Book clubs run by the likes of Richard and Judy and Oprah Winfrey should step aside, it seems that the most effective way to endorse a book is to include it in an audio speech against the powers of the west, namely America. This is what the infamous leader of Al-Qa'ida, Osama Bin Laden has just done.

The book, by the until now unheard of American author William Blum has gone from 209,572 on the Amazon.com book list to number 10 today. Rogue State: A guide to the world