Best-Selling Books of 2016

The top 100 on Amazon UK that year.

A definitive look back at the 2016 Amazon UK chart. Click any cover to find it on Amazon.

Joe Wicks's Lean in 15 led, with three more of his Shift, Shape and Sustain plans in the top ten, one fitness brand dominating an entire chart. The Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script came second, reviving the franchise as a play. The defining pattern is comedy parody, the Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups (the Husband, the Wife, the Dad, the Hangover) and Five on Brexit Island repurposing nostalgia for laughs in a politically charged year. The Little Book of Hygge sold Danish cosiness to a jittery public. The surprise is Tim Peake's Hello, is this planet Earth?, photographs from the space station. A year of bodyweight workouts and ironic Ladybirds.

Born in 2016? See everything that topped the UK charts in 2016 — books, film, games and music.

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#1 — Lean in 15 - The Shift Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to...

Lean in 15 - The Shift Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to...

4.6 · 4 reviews

#2 — Harry Potter and The Cursed Child - Parts One and Two: The O...

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child - Parts One and Two: The O...

4.1 · 4 reviews

#3 — Lean in 15 - The Shape Plan: 15 Minute Meals With Workouts t...

Lean in 15 - The Shape Plan: 15 Minute Meals With Workouts t...

4.7 · 925 reviews

#4 — The Midnight Gang

The Midnight Gang

4.8 · 680 reviews

#5 — The Girl on the Train

The Girl on the Train

4.2 · 43 reviews

#6 — The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet: Lose weight fast and reprogramm...

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet: Lose weight fast and reprogramm...

4.5 · 4 reviews

#7 — Me Before You

4.8 · 9 reviews

#8 — Five on Brexit Island (Enid Blyton for Grown Ups)

Five on Brexit Island (Enid Blyton for Grown Ups)

4.1 · 417 reviews

#9 — Hello, is this planet Earth?: My View from the International...

Hello, is this planet Earth?: My View from the International...

4.8 · 699 reviews

#10 — Lean in 15 - The Sustain Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts ...

Lean in 15 - The Sustain Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts ...

4.7 · 456 reviews

#11 — Guinness World Records 2017

Guinness World Records 2017

4.8 · 379 reviews

#12 — The World’s Worst Children

The World’s Worst Children

4.7 · 702 reviews

#13 — Mary Berry: Foolproof Cooking

Mary Berry: Foolproof Cooking

4.8 · 9 reviews

#14 — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book...

4.7 · 467 reviews

#15 — After You

4.4 · 2 reviews

#16 — The GCHQ Puzzle Book

The GCHQ Puzzle Book

4.7 · 428 reviews

#17 — Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screen...

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screen...

4.6 · 428 reviews

#18 — Deliciously Ella Every Day: Simple recipes and fantastic foo...

Deliciously Ella Every Day: Simple recipes and fantastic foo...

4.4 · 682 reviews

#19 — Born to Run

4.8 · 426 reviews

#20 — Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook

Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook

4.6 · 464 reviews

#21 — The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well (Pengu...

The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well (Pengu...

4.5 · 505 reviews

#22 — DVSA Official 2015 Highway Code

DVSA Official 2015 Highway Code

4.7 · 7 reviews

#23 — Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors

4.2 · 5 reviews

#24 — The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way ...

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way ...

4.5 · 5 reviews

#25 — Super Food Family Classics

Super Food Family Classics

4.6 · 368 reviews

#26 — Harry Potter Colouring Book 1

Harry Potter Colouring Book 1

4.7 · 2 reviews

#27 — Girl Online: Going Solo

Girl Online: Going Solo

4.8 · 249 reviews

#28 — The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You...

The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You...

4.5

#29 — How It Works: The Mum (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

How It Works: The Mum (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.6 · 324 reviews

#30 — Hurrah for Gin: A book for perfectly imperfect parents

Hurrah for Gin: A book for perfectly imperfect parents

4.9 · 503 reviews

#31 — The Christmasaurus

The Christmasaurus

4.7 · 330 reviews

#32 — Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom - A Colouring Book Adventure

Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom - A Colouring Book Adventure

4.8 · 1 reviews

#33 — The Ladybird Book of the Hangover (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

The Ladybird Book of the Hangover (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.6 · 435 reviews

#34 — The Official Minecraft Annual 2017 (Annuals 2017)

The Official Minecraft Annual 2017 (Annuals 2017)

4.7 · 196 reviews

#35 — The Unmumsy Mum

The Unmumsy Mum

4.8 · 739 reviews

#36 — How it Works: The Husband (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

How it Works: The Husband (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.6 · 468 reviews

#37 — Sidemen: The Book

Sidemen: The Book

4.8 · 343 reviews

#38 — How it Works: The Wife (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

How it Works: The Wife (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.5 · 400 reviews

#39 — Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic...

Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic...

4.6

#40 — How it Works: The Dad (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

How it Works: The Dad (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.3 · 219 reviews

#41 — Everyday Super Food

Everyday Super Food

4.5 · 5 reviews

#42 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: 1/7 (Harry Potter ...

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: 1/7 (Harry Potter ...

4.8 · 36 reviews

#43 — Harry Potter Box Set: The Complete Collection (Children’s Pa...

Harry Potter Box Set: The Complete Collection (Children’s Pa...

