See 2024's Most Borrowed Books From The Newport Public Library

NEWPORT, RI — With 2024 over, it's time to reflect on the year. You've probably already seen some lists for the top books of the year. Patch however is offering its own local twist on the end of the year tradition because honestly, who knows you better than your neighbors?

We reached out to the Newport Public Library and found out what people were borrowing to read in 2024. Check out the lists for the top books below:

Most Borrowed Adult Books/Overall

1. "The Women" by Kristin Hannah
2. "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach
3. "Funny Story" by Emily Henry
4. "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride
5. "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt
6. "Table for Two" by Amor Towles
7. "Swan Song" by Elin Hilderbrand
8. "Sandwich: A Novel" by Catherine Newman
9. "Everett" by James Percival.

Most Borrowed Young Adult/Teen Books

1. "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah Maas
2. "Heir of Fire" by Sarah Maas
3. "Truly Devious" by Maureen Johnson
4. "Kingdom of Ash" by Sarah Maas
5. "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson
6. "A Court of Frost and Starlight" by Sarah Maas
7. "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah Maas
8. "The Reappearance of Rachel Price" by Holly Jackson
9. "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
10. "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.

Most Borrowed Children's Books

1. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot" by Jeff Kinney
2. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown" by Jeff Kinney
3. "The Pigeon will Ride the Rollercoaster!" by Mo Willems
4. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball" by Jeff Kinney
5. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End" by Jeff Kinney
6. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde" by Jeff Kinney
7. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down" by Jeff Kinney
8. "The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!" by Mo Willems
9. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Longhaul" by Jeff Kinney
10. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel" by Jeff Kinney.

And here are the top 10 most borrowed books from all Rhode Island libraries and how many times they were checked out, according to Ocean State Libraries:

1. "The Women" by Kristin Hannah, 2,597
2. "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride, 1,327
3. "Swan Song" by Elin Hilderbrand, 1,037
4. "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus, 1,003
5. "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon, 995
6. "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett, 984
7. "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston, 946
8. "The Teacher" by Frieda McFadden, 912
9. "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt, 909
10. "Funny Story" by Emily Henry, 887.

Also read: See The Top 25 Most Borrowed Books In Rhode Island.

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