The most-read books in the UK in 2024 included a mix of genres, with Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders and Kristen Hannah’s The Women frequently appearing on bestseller lists. Other top sellers were psychological thrillers like The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, fantasy series such as Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses, and popular non-fiction like Atomic Habits and various air fryer cookbooks

Fiction

• We Solve Murders by Richard Osman: The number one bestselling murder mystery from the author of The Thursday Murder Club.
• The Women by Kristen Hannah: A frequently cited bestselling novel of the year.
• The Housemaid by Freida McFadden: A popular psychological thriller that appeared on multiple lists.
• A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas: The first book in a globally bestselling fantasy series, particularly popular as an eBook for teens.
• First Lie Wins by Jane Corry: A gripping thriller with a notable twist.
• First Lie Wins by Janie Chang: A psychological thriller that made many top 10 lists. 

Non-fiction

• Atomic Habits by James Clear: A life-changing bestseller that continues to be highly popular.
• Pinch of Nom Air Fryer by Kate Allinson & Kay Featherstone: An easy-to-follow cookbook with slimming meals.
• Murdle: Solve 100 Devilishly Devious Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles by G.T. Arthur: A puzzle book that topped the charts.
• Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book by Nathan Anthony: A budget-friendly and time-saving air fryer recipe book   

Other notable mentions

• The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods: Appeared on multiple bestseller lists.
• Guinness World Records 2025: A popular choice for a different kind of read.
• Butter by Asako Yuzuki: Named Waterstones Book of the Year 2024.