This summer has been preeettty busy here at the library, with bunches of kids, teens, and families stopping in to check out library books. If you’re curious what has been going like hotcakes around here, take a look below. Stats don’t lie: you love them, you really love them!
Most Checked-Out Teen Books, January-June 2024
Fiction
Fantasy and mystery/thriller titles rule the list, with many “oldies but goodies” winning the popularity contest. A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher flew under the radar at publication, but it’s finally getting its day in the sun. Which titles have you checked out?
- Anything and everything by Sarah J. Maas
- One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus
- A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
- Five Survive by Holly Jackson
- The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
- The Selection by Kiera Cass
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Solitaire by Alice Oseman
Graphic Novel Series
Manga dominated this list, with Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper being the notable exception. If you’ve been curious about graphic novels, but haven’t yet tried one, I’m giving you permission. Go ahead, dip your toe into a great graphic novel series this summer.
- One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
- The Girl from the Other Side by Nagabe
- Haikyu!! by Haruichi Furudate
- Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
- Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa
What did we miss? What teen books are you devouring this summer?
