RHODE ISLAND — 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? And in a small state like Rhode Island, isn’t everyone your neighbor?
We reached out to local libraries and found out what people were borrowing to read in 2024. Check out the lists for the top 25 books borrowed in Rhode Island and how many times they were checked out, according to Ocean State Libraries:
- “The Women” by Kristin Hannah, 2,597
- “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride, 1,327
- “Swan Song” by Elin Hilderbrand, 1,037
- “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus, 1,003
- “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon, 995
- “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett, 984
- “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston, 946
- “The Teacher” by Frieda McFadden, 912
- “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt, 909
- “Funny Story” by Emily Henry, 887
- “The Exchange” by John Grisham, 880
- “A Calamity of Souls” by David Baldacci, 854
- “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden, 845
- “The Berry Pickers: A Novel” by Amanda Peters, 795
- “The Secret” by Lee Child, 785
- “Think Twice” by Harlan Coben, 780
- “Resurrection Walk” by Michael Connelly, 768
- “None of This is True: A Novel” by Lisa Jewell, 763
- “The Edge” by David Baldacci, 756
- “Camino Ghosts” by John Grisham, 741
- “Demon Copperhead: A Novel” by Barbara Kingsolver, 740
- “It Ends with U” by Colleen Hoover, 739
- “Sandwich: A Novel” by Catherine Newman, 739
- “The Hunter: A Novel” by Tana French, 717
- “Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea” by Dav Pilkey, 710.
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Are you curious about what Rhode Islanders are reading? Check out the top 25 most borrowed books in the state! From bestsellers to classic literature, see what books are flying off the shelves at libraries across Rhode Island. Whether you’re looking for a new book to dive into or just want to see what’s popular in your community, this list is sure to inspire your next reading adventure. Happy reading!
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