Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Reboot your curiosity and binge the bizarre with the all-new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Wired Into Weird. 
 
In a world where AI-generated content has everyone second-guessing what’s real, Wired Into Weird proves that truth is stranger than fiction! 
 
Readers will meet incredible people, see quirky creations, visit far-off places, discover odd animals, and witness astonishing feats — and it’s all real!<ul><li>All-new and all-true: Latest edition of the bestselling series with hundreds of new stories from around the globe!</li><li>No attention-span struggles here: Vibrant imagery, bite-size stories, fun lists, and silly callouts attract even the most reluctant reader!</li><li>Family-friendly fun: Everyone from grandparents, adults, teens, and kids alike will have a blast exploring every page and sharing the unbelievable together.</li><li>Beyond the page: Book-based content regularly posted to Ripley’s social media, enhanced with giveaways and creative marketing campaigns.</li></ul>

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2027

Every year Ripley's Believe It or Not! storms the bestseller list as it unveils the latest collection of weird but true stories, bite-size, jaw-dropping facts, and amazing photographs gathered from all over the world. 
 
This year...<ul><li>Gasp at the paddle-steamer made entirely out of ice</li><li>Discover the whereabouts of the volcano that blasts out gold</li><li>Meet Fedy, the cross-eyed cat, who has 400,000 followers on Instagram</li><li>Visit the city of Chefhaouen in Morocco, where every building is painted blue</li><li>Shudder at the Australian mosquito that sucks blood from frogs' nostrils</li></ul>And much, much more! 
 
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is perfect for: 
<ul><li>Gifting moments: whether it’s a kids stocking filler or an adult Secret Santa, give the gift of interesting facts this Christmas</li><li>Readers young and old: Got a trivia mad niece? Or a pub-quiz-going father-in-law? Either way, this is sure to delight readers of all ages!</li><li>Those with curious minds!</li></ul> 
No Christmas can possibly be complete without Ripley's, the bestselling annual full of weird and but true stories and facts to delight both kids and adults! 
 
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Praise for Ripley's Believe It Or Not! 
 
'My grandson loves it — packed with weird and wonderful facts and vivid pictures that spark his curiosity!' 
 
'Another brilliant Ripley’s! Stunning visuals and unbelievable facts for every curious mind.' 
 
'A family favourite — every year!' 
 
'Fun, fascinating, and a little gross — a hit with kids and adults alike!' 
 
'A Christmas morning must — pure excitement every year!'

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2026

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