Most popular books in Christchurch libraries revealed

The five most read fiction and non-fiction books in Christchurch libraries between July and September this year have been revealed.

The most borrowed art books were:

1. “Women” by Kristin Hannah – 511 borrowings.
The book tells the story of Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a young nurse who served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War.

2. Body of Lies by Sarah Bailey – 465 borrowings
A murder mystery novel following Australian detective Gemma Woodstock in her hometown.

3. “The Secret” by Lee Child – 459 borrowings

4. A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas – 345 borrowings

5. Chemistry Lessons by Bonnie Garmus – 293 borrowings

The most popular popular science books were:

1. Pippa Latour “The Last Secret Agent: My Untold Story of Life as a Spy Behind Nazi Lines” – 471 borrowings
After decades of silence, the last surviving British spy from World War II reveals the true, untold story of her time as a secret agent in the deadly world of Nazi France.

2. Did I Ever Tell You That?: Sam Neill’s Memoir – 245 Borrows
Sam Neill tells the story of how he became one of the world’s most celebrated actors, working with everyone from Meryl Streep to Jeff Goldblum.

3. Borrowed spare tire from Prince Harry-225

4. Jennette McCurdy “I’m Glad My Mom Died” – 213 borrowings

5. “Atomic Habits: A Simple, Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Habits,” James Clear – 155 borrowings