Richard Osman has recently voiced strong criticism of Jeremy Clarkson regarding the timing of his new book release. The comedian and author labeled Clarkson a “coward” for choosing to publish his latest work close to Christmas, a strategic move in the competitive book market.
Clarkson’s New Book Release
Jeremy Clarkson’s upcoming book titled Diddly Squat: The Farmer’s Dog will be available later this week. This release comes at a peak time for authors aiming to secure holiday sales. In the book industry, the period from September to November is crucial for maximizing Christmas shopping.
Osman’s Critique
During an episode of his podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, Osman argued that Clarkson’s timing is a deliberate attempt to boost his chances of achieving a Christmas best-seller. He stated, “Clarkson is bringing out another Diddly Squat and is bringing it out quite close to Christmas, which is the cowards way of bringing out a book.”
Christmas Best-Seller Predictions
Osman, who is celebrated for his Thursday Murder Club series, believes that he could face tough competition this Christmas. He indicated that Charlie Mackesy’s latest book, Always Remember, might take the coveted number one spot. Mackesy’s previous work, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, was turned into a successful animated film aired by BBC One last Christmas.
Competing Authors and Trends
Other authors in the race for Christmas sales include:
- Sir Anthony Hopkins – Actor
- Sir Bradley Wiggins – Olympian
- Paul Gascoigne – Footballer
- Chris McCausland – Strictly Come Dancing Winner
Osman also mentioned that Susie Wolf’s Driven could emerge as a best-seller, given the popularity of Formula 1 titles.
The Book Market Landscape
Richard highlighted the strong performance of the Guinness World Records, which was last year’s best-seller during the Christmas shopping season. He expects this year’s competition to be equally fierce, with various celebrity memoirs likely to capture readers’ attention.
The competition for book sales this festive season is shaping up to be intense. Richard Osman aims to secure a best-selling position, but many factors will influence the final outcome.
