Longest-Charting Books

The books that refused to leave the Amazon UK bestseller charts — ranked by how many separate years each one charted.

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#1 — The Official Highway Code

The Official Highway Code

14 years on chart · 2007–2026 · peaked #16

4.7

#2 — Who Moved My Cheese: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your …

Who Moved My Cheese: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your …

13 years on chart · 1999–2011 · peaked #6

4.3

#3 — The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book]

The Very Hungry Caterpillar [Board Book]

13 years on chart · 2008–2026 · peaked #20

4.9

#4 — The Secret 10th Anniversary Edition

The Secret 10th Anniversary Edition

11 years on chart · 2007–2017 · peaked #7

4.2

#5 — The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

9 years on chart · 2005–2024 · peaked #28

4.9

#6 — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

9 years on chart · 1999–2007 · peaked #47

4.4

#7 — The Snail and the Whale

The Snail and the Whale

9 years on chart · 2006–2015 · peaked #58

4.8

#8 — The Tiger Who Came to Tea

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

9 years on chart · 2014–2026 · peaked #66

4.8

#9 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

8 years on chart · 1998–2024 · peaked #5

4.8

#10 — The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Ach…

The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Ach…

8 years on chart · 2012–2019 · peaked #6

4.6

#11 — Guess How Much I Love You

Guess How Much I Love You

8 years on chart · 2015–2026 · peaked #21

4.8

#12 — To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

8 years on chart · 2008–2016 · peaked #23

4.7

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

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

8 years on chart · 2015–2025 · peaked #31

4.6

#14 — Gangsta Granny

Gangsta Granny

7 years on chart · 2011–2017 · peaked #15

4.7

#15 — Stick Man

Stick Man

7 years on chart · 2008–2026 · peaked #41

4.9

#16 — Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow

7 years on chart · 2012–2019 · peaked #58

4.4

#17 — Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

6 years on chart · 2015–2020 · peaked #2

4.7

#18 — The Time Traveler's Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife

6 years on chart · 2005–2010 · peaked #7

4.3

#19 — Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic wor…

Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic wor…

6 years on chart · 2012–2017 · peaked #14

4.6

#20 — Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook 200 Slow Cooker Recipes (Hamlyn All C…

Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook 200 Slow Cooker Recipes (Hamlyn All C…

6 years on chart · 2010–2015 · peaked #25

4.3

#21 — Of Mice and Men (Penguin Red Classics)

Of Mice and Men (Penguin Red Classics)

6 years on chart · 2010–2015 · peaked #25

4.5

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

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking

6 years on chart · 2000–2005 · peaked #34

4.7

#23 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: 1/7 (Harry Potter 1)

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

6 years on chart · 2015–2020 · peaked #42

4.8

#24 — Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby & Toddler Meal Planner (25th …

Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby & Toddler Meal Planner (25th …

6 years on chart · 2008–2013 · peaked #42

4.6

#25 — The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

5 years on chart · 2020–2024 · peaked #1

4.9

#26 — Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller

Atomic Habits: the life-changing million-copy #1 bestseller

5 years on chart · 2022–2026 · peaked #3

4.6

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

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)

5 years on chart · 1998–2016 · peaked #3

4.8

#28 — Me Before You

Me Before You

5 years on chart · 2012–2016 · peaked #7

4.8

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

I Can Make You Thin (Book and CD)

5 years on chart · 2005–2009 · peaked #9

4.1

#30 — Where's Spidey?: A Marvel Spider-Man search & find book

Where's Spidey?: A Marvel Spider-Man search & find book

5 years on chart · 2022–2026 · peaked #11

4.6

#31 — The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

5 years on chart · 2005–2009 · peaked #11

4.6

#32 — The official DVSA theory test for car drivers

The official DVSA theory test for car drivers

5 years on chart · 2017–2021 · peaked #26

4.7

#33 — Now, Discover Your Strengths: How To Develop Your Talents And Th…

Now, Discover Your Strengths: How To Develop Your Talents And Th…

5 years on chart · 2003–2008 · peaked #35

4.2

#34 — Dear Zoo: Lift the Flaps

Dear Zoo: Lift the Flaps

5 years on chart · 2006–2021 · peaked #43

4.8

#35 — Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom

5 years on chart · 2008–2013 · peaked #44

4.9

#36 — The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing o…

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing o…

5 years on chart · 2022–2026 · peaked #50

4.7

#37 — The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

5 years on chart · 2002–2019 · peaked #57

4.4

#38 — Where's Spot? (Spot - Original Lift The Flap)

