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UK Top 10 Books

The UK's best-selling books for the week ending 24th October 2026. Number one: Chain Reaction by Lee Child, Andrew Child.

New this weekChain Reaction, Wild Wicked Mate, Dead in Three Two One and 5 more
Longest in the chartThreshing Day (Limited Deluxe Edition) (3 weeks)
1New

Chain Reaction

Lee Child and 1 more

Hardback

In Stock

£19.80 £22.00

About the book: THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING HERO RETURNS Buckle up for the thrilling new adventure that sees Jack Reacher called in to investigate the brutal murder of a covert operative, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy where no one can… (from the publisher)

2New

Wild Wicked Mate

Laurie Gilmore

Paperback

In Stock

£8.99 £9.99

About the book: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore, comes a brand new small-town romance set in the quirky town of Maple Hollow! (from the publisher)

3New

Dead in Three Two One

Peter James

Hardback

In Stock

£19.80 £22.00

About the book: Roy Grace is back in this gripping instalment from number one bestselling author Peter James.Brighton is celebrating. A killer is waiting. And Roy Grace is the target . . (from the publisher)

4▼ 32 weeks in the chart

Adam & Eve

Jeffrey Archer

Hardback

In Stock

£19.80 £22.00

About the book: The instant Sunday Times #1 bestseller THE ULTIMATE TALE OF COURAGE AND SACRIFICE FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER November 11th, 1918. As the guns of the Great War fall silent, two babies draw their first breath. (from the publisher)

5New

About the book: In her new book, Dame Judi Dench tells us of her life on the stage, on the screen, and, above all, behind the scenes... PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW. You might think you know Judi Dench. (from the publisher)

6New

Grand

Gromit and 1 more

Hardback

Not Available

About the book: Yes. I'm a dog. And you're reading a book written by a dog. I'll just let you take that in for a minute. Maybe have a cup of tea and a biscuit. You'll get used to it. Most humans are quite adaptable. (from the publisher)

7New

The Best Christmas Ever

Sarah Morgan

Other Product

In Stock

£8.99 £9.99

LoveReading says: A lovely warm and hug-filled multi-generational Christmas romance starring three women alongside their relationships and a snowed in house in Vermont USA. Read our review

8New

Royal Witch

Philippa Gregory

Hardback

In Stock

£22.50 £25.00

About the book: Ambition. Sorcery. Treason. How far will one woman dare to go? 1420. Eleanor Cobham arrives at the court of Henry V. Pretty but not highborn, she hopes for little more than to marry well. (from the publisher)

9New

Good Mood Food

T. D. Spector

Hardback

In Stock

£27.00 £30.00

About the book: Recipes to lift your energy, balance your mood, and feed your brain - the feel-good cookbook from the nation's favourite gut-health scientist, as seen on Channel 4's What Not to Eat The science is now clear: the secret… (from the publisher)

10▼ 83 weeks in the chart

Threshing Day (Limited Deluxe Edition)

Rebecca Yarros

Hardback

In Stock

£19.80 £22.00

LoveReading says: Head back to Basgiath and enjoy the turbulent, gripping Threshing Day stories of thirteen of our favourite characters. Read our review

UK Top 10: your questions

What is the number one book in the UK this week?

Chain Reaction by Lee Child, Andrew Child, for the week ending 24 October 2026.

What are the top 10 best-selling books in the UK right now?

1. Chain Reaction by Lee Child, Andrew Child; 2. Wild Wicked Mate by Laurie Gilmore; 3. Dead in Three Two One by Peter James; 4. Adam & Eve by Jeffrey Archer; 5. Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? by Judi Dench, Brendan O'Hea; 6. Grand by Gromit, Nick Park; 7. The Best Christmas Ever by Sarah Morgan; 8. Royal Witch by Philippa Gregory; 9. Good Mood Food by T. D. Spector; 10. Threshing Day (Limited Deluxe Edition) by Rebecca Yarros.

How often is the UK Top 10 updated?

Every week. This chart is for the week ending 24 October 2026.