5. The Last Devil To Die: The Thursday Murder Club 4 by Richard Osman
The popularity of television host Richard Osmond's series of crime novels set in an old folk's home shows not sign of letting up anytime soon. The fourth book was another hit. "Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club. An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home." | Contributed
The latest Pinch of Nom recipe book just missed out on a place in the top five - with 100 completely new healthy recipes. "Number-one bestselling authors Kate and Kay Allinson are back with an irresistible collection of recipes that everyone will enjoy. From all-day breakfasts to cheeky fakeaways and one-pan meals to scrumptious desserts, these crowd-pleasers are so satisfying and delicious that you’d never guess they are also slimming-friendly." | Contributed
7. Guinness World Records 2024 by Guinness World Records
First published in 1955, The Guiness Book of Records still sells a huge number of copies every year. "Dive into thousands of new and classic records, with topics as diverse as rollercoasters, robots, movie props and gaming. The theme of this year's edition is the Blue Planet, so take the plunge with our opening chapters, as we encounter bizarre and deadly sea creatures, swim through the largest coral reefs and explore the seabed for shipwrecks." | Contributed
The sequel, It Starts With Us, was released this year, but it was the original that continued to delight readers. "As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan—her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened." | Contributed