Pratchett's Snuff snaffles top spot with ease

Written By: Philip Stone Publication Date: Tue, 18/10/2011 - 15:41 Terry Pratchett’s Snuff (Doubleday) has become one of the fastest-selling novels since records began, shifting 54,687 copies at UK book retail outlets in its three days on sale last week. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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