The 20 best-selling books of 2016

The year 2016 is on its last legs, and with that in mind, Amazon has released its best-selling books for the year.

Comedian David Walliams makes an appearance with his new stories for children, as does veteran novelist JK Rowling.

Here are the top 20 best-selling books of 2016:

1.Lean in 15: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to Keep you Lean and Healthy, Joe Wicks

The best-selling book of the year claims to 'keep you healthy' with 15-minute meals and workouts.

2.Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, JK Rowling

Coming in second is J K Rowling's foray into theatre with her new play, about Harry Potter as an adult.

3.Lean in 15: 15 Minute Meals With Workouts to Build a Strong, lean body, Joe Wicks

This time Wicks claims to give you a 'strong, lean body'.

4.The Midnight Gang, David Walliams

Walliams swaps comedy for children's books in this story about magic.

5. The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins

Recently made into a movie starring Emily Blunt, The Girl On The Train continues to intrigue readers worldwide.

6. The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet, Michael Mosley

Mosley's book claims to be able to 'defeat diabetes without drugs'.

7. Me Before You, Jojo Moyes

Another book that’s recently made it to the glittering cinema screens, the romantic novel’s resurgence is sure to wet many eyes.

8. Five On Brexit Island, Bruno Vincent

A spoof about Brexit.

9. Hello, Is This Planet Earth?, Tim Peake

The astronaut released a book filled with stunning photographs he took on board the International Space Station.

10.Guinness World Records 2017

The annual world record's book continues to be a best-seller.

11.The World’s Worst Children, David Walliams

This is another fictional book for children by Walliams.

12. Lean in 15: The Sustain Plan: 15 Minute Meals and Workouts to Get You Lean for Life, Joe Wicks

Wicks' 'Sustain' plan collects meals and workouts that are sustainable for everyone.

13.Mary Berry: Foolproof Cooking, Mary Berry

Straight from The Great British Bake Off, Mary Berry's cookbook is one for the top 20.

14.Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down, Jeff Kinney

The latest part of Greg Heffley’s story, Double Down promises to entertain children as much as the previous books.

15.After You, Jojo Moyes

The sequel to Me Before You, the second instalment of Moyes’ story looks at Louisa Clark’s life after the events of the first book.

16.The GCHQ Puzzle Book, GCHQ

The British Government's secretive communications intelligence agency has released a puzzle book filled with mind-bending problems.

17. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, J K Rowling

The book has been made into a movie starring Eddie Redmayne, and chronicles the adventures of wizard Newton Scamander.

18.Deliciously Ella, Every Day, Ella Mills

A cook book by Ella Mills.

19. Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen

Rock star Bruce Springsteen’s memoir has been called “honest and astonishing”.

20.Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook, Jamie Oliver

Oliver is back with wholesome Christmas recipes.

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