While we stayed in and didn't go out as much as we hoped, 2021 was another year of lockdowns, isolation and uncertainty. And whether you got stuck into the gardening or worked on a house project, one thing we all enjoyed in 2021 was reading.
With so many brilliant books on the best seller list for 2021 here in the UK, we were spoilt for choice, with crime fiction books from Richard Osmon to practical help books from Stacey Solomon to choose from.
If you feel like you might have missed out on some of these best selling books and want to give them a read, we've rounded up some of our favourites that made the best seller list in 2021, with a real range of genres so there's something for everyone.
Best selling books 2021
Have you already read all the classics and want to read something newer? These books topped the best seller lists in 2021.3
2021 bestsellers
1 of 10Pinch of Nom Quick & Easy: 100 Delicious, Slimming Recipes
Simple, fast and slimming recipes, this book is great if you're looking for a health kick without sacrificing the tasty food you love. It's the fastest selling cookbook of all time!
2 of 10The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
This illustrated book by Charlie Mackesy follows the developing friendship between The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse.
3 of 10The Thursday Murder Club
This debut novel from Pointless presenter Richard Osmon is a crime fiction book about a peaceful retirement village where four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders.
4 of 10Where the Crawdads Sing
This book has spent 124 weeks on the best seller list. It follows the story of a reclusive young girl, abandoned by her parents and it's being made into a film in 2022.
5 of 10The Midnight Library
Written by Matt Haig, this poignant novel is a story of regret, hope and forgiveness.
6 of 10Tap to Tidy: Organising, Crafting & Creating Happiness in a Messy World
Not so much a book to read, Stacey Solomon's Tap to Tidy book is full of activities and inspiration for the person who loves organisation and crafts.
7 of 10The Other Passenger
This suspenseful thriller follows a commuter who becomes a suspect in his friend's mysterious disappearance.
8 of 10Jane’s Patisserie: Deliciously customisable cakes, bakes and treats.
You might have seen the brilliant Jane Dunn appear on This Morning, or you might be a huge fan of her website. In her first ever cook book, she shares some of her most loved bakes.
9 of 10The Holiday
This was a Sunday Times bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club thriller about a holiday the characters will never forget.
10 of 10The Man Who Died Twice
Another from the marvellous Richard Osmon, this crime novel is the sequel to The Thursday Murder Club.
If you love reading, make sure you don't miss out on the latest issue of Yours Fiction. Full of short stories and ideas, it's the perfect read for bookworms. The next issue is in shops February 3, 2022 or you can get hold of previous issues at greatmagazines.co.uk.
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