These authors are among the most successful in the UK, in the first half of this year, their books were flying off the shelves but the author in top spot might not be who you think.

According to The Bookseller, the volume and value of books these authors sold puts them as some of the UK's most read.

Between them are many chart topping bestsellers which have become household names for many Brits - even if you havn't heard of every author, it's nealy guaranteed you'll know one of their books.

From children's literature to cook books, these authors have taken the UK by storm.

It’s been a tough year for non-fiction after The Bookseller reported a 6.8% year-on-year slump for the genre.

The top author is on track to claim top spot for a fifth consecutive year as the UK’s bestselling author and she has even been rewarded for her contributions to literature by royalty.