Best-Selling Books of 2006

The top 100 on Amazon UK that year.

A definitive look back at the 2006 Amazon UK chart. Click any cover to find it on Amazon.

Thriller and crime fiction were surging. The influence of Dan Brown was still being felt as publishers rushed to find the next globe-trotting, conspiracy-laden page-turner — and readers happily obliged.

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#1 — The Dangerous Book for Boys

The Dangerous Book for Boys

4.5 · 206

#2 — The Book of General Ignorance (A Quite Interesting Book)

The Book of General Ignorance (A Quite Interesting Book)

4.4 · 144

#3 — Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?: And 114 Other Ques...

Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?: And 114 Other Ques...

3.9 · 84

#4 — The Sound of Laughter

The Sound of Laughter

4.0 · 286

#5 — The God Delusion

The God Delusion

4.0 · 1

#6 — Your Sandwich Made It!

Your Sandwich Made It!

3.8 · 23

#7 — Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook

Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook

4.6 · 133

#8 — The Time Traveler's Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife

4.3 · 2

#9 — Does Anything Eat Wasps?: And 101 Other Questions (New Scien...

Does Anything Eat Wasps?: And 101 Other Questions (New Scien...

4.2 · 67

#10 — The Boys' Book: How to be the Best at Everything

The Boys' Book: How to be the Best at Everything

4.6 · 111

#11 — The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

4.6 · 6

#12 — Wintersmith (Discworld Novels)

Wintersmith (Discworld Novels)

4.7 · 267

#13 — Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before

Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before

4.5 · 37

#14 — I Can Make You Thin (Book and CD)

I Can Make You Thin (Book and CD)

4.1 · 933

#15 — The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid

The Life And Times Of The Thunderbolt Kid

4.5 · 238

#16 — The Gospel According to Chris Moyles: The Story of a Man and...

The Gospel According to Chris Moyles: The Story of a Man and...

3.1 · 74

#17 — My Sister's Keeper

My Sister's Keeper

4.4 · 3

#18 — A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (Penguin Essentials...

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian (Penguin Essentials...

3.7 · 432

#19 — The Island

The Island

4.4 · 8

#20 — Gordon Ramsay's Sunday Lunch: And Other Recipes from the...

Gordon Ramsay's Sunday Lunch: And Other Recipes from the...

4.4 · 36

#21 — 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

#22 — Humble Pie

Humble Pie

4.4 · 170

#23 — And Another Thing: Vol. two: The World According to Clarkson...

And Another Thing: Vol. two: The World According to Clarkson...

4.3 · 197

#24 — The Money Diet - revised and updated: The ultimate guide to ...

The Money Diet - revised and updated: The ultimate guide to ...

4.6 · 184

#25 — Instant Confidence

Instant Confidence

4.3 · 659

#26 — Labyrinth

Labyrinth

3.2 · 871

#27 — Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Do...

Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Do...

4.7 · 340

#28 — Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of ...

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of ...

4.0 · 506

#29 — The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon)

The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon)

3.7 · 6

#30 — The Naming Of The Dead (A Rebus Novel)

The Naming Of The Dead (A Rebus Novel)

4.1 · 211

#31 — That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Betwe...

That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Betwe...

3.7 · 69

#32 — The World According to Clarkson

The World According to Clarkson

4.3 · 197

#33 — The World of Karl Pilkington

The World of Karl Pilkington

4.3 · 152

#34 — Imperium

Imperium

4.4 · 446

#35 — Now, Discover Your Strengths: How To Develop Your Talents An...

Now, Discover Your Strengths: How To Develop Your Talents An...

4.2 · 86

#36 — The Cloudspotter's Guide

The Cloudspotter's Guide

4.1 · 96

#37 — Hannibal Rising

Hannibal Rising

3.8 · 822

#38 — The Silver Spoon (Cooking)

The Silver Spoon (Cooking)

4.4 · 97

#39 — Doctor Who: The Official Annual 2007

Doctor Who: The Official Annual 2007

4.2 · 24

#40 — The End (A Series of Unfortunate Events)

The End (A Series of Unfortunate Events)

4.4 · 159

#41 — Gerrard: My Autobiography

Gerrard: My Autobiography

4.5 · 117

#42 — Be Careful What You Wish For

Be Careful What You Wish For

4.4 · 248

#43 — This Diary Will Change Your Life 2007

This Diary Will Change Your Life 2007

4.0 · 10

#44 — Saturday

Saturday

3.2 · 290

#45 — The Python Years: Diaries 1969-1979 Volume One

The Python Years: Diaries 1969-1979 Volume One

4.1 · 69

#46 — Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit?: The Encyclopedia of Mo...

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

3.1 · 49

#47 — You Are What You Eat Cookbook

You Are What You Eat Cookbook

3.5 · 91

#48 — Angels And Demons

Angels And Demons

4.1 · 934

#49 — The Innocent Man

The Innocent Man

4.1 · 384

#50 — Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby & Toddler Meal Pl...

Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby & Toddler Meal Pl...

