It’s the beginning of a new year – a great time to look at what books have been popular with readers at the library! The following lists show the Putnam County Library System’s top circulated print titles for 2016 in adult fiction and nonfiction, young adult fiction, juvenile fiction, and children’s picture books.
Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham was the overall most popular book. It checked out three times more than the most popular nonfiction book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. We also discovered that you love to cook, and it’s never too late to discover the joy of reading Harry Potter or Dr. Seuss.
Adult Fiction
- Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham
- The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
- The Obsession by Nora Roberts
- The Last Mile by David Baldacci
- The Crossing by Michael Connelly
- Make Me by Lee Child
- Alert by James Patterson
- All Dressed in White by Mary Higgins Clark
- Blue by Danielle Steel
- Property of a Noblewoman by Danielle Steel
- Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
- NYPD Red 4 by James Patterson
- Find Her by Lisa Gardner
- Robert B. Parker’s Blackjack by Robert Knott
- The Melody Lingers On by Mary Higgins Clark
Adult Nonfiction
- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
- Fix-it and Forget-it Slow Cooker Magic by Phillis Pellman Good
- Guinness World Records
- Trisha’s Table by Trisha Yearwood
- The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime by Ree Drummond
- Nashville Eats by Jennifer Justus
- Slow Roads Tennessee by Jerry Park
- Killing Reagan by Bill O’Reilly
- The Walking Dead: Book One by Robert Kirkman
- The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan
- Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly
- Midnight in Siberia by David Greene
- Spark Joy by Marie Kondo
- The Frugal Paleo Cookbook by Ciarra Hannah
- The Road to Character by David Brooks
Young Adult Fiction
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
- The 5th Wave by Richard Yancey
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
- The Heir by Kiera Cass
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
- Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
- Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
- Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Juvenile Fiction
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School by Jeff Kinney
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney
- Into the Wild by Erin Hunter
- Tales from a Not-So-Glam TV Star by Rachel Renee Russell
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal by Jeff Kinney
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
- Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter by Rachel Renee Russell
- Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl by Rachel Renee Russell
Picture Books
- How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? by Jane Yolen
- Dr. Seuss’s ABC by Dr. Seuss
- What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss
- Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss
- I Am Not Going to Get Up Today by Dr. Seuss
- Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa by Anna Dewdney
- The Berenstain Bears Go on Vacation by Stan Berenstain
- If You Take a Mouse to School by Lara Joffe Numeroff
- Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
- Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues by Kim Dean
Come and Join us September 22nd for our very first Adult Coloring Club meeting here at the Putnam County Library. This is a great way to reduce stress in your life and socialize while doing a fun activity. The club will meet on the 4th Thursday of every month. We will have colored pencils and coloring pages, but feel free to bring your own. Coffee and tea will also be available. Look forward to seeing you!