Where's Spot? (Spot - Original Lift The Flap)

5 years on chart · 2015–2021 · peaked #60

4.8

#39 — The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller wi…

The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller wi…

4 years on chart · 2023–2026 · peaked #1

4.5

#40 — Pinch of Nom: 100 Slimming, Home-style Recipes

Pinch of Nom: 100 Slimming, Home-style Recipes

4 years on chart · 2018–2022 · peaked #1

4.8

#41 — Lean in 15 - The Shift Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to Kee…

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

4 years on chart · 2015–2018 · peaked #1

4.6

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

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)

4 years on chart · 1999–2017 · peaked #1

4.8

#43 — Awful Auntie

Awful Auntie

4 years on chart · 2014–2017 · peaked #2

4.8

#44 — The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (Millennium Trilogy Book 3…

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (Millennium Trilogy Book 3…

4 years on chart · 2009–2012 · peaked #2

4.7

#45 — The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon)

The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon)

4 years on chart · 2003–2006 · peaked #2

3.7

#46 — The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium Trilogy Book 2)

The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium Trilogy Book 2)

4 years on chart · 2009–2012 · peaked #3

4.6

#47 — Jamie's 15-Minute Meals

Jamie's 15-Minute Meals

4 years on chart · 2012–2015 · peaked #4

4.4

#48 — River Cottage Veg Every Day! (River Cottage Every Day)

River Cottage Veg Every Day! (River Cottage Every Day)

4 years on chart · 2011–2014 · peaked #4

4.8

#49 — The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Trilogy Book 1)

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium Trilogy Book 1)

4 years on chart · 2009–2012 · peaked #4

4.3

#50 — Delia's How to Cook Book One

Delia's How to Cook Book One

4 years on chart · 1998–2002 · peaked #4

4.3

#51 — Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution

Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution

4 years on chart · 1999–2002 · peaked #4

4.1

#52 — The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight

The Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight

4 years on chart · 2012–2015 · peaked #5

4.7

#53 — Twilight: Twilight, Book 1: 1/4 (Twilight Saga)

Twilight: Twilight, Book 1: 1/4 (Twilight Saga)

4 years on chart · 2008–2011 · peaked #5

4.4

#54 — The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet: Lose weight fast and reprogramme yo…

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet: Lose weight fast and reprogramme yo…

4 years on chart · 2016–2019 · peaked #6

4.5

#55 — Stalingrad

Stalingrad

4 years on chart · 1998–2002 · peaked #6

4.6

#56 — 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos

4 years on chart · 2018–2022 · peaked #8

4.6

#57 — The Book Thief

The Book Thief

4 years on chart · 2008–2014 · peaked #8

4.6

#58 — Wolf Hall

Wolf Hall

4 years on chart · 2009–2013 · peaked #8

3.8

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

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

4 years on chart · 2003–2006 · peaked #8

4.5

#60 — Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Captain Corelli's Mandolin

4 years on chart · 1998–2001 · peaked #8

4.3

#61 — The World’s Worst Children

The World’s Worst Children

4 years on chart · 2016–2019 · peaked #12

4.7

#62 — Life Of Pi

Life Of Pi

4 years on chart · 2002–2013 · peaked #12

4.2

#63 — The Official DVSA Highway Code

The Official DVSA Highway Code

4 years on chart · 2018–2021 · peaked #13

4.7

#64 — Ottolenghi SIMPLE

Ottolenghi SIMPLE

4 years on chart · 2018–2021 · peaked #13

4.7

#65 — Bluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find Book

Bluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find Book

4 years on chart · 2022–2025 · peaked #22

#66 — The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way to b…

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way to b…

4 years on chart · 2015–2019 · peaked #24

4.5

#67 — The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and …

The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and …

4 years on chart · 2023–2026 · peaked #27

4.6

#68 — Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for I…

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for I…

4 years on chart · 1998–2001 · peaked #30

4.2

#69 — Giraffes Can't Dance

Giraffes Can't Dance

4 years on chart · 2018–2021 · peaked #31

4.8

#70 — The Secret

The Secret

4 years on chart · 2018–2021 · peaked #33

4.6

#71 — How to Win Friends and Influence People

How to Win Friends and Influence People

4 years on chart · 2003–2017 · peaked #33

4.6

#72 — 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (Penguin Modern Classics)

