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Quiz books and Bible sales reach highs in UK 2025
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Sales of quiz books and Bibles in the UK surged in 2025, bucking a decline in overall non-fiction spending, according to NielsenIQ BookData. Quiz book spending rose by 24 percent, marking the best year since records began in 1998, while Bible purchases increased by 19 percent to £6.3 million. These gains occurred as non-fiction sales fell to their lowest level since 2014.
Belle Burden’s “Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage” has become one of the biggest books of the year. The title debuted at No. 1 on the Times hardcover nonfiction list in January and remains near the top of the rankings.
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Several books maintained strong positions across major lists this week.
The New York Times has released its hardcover bestseller list for the week ended February 14, highlighting top-selling fiction and nonfiction books for adults based on sales data from retailers across the United States. The list features established series continuations alongside new releases in various genres. Sales are compiled from a comprehensive panel of stores reflecting diverse demographics.
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Book-to-screen adaptations propelled three of the top five most read books on Goodreads in February 2026. Classics and thrillers dominated the list, with Wuthering Heights seeing renewed interest from a recent movie. Freida McFadden's works led in readership numbers.