Page Through Clayton’s Top Reads In 2024

CLAYTON – As we say goodbye to 2024, the Town of Clayton looks back at the books that captivated the attention of nearly 10,000 library cardholders over the past year.

Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is excited to share the most-circulated books from its physical and digital collections, spanning a variety of genres and interests that have captured the attention of readers of all ages and reflect the library’s vibrant and diverse community.

Top reads include New York Times bestsellers, award-winning titles, and even books that have been adapted into popular television shows or movies. Whether it’s a gripping thriller, a heartfelt drama, or a timeless children’s classic, these selections have made a lasting impact on local readers.10

Here’s a glimpse at the top 10 most-circulated books in the adult, teen, juvenile, and picture book collections for 2024:

Adult Books

1. Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes

2. Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

3. The Women by Kristin Hannah

4. Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner

5. The Measure by Nikki Erlick

6. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

7. Verity by Colleen Hoover

8. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

9. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

10. Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

Teen Books

1. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

2. A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

4. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

5. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

6. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

7. A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

8. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

9. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

10. The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

Juvenile Books (Children)

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck by Jeff Kinney

2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal by Jeff Kinney

3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown by Jeff Kinney

4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney

5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down by Jeff Kinney

6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End by Jeff Kinney

7. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney

8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney

9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

10. Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker by Rachel Renée Russell

Picture Books (Children)

1. I Love My New Toy by Mo Willems

2. I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems

3. Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems

4. My New Friend Is So Fun! by Mo Willems

5. Let’s Go for a Drive! by Mo Willems

6. The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV by Stan Berenstain

7. Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by James Dean

8. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow

9. Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds

10. Strawberries are Red by Petr Horáček

Circulation of the library’s physical collection exceeded 140,000 items and its digital collection reached nearly 30,000 items this year, a testament to the community’s deep love for reading.

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