1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (Penguin Modern Classics)

4 years on chart · 2016–2019 · peaked #34

4.6

#73 — Zog

Zog

4 years on chart · 2010–2026 · peaked #42

4.9

#74 — Good To Great

Good To Great

4 years on chart · 2002–2005 · peaked #42

4.6

#75 — All the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

4 years on chart · 2015–2024 · peaked #44

4.6

#76 — No More Nappies: A Potty-Training Book…

No More Nappies: A Potty-Training Book…

4 years on chart · 2021–2024 · peaked #46

4.7

#77 — The Smeds and the Smoos

The Smeds and the Smoos

4 years on chart · 2020–2026 · peaked #47

4.8

#78 — The New Contented Little Baby Book

The New Contented Little Baby Book

4 years on chart · 2002–2005 · peaked #48

3.6

#79 — Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic

Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic

4 years on chart · 2023–2026 · peaked #49

#80 — A Feast for Crows (Reissue) (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)

A Feast for Crows (Reissue) (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)

4 years on chart · 2005–2013 · peaked #54

4.2

#81 — Superworm

Superworm

4 years on chart · 2012–2026 · peaked #81

4.8

#82 — It Ends With Us: The emotional #1 Sunday Times bestseller (Lily …

It Ends With Us: The emotional #1 Sunday Times bestseller (Lily …

3 years on chart · 2022–2024 · peaked #1

4.6

#83 — 5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food

5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food

3 years on chart · 2017–2019 · peaked #1

4.7

#84 — Jamie's 30-Minute Meals: A Revolutionary Approach to Cooking Goo…

Jamie's 30-Minute Meals: A Revolutionary Approach to Cooking Goo…

3 years on chart · 2010–2012 · peaked #1

4.4

#85 — One Day

One Day

3 years on chart · 2009–2011 · peaked #1

4.0

#86 — Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince

3 years on chart · 2004–2007 · peaked #1

4.5

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

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)

3 years on chart · 2000–2002 · peaked #1

4.8

#88 — Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?: The No 1 Sunday Times Bests…

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?: The No 1 Sunday Times Bests…

3 years on chart · 2022–2024 · peaked #2

4.6

#89 — The Girl on the Train

The Girl on the Train

3 years on chart · 2015–2017 · peaked #2

4.2

#90 — Breaking Dawn: Twilight, Book 4 (Twilight Saga)

Breaking Dawn: Twilight, Book 4 (Twilight Saga)

3 years on chart · 2008–2010 · peaked #2

4.4

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

The Book of General Ignorance (A Quite Interesting Book)

3 years on chart · 2006–2008 · peaked #2

4.4

#92 — The Housemaid's Secret

The Housemaid's Secret

3 years on chart · 2024–2026 · peaked #3

4.4

#93 — The Bullet That Missed: (The Thursday Murder Club 3)

The Bullet That Missed: (The Thursday Murder Club 3)

3 years on chart · 2022–2024 · peaked #3

4.7

#94 — Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book: THE NUMBER ONE BES…

Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book: THE NUMBER ONE BES…

3 years on chart · 2022–2024 · peaked #3

4.6

#95 — The Help

The Help

3 years on chart · 2010–2012 · peaked #3

4.8

#96 — Eclipse: 3 (Twilight Saga)

Eclipse: 3 (Twilight Saga)

3 years on chart · 2008–2010 · peaked #3

4.6

#97 — Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours

Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours

3 years on chart · 2008–2010 · peaked #3

4.8

#98 — The Naked Chef

The Naked Chef

3 years on chart · 1999–2001 · peaked #3

4.4

#99 — The Midnight Gang

The Midnight Gang

3 years on chart · 2016–2018 · peaked #4

4.8

#100 — Gone Girl

Gone Girl

3 years on chart · 2013–2015 · peaked #4

3.9

Derived live from the Amazon UK books bestseller charts across every year on record; editions are de-duplicated. See another category →