Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library's Most Checked Out Books of 2023
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library has revealed the most checked out books of 2023 in various formats.
Print Books
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library has unveiled its list of the most checked out books of 2023. Topping the list in the print category is C.J. Box's mystery thriller Storm Watch. This genre proved to be immensely popular at the library, with almost all of the top 10 print books falling into the mystery thriller category.
Other books on the most checked-out print books list include Unnatural History by Jonathan Kellerman, Simply Lies by David Baldacci, The House of Wolves by James Patterson, Dark Angel by John Sandford, Without a Trace by Danielle Steel, I Will Find You by Harlan Coben, The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson, Worthy Opponents by Danielle Steel, and 3 Days to Live by James Patterson.
Ebooks
The trend towards mystery thrillers continued in the ebook category as well. Simply Lies by David Baldacci claimed the top spot as the most checked-out ebook. Other notable ebooks on the list include Happy Place by Emily Henry, The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, I Will Find You by Harlan Coben, The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, Identity by Nora Roberts, The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes, Storm Watch by C.J. Box, and Hang the Moon by Jeanette Walls.
It is clear that mystery thrillers had a significant presence in both print and ebook formats at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.
Audiobooks
Audiobooks gained popularity this year, as many library-goers opted for the hands-free listening option. Ginger Park, the communications editor for the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, noted that audiobooks have been increasing in popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. People have discovered the enjoyment of listening to books while multitasking or performing chores.
For those interested in diving into books in the new year, the library offers various avenues, including the 'Bookmark' podcast, blogs, Facebook page, and the Libby and Hoopla apps.
