2024 marks the 50th anniversary of The Sunday Times Bestseller List, the UK’s definitive book chart. To celebrate The Sunday Times have unveiled its top 100 bestselling books from the past five decades. From vampire romance to classic cookery books discover which timeless titles made the list, and treat yourself to a book you've always meant to read.

Discover our brand new range of merchandise

Perfect gifts for your book-loving friends or a delightful treat for yourself

# 1: A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

The internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers - explores the theories of the cosmos and the secrets that remain at the heart of space and time. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.

The top 100 Sunday Times Bestsellers

From Delia Smith to Richard Osman, discover the authors who have populated the chart since 1974

Browse all

This week's bestsellers

Stay up-to-date with the latest bestselling fiction and non-fiction