Top Checked-Out Books of 2023: A Year in Reads at Western District Library

Despite kicking off with a bit of a hiatus due to renovations (check out our journey!), we're thrilled to share that our shelves were buzzing with activity in 2023. From gripping thrillers to heartwarming tales, our library has been a hub of literary exploration. So, without further ado, let's take a look at some 2023 stats and the top borrowed books of the year!

Total Checked-Out Items: 10,184

New Patrons: 165

Total Patrons: 1,237

Adult Top Books

1. The Housemaid - Freida McFadden

2. Storm Watch - C. J. Box

3. Treasure State - C. J. Box

4. The Inmate - Freida McFadden

5. Circle of Death - James Patterson

6. Regretting You - Colleen Hoover

7. Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus

8. Cross Down - James Patterson

9. Welcome to Beach Town - Susan Wiggs

10. The Housemaid's Secret - Freida McFadden

11. Slammed - Colleen Hoover

12. Things We Never Got Over - Lucy Score

13. Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt

14. The High Notes - Danielle Steel

15. A Calder at Heart - Janet Dailey

Juvenile/Young Adult Top Books

1. Pokémon Adventures - Hidenori Kusaka

2. Dog Man - Day Pilkey

3. Baby-Sitters Little Sister: a Graphic Novel - Katy Farina

4. The Bad Guys - Aaron Blabey

5. Katie the Catsitter - Colleen A. F. Venable

6. One Piece: East Blue - Eiichirō Oda

7. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot - Jeff Kinney

8. Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco - Jamie Michalak

9. Weird Insects - Michael Worek

10. The Baby-Sitters Club - Ann M. Martin

11. The Fort - Gordon Korman

12. I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 - Lauren Tarshis

13. Bone - Jeff Smith

14. Weird but True! 8: 300 Outrageous Facts

15. I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888 - Lauren Tarshis

Children's Top Books

1. Creepy Crayon! - Aaron Reynolds

2. Bluey, At Home with the Heelers

3. Pixar Buddy Block: The Ultimate Celebration of Pixar Pals

4. Kitty & Cat: Opposites Attract - Mirka Hokkanen

5. 100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli - David LaRochelle

6. I Like You: An Encouraging Bedtime Book - Kate Allan

7. The Sour Grape - Jory John

8. Lumber Baby - Patricia Stockland

9. All About Bingo

10. B is for Bananas: A Going Bananas Alphabet Book - Carrie Tillotson

11. Great Pal Puppy - Michael Twinn

12. Do You Want to Build a Snowman? - Calliope Glass

13. The Leaf Thief - Alice Hemming

14. A is for Axolotl: An Unusual Animal ABC - Catherine Macorol

15. When Glitter Met Glue - Karan Kilpatrick

Top Audiobooks

1. It All Comes Down to This - Therese Fowler

2. Odessa Sea - Clive Cussler

3. The Lost and Found Bookshop - Susan Wiggs

4. Nightwork - Nora Roberts

5. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - J. K. Rowling

6. Even Now - Karen Kingsbury

7. Junie B. Jones Collection: Books 9-12 - Barbara Park

8. The Mapmaker's Children - Sarah McCoy

9. The Secret Keepers - Trenton Lee Stewart

10. Last Girl Standing - Lisa Jackson

11. The Four Winds - Hannah Kristin

12. The Other Emily - Dean R. Koontz

13. Another Kind of Eden - James Lee Burke

14. The Hotel Nantucket - Elin Hilderbrand

15. The Best is Yet to Come - Debbie Macomber

As we reflect on the literary journey of the past year, it's clear that our community's love for reading knows no bounds. Despite the temporary closure for renovations, our library has continued to thrive as a hub of knowledge and imagination. From the pulse-pounding mysteries that keep us on the edge of our seats to the stories that warm our hearts, each book checked out represents a new adventure embarked upon by our patrons.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm for the written word. Here's to another year of exploration, discovery, and shared literary experiences. So, what are you waiting for? Come on down and dive into the next chapter of your reading journey. Happy reading!