Blackberry Wine

Blackberry Wine

4.2 · 142

#26 — Extra Virgin: Amongst the Olive Groves of Liguria

Extra Virgin: Amongst the Olive Groves of Liguria

4.4 · 106

#27 — The Dog Listener: Learning the Language of Your Best Friend

The Dog Listener: Learning the Language of Your Best Friend

4.3 · 446

#28 — The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)

The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)

4.7 · 3

#29 — Good at Games

Good at Games

4.5 · 77

#30 — Band Of Brothers

Band Of Brothers

4.5 · 225

#31 — A Man Named Dave

A Man Named Dave

4.7 · 279

#32 — A Child Called It

A Child Called It

4.6 · 914

#33 — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

4.8 · 36

#34 — Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel

Bridget Jones's Diary (Film Tie-in): A Novel

4.2 · 312

#35 — The Universe In A Nutshell

The Universe In A Nutshell

4.1 · 127

#36 — Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

4.1 · 303

#37 — Down Under: Travels in a Sunburned Country (Bryson)

Down Under: Travels in a Sunburned Country (Bryson)

4.5 · 490

#38 — Da Gospel According to Ali G

Da Gospel According to Ali G

3.8 · 14

#39 — London: The Biography

London: The Biography

4.1 · 131

#40 — How To Be A Domestic Goddess Baking and the Art of Comfort C...

How To Be A Domestic Goddess Baking and the Art of Comfort C...

4.6 · 247

No Logo

4.0 · 140

#42 — Blessed: The Autobiography

Blessed: The Autobiography

4.4 · 59

#43 — Beneath the Skin

Beneath the Skin

4.2 · 120

#44 — About a Boy

About a Boy

4.2 · 201

#45 — The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a ...

The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a ...

4.9 · 237

#46 — A History of Britain, Vol 1: At the Edge of the World: 3000B...

A History of Britain, Vol 1: At the Edge of the World: 3000B...

4.2 · 97

#47 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

4.8 · 36

#48 — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) Paperback

4.8 · 36

#49 — The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents

4.7 · 224

#50 — The Naked Chef

The Naked Chef

4.4 · 527

#51 — Five Quarters Of The Orange

Five Quarters Of The Orange

4.4 · 145

#52 — Turning Thirty

Turning Thirty

3.7 · 108

#53 — How to Be Good

How to Be Good

3.0 · 181

#54 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

4.8 · 36

#55 — Death in Holy Orders

Death in Holy Orders

4.2 · 103

#56 — Learning to Fly

Learning to Fly

4.2 · 82

#57 — The Last Precinct

The Last Precinct

3.7 · 162

#58 — A Painted House

A Painted House

3.8 · 212

#59 — The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst-Case Scenar...

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst-Case Scenar...

4.2 · 49

#60 — Scarlet Feather

Scarlet Feather

4.3 · 96

#61 — Warlock

Warlock

4.6 · 253

#62 — Bridget Jones's Diary: A Novel

Bridget Jones's Diary: A Novel

4.2 · 312

#63 — Killing the Shadows

Killing the Shadows

4.1 · 129

#64 — Dr. Atkins' Quick and Easy New Diet Cookbook

Dr. Atkins' Quick and Easy New Diet Cookbook

4.0 · 27

#65 — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

4.4 · 883

#66 — Dead Famous

Dead Famous

4.1 · 158

#67 — A Mad World, My Masters: Tales from a Traveller's Life

A Mad World, My Masters: Tales from a Traveller's Life

4.4 · 39

#68 — The Blind Assassin

The Blind Assassin

4.1 · 168

#69 — Gary Rhodes at the Table

Gary Rhodes at the Table

4.6 · 11

#70 — Mortal Causes: An Inspector Rebus Novel (A Rebus Novel)

Mortal Causes: An Inspector Rebus Novel (A Rebus Novel)

4.6 · 130

#71 — Sushi for Beginners

Sushi for Beginners

4.1 · 156

#72 — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

4.8 · 36

#73 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1): Adult...

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1): Adult...

4.8 · 36

#74 — Girl With a Pearl Earring

Girl With a Pearl Earring

4.4 · 262

#75 — Northern Lights (His Dark Materials 10th Anniversary Edition...

Northern Lights (His Dark Materials 10th Anniversary Edition...

4.6 · 7

#76 — How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food

How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food

4.5 · 158

#77 — Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps

Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps

4.1 · 227

#78 — Memoirs Of An Unfit Mother

Memoirs Of An Unfit Mother

4.4 · 26

#79 — Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking

4.7 · 9

#80 — Faceless

Faceless

4.2 · 653

#81 — The Hobbit

The Hobbit

4.7 · 3

#82 — Walking with Beasts

Walking with Beasts

4.8 · 10

#83 — Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher

4.0 · 126

#84 — ’Tis

’Tis

3.9 · 116

#85 — One For My Baby

One For My Baby

3.6 · 59

#86 — The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream

4.3 · 2

#87 — Contented Little Baby Book

Contented Little Baby Book

3.6 · 1

#88 — The Darwin Awards II: More True Stories of How Dumb Humans H...

The Darwin Awards II: More True Stories of How Dumb Humans H...

4.8 · 5

#89 — Bookends

Bookends

4.0 · 159

#90 — The Map That Changed the World: The Tale of William Smith an...

The Map That Changed the World: The Tale of William Smith an...

4.1 · 69

#91 — Fatal Voyage

Fatal Voyage

4.4 · 154

#92 — The Unadulterated Cat

The Unadulterated Cat

4.6 · 127

#93 — Deadly Decisions: (Temperance Brennan 3)

Deadly Decisions: (Temperance Brennan 3)

4.2 · 133

#94 — Last Light

Last Light

4.2 · 130

#95 — The Lord of The Rings

The Lord of The Rings

4.7 · 3

#96 — Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide f...

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide f...

4.2 · 648

#97 — Tiger Woods: How I Play Golf

Tiger Woods: How I Play Golf

4.6 · 40

#98 — Kitchen Confidential

Kitchen Confidential

4.5 · 158

#99 — The Naked Chef

The Naked Chef

4.4 · 527

#100 — Isle Of Dogs

Isle Of Dogs

2.0 · 94

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