4.8 · 36 reviews

#44 — All the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

4.6 · 8 reviews

#45 — Nigel: my family and other dogs

Nigel: my family and other dogs

4.8 · 551 reviews

#46 — Night School: (Jack Reacher 21)

Night School: (Jack Reacher 21)

3.8 · 6 reviews

#47 — DanTDM: Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal

DanTDM: Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal

4.8 · 424 reviews

#48 — The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book]

The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book]

4.7 · 1 reviews

#49 — Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

4.6 · 9 reviews

#50 — Cook Happy, Cook Healthy

Cook Happy, Cook Healthy

4.5 · 284 reviews

#51 — A God in Ruins: Costa Novel Award Winner 2015

A God in Ruins: Costa Novel Award Winner 2015

4.3 · 815 reviews

#52 — Five Give Up the Booze (Enid Blyton for Grown Ups)

Five Give Up the Booze (Enid Blyton for Grown Ups)

4.2 · 170 reviews

#53 — Pokemon: Deluxe Essential Handbook

Pokemon: Deluxe Essential Handbook

4.9 · 402 reviews

#54 — I Let You Go

4.6 · 8 reviews

#55 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Illustrated Edition...

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Illustrated Edition...

4.8 · 36 reviews

#56 — How to Win Friends and Influence People

How to Win Friends and Influence People

4.6 · 8 reviews

#57 — The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island...

The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island...

4.3 · 3 reviews

#58 — The Ladybird Book of the Meeting (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

The Ladybird Book of the Meeting (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.5 · 172 reviews

#59 — An Inspector Calls (Heinemann Plays For 14-16+)

An Inspector Calls (Heinemann Plays For 14-16+)

4.5 · 531 reviews

#60 — Five Go On A Strategy Away Day (Enid Blyton for Grown Ups)

Five Go On A Strategy Away Day (Enid Blyton for Grown Ups)

4.3 · 148 reviews

#61 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Illustrated Editio...

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Illustrated Editio...

4.8 · 36 reviews

#62 — The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse (Ladybirds for Gr...

The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse (Ladybirds for Gr...

4.4 · 177 reviews

#63 — Guess How Much I Love You

Guess How Much I Love You

4.7 · 8 reviews

#64 — The Hairy Dieters: Fast Food (Hairy Bikers)

The Hairy Dieters: Fast Food (Hairy Bikers)

4.6 · 406 reviews

#65 — The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.4 · 395 reviews

#66 — My Brilliant Friend: 1

My Brilliant Friend: 1

3.8 · 699 reviews

#67 — Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Wordsworth Classics)

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Wordsworth Classics)

4.4 · 198 reviews

#68 — How it Works: The Grandparent (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

How it Works: The Grandparent (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.4 · 160 reviews

#69 — The Girl on the Train

The Girl on the Train

4.2 · 43 reviews

#70 — Gangsta Granny

4.7 · 2 reviews

#71 — Grandpa’s Great Escape

Grandpa’s Great Escape

4.8 · 6 reviews

#72 — Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (For now)

Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (For now)

4.7 · 171 reviews

#73 — To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

4.7 · 5 reviews

#74 — How it Works: The Cat (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

How it Works: The Cat (Ladybirds for Grown-Ups)

4.4 · 200 reviews

#75 — The Sirtfood Diet: The revolutionary plan for health and wei...

The Sirtfood Diet: The revolutionary plan for health and wei...

4.1 · 351 reviews

#76 — Spiralize Now: 80 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for your Spiral...

Spiralize Now: 80 Delicious, Healthy Recipes for your Spiral...

4.4 · 431 reviews

#77 — The Secret 10th Anniversary Edition

The Secret 10th Anniversary Edition

4.2 · 9 reviews

#78 — Reasons to Stay Alive

Reasons to Stay Alive

4.5 · 7 reviews

#79 — The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis (Ladybirds for Grow...

The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis (Ladybirds for Grow...

4.5 · 328 reviews

#80 — Deliciously Ella: Awesome ingredients, incredible food that ...

Deliciously Ella: Awesome ingredients, incredible food that ...

4.3 · 8 reviews

#81 — Awful Auntie

4.8

#82 — Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine'...

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine'...

4.3

#83 — Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest and Colouring Book

Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest and Colouring Book

4.8 · 3 reviews

#84 — 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (Penguin Modern Classics)

1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (Penguin Modern Classics)

4.6 · 4 reviews

#85 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 2/7 (Harry Potter 2...

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: 2/7 (Harry Potter 2...

4.8 · 36 reviews

#86 — Black Box Thinking: Marginal Gains and the Secrets of High P...

Black Box Thinking: Marginal Gains and the Secrets of High P...

4.6 · 416 reviews

#87 — Five Go Gluten Free (Enid Blyton for Grown Ups)

Five Go Gluten Free (Enid Blyton for Grown Ups)

4.1 · 137 reviews

#88 — The Day The Crayons Quit

The Day The Crayons Quit

4.7 · 613 reviews

#89 — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book ...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book ...

4.8 · 913 reviews

#90 — The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book

4.6 · 741 reviews

#91 — Sirocco: Fabulous Flavours from the East

Sirocco: Fabulous Flavours from the East

4.6 · 214 reviews

#92 — Good + Simple

4.6 · 227 reviews

#93 — Giraffes Can't Dance: International No.1 Bestseller

Giraffes Can't Dance: International No.1 Bestseller

4.7 · 735 reviews

#94 — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 3/7 (Harry Potter ...

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 3/7 (Harry Potter ...

4.8 · 36 reviews

#95 — Dear Zoo

4.8 · 5 reviews

#96 — GCSE English Text Guide - An Inspector Calls

GCSE English Text Guide - An Inspector Calls

4.7 · 236 reviews

#97 — Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2017 (Annuals 2017)

Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2017 (Annuals 2017)

4.7 · 126 reviews

#98 — The Tiger Who Came to Tea

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

4.7

#99 — Keeping On Keeping On

Keeping On Keeping On

4.6 · 226 reviews

#100 — Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow

4.4 · 811 reviews

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