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literature25 days ago•4 min saved

Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune Leads UK Bestsellers of 2025

Fantasy, mystery, and psychological thrillers dominate the UK's 2025 bestseller list, led by Richard Osman's 'The Impossible Fortune'. The year also saw a resurgence in adult colouring books, with titles like Coco Wyo’s 'Cozy Corner' and 'Cozy Cuties' making the top 20, reflecting a trend towards relaxation and creativity. Other notable bestsellers include Freida McFadden's 'The Housemaid', Suzanne Collins' 'Sunrise on the Reaping', and David Nicholls' 'You Are Here'.

via The Guardian|

#bestsellers #colouring-books #fantasy

culture27 days ago•2 min saved

Author Leads Library Borrowing for Fourth Consecutive Year

Richard Osman continues to top Staffordshire libraries' most borrowed books list for the fourth consecutive year, with crime and thriller genres dominating, while Julia Donaldson leads the children's list. The list highlights popular titles in adult and children's fiction, reflecting ongoing reader preferences and the importance of libraries in communities.

via BBC|

#borrowing-list #childrens-books #crime-fiction

movies4 months ago•5 min saved

Netflix's 'Thursday Murder Club' Reignites the Whodunit Genre

Netflix's adaptation of Richard Osman's beloved novel 'The Thursday Murder Club' is a disappointing and heavy-handed film that fails to capture the wit and charm of the original books, despite featuring a star-studded cast and engaging characters.

via Slate|

#film-adaptation #movies #netflix

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Britney Spears' Memoir Sparks Book Market Growth and Tops Bestseller Lists"

WH Smith, one of the largest booksellers in the UK, predicts growth in the country's book market this year, driven by strong sales of Britney Spears' memoir and Richard Osman's latest crime novel. The company reported a 75% increase in pre-tax profits to £110m, with sales rising 28% to £1.8bn, thanks to robust book sales and a rebound in travel. WH Smith's confidence in the market is supported by Bloomsbury's record profits in the first half of the year, attributed to a boom in fantasy fiction and strong sales of Harry Potter titles. The company's travel outlets, particularly in airports, led the recovery, with sales up 48%. WH Smith's international expansion also contributed to its growth, with sales doubling in European and international travel stores outside the US and Canada.

via The Guardian|

#britney-spears #business #richard-osman