I read an article yesterday about the Top 100 most popular books in the UK.

I like lists. I enjoy seeing how I conform, or more often than not, don’t conform to everyone else. So how was this list compiled? Well, according to the Metro:

Researchers trawled literary forums and websites to compile a list of the best-loved books in the country.

The study was commissioned by the website bookmarkyourlibrary.org.uk to encourage people back into libraries.

Spokeswoman Elisabeth Robinson said: ‘No doubt literary aficionados will object to the likes of titles by Katie Price and Russell Brand appearing in the list.

‘But our view is that as long as people are picking up books and reading that has to be a positive thing.’

I’m not sure on the scientific value of this list, I would have thought a survey more appropriate. I do agree with anything to keep people…