4.6 · 6

#51 — Stuart: A Life Backwards

Stuart: A Life Backwards

4.4 · 200

#52 — Mustn't Grumble

Mustn't Grumble

4.4 · 59

#53 — Never Let Me Go

Never Let Me Go

3.8 · 840

#54 — The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society

The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society

4.6 · 263

#55 — My Best Friend's Girl

My Best Friend's Girl

4.3 · 295

#56 — Francesco's Italy

Francesco's Italy

4.8 · 45

#57 — Jamie's Italy

Jamie's Italy

4.4 · 527

#58 — The Shadow of the Wind: The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 1

The Shadow of the Wind: The Cemetery of Forgotten Books 1

4.4 · 2

#59 — Penguins Stopped Play: Eleven Village Cricketers Take on the...

Penguins Stopped Play: Eleven Village Cricketers Take on the...

4.6 · 108

#60 — Tricks Of The Mind

Tricks Of The Mind

4.2 · 319

#61 — Wall and Piece

Wall and Piece

4.8 · 243

#62 — 211 Things a Bright Boy Can Do

211 Things a Bright Boy Can Do

4.3 · 21

#63 — The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

4.8 · 908

#64 — Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony

Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony

4.5 · 72

#65 — The Goddess Guide

The Goddess Guide

4.1 · 94

#66 — Trinny & Susannah: The Survival Guide - A Woman's Se...

Trinny & Susannah: The Survival Guide - A Woman's Se...

4.4 · 25

#67 — Tana Ramsay's Family Kitchen: Simple and Delicious Recip...

Tana Ramsay's Family Kitchen: Simple and Delicious Recip...

3.7 · 58

#68 — The Abortionist's Daughter

The Abortionist's Daughter

3.1 · 89

#69 — The Lincoln Lawyer (Mickey Haller Series)

The Lincoln Lawyer (Mickey Haller Series)

4.6 · 276

#70 — In Search of Perfection: Reinventing Kitchen Classics

In Search of Perfection: Reinventing Kitchen Classics

4.4 · 49

#71 — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

4.4 · 883

#72 — Low-GI Cookbook: Over 80 delicious recipes to help you lose ...

Low-GI Cookbook: Over 80 delicious recipes to help you lose ...

3.9 · 39

#73 — Deception Point

Deception Point

3.7 · 6

#74 — The Lords of the North (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 3) (Al...

The Lords of the North (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 3) (Al...

4.7 · 640

#75 — Whitethorn Woods

Whitethorn Woods

3.9 · 87

#76 — Dr Gillian McKeith's Ultimate Health Plan: The DIET Prog...

Dr Gillian McKeith's Ultimate Health Plan: The DIET Prog...

3.2 · 43

#77 — Flanimals of the Deep

Flanimals of the Deep

4.4 · 22

#78 — The Night Watch

The Night Watch

3.8 · 225

#79 — Collins Complete DIY Manual

Collins Complete DIY Manual

4.6 · 482

#80 — Your Pregnancy Bible: The Experts' Guide to the Nine Mon...

Your Pregnancy Bible: The Experts' Guide to the Nine Mon...

4.7 · 360

#81 — Bears Can't Run Downhill: and 200 other dubious pub fact...

Bears Can't Run Downhill: and 200 other dubious pub fact...

4.3 · 11

#82 — The Kitchen Diaries

The Kitchen Diaries

4.7 · 787

#83 — On Beauty

On Beauty

3.3 · 149

Close

4.2 · 653

#85 — Digital Fortress

Digital Fortress

3.6 · 655

#86 — Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads)

Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life (Quick Reads)

4.3 · 303

#87 — Suite Francaise

Suite Francaise

4.3 · 404

#88 — Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance Cycle)

Eragon: Book One (The Inheritance Cycle)

4.2 · 481

#89 — The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

3.6 · 218

#90 — Dear Zoo: Lift the Flaps

Dear Zoo: Lift the Flaps

4.8 · 5

#91 — It’s Me or the Dog: How to have the Perfect Pet

It’s Me or the Dog: How to have the Perfect Pet

4.5 · 199

#92 — Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking: Be a Happy Non-sm...

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking: Be a Happy Non-sm...

4.7 · 9

#93 — The Cosmic Ordering Service: A Guide to Realizing Your Dream...

The Cosmic Ordering Service: A Guide to Realizing Your Dream...

3.7 · 91

#94 — Lisey's Story

Lisey's Story

3.7 · 332

#95 — Amo, Amas, Amat ... and All That: How to Become a Latin Love...

Amo, Amas, Amat ... and All That: How to Become a Latin Love...

3.3 · 48

#96 — Surgically Enhanced

Surgically Enhanced

4.7 · 42

#97 — Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-free Productivity...

Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-free Productivity...

4.3 · 189

#98 — Official "Dr Who" Calendar 2007

Official "Dr Who" Calendar 2007

5.0 · 1

#99 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Children'...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Children'...

4.8 · 36

#100 — The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

4.5 · 6

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