Happy New Year! Want to know what everyone was reading in 2021? Take a look at the top checkouts from last year. Who knows, maybe these books will end up at the top of your TBR pile in the new year!
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Adult Fiction
"The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewell - Libby's life has been shrouded in mystery since she was adopted as a baby, but everything changes on her 25th birthday when a letter arrives that she's been waiting her whole life to read. The letter not only reveals the true identity of her birth parents, but it also reveals that Libby is the sole inheritor of a sprawling London mansion. Libby has been looking forward to this day, but she's not the only one who's been waiting. Dive into this psychological thriller told from multiple points of view and uncover the family mysteries within.
"Magpie Murders" by Anthony Horowitz - Drawing on the work of great mystery writers like Agatha Christie, this novel from Anthony Horowitz is told as a mystery within a mystery. Follow editor Susan Ryeland through the twists and turns as she uncovers the secrets buried in her client's latest manuscript. When her client mysteriously dies, Susan throws herself into the investigation and goes toe to toe with suspects who all have something to hide.
"The Midnight Library" by Matthew Haig - Would you go back and fix your mistakes if given the opportunity? Nora Seed is confronted with this question in Matthew Haig's fantasy novel. On the night she attempts suicide, Nora enters the space between life and death called the midnight library. The library houses an infinite number of books, each of them containing the story of an alternate reality. Within this space, Nora must consider what a truly fulfilling life might look like and gets a chance to live out each possibility. This quick, surprisingly lighthearted read is a fresh take on the parallel universe trope.
Adult Nonfiction
"Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook" by Ina Garten - Are you a fan of Barefoot Contessa? Then you'll love Ina Garten's new cookbook! Named one of the best cookbooks by the New York Times Book Review, readers will find 85 new recipes from the Food Network star that will feed anyone's deepest cravings.
"Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor - Readers will love the historical, scientific, and personal ruminations of one of life's most basic functions—breathing! Journalist James Nestor combines ancient knowledge and contemporary research to explain the science behind breathing, how we lost the art of breathing, and how to improve the way we breathe to improve our overall health.
"A Swim in a Pond in the Rain" by George Saunders - This literary master class is a deep exploration of how great writing works, how the mind works while reading, and how the reading and writing of stories makes genuine connection possible. Featuring short stories by great Russian writers and essays by the author, this book is perfect for anyone who is looking for a deep dive into the art of writing and its relevance in today's time.
Picture Books
"Rosie Revere, Engineer" by Andrea Beaty - Rosie Revere dreams of becoming an engineer and loves to invent things while alone in her room, but she hides her creations under her bed in fear of failure—until her great-great-aunt Rosie the Riveter pays her a visit! Rosie's aunt encourages her to celebrate all the stages of creativity, even when things don't go the way you planned.
"The Bad Seed" by Jory John - The seed featured in Jory John's book is bad. Like, really bad. So bad that nobody wants to hang out with him. That is, until he tries to change his life by being kinder to those around him. "The Bad Seed" shows that, with a little bit of willpower, positive changes are possible for everyone.
"The Most Magnificent Thing" by Ashley Spires - A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing but, after a lot of hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her dog suggests a long walk and, as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed. The magnificent thing about this book is how it shows readers that perseverance is key to making your plans come to life!
Juvenile Fiction
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules" by Jeff Kinney - After a terrible summer, Greg just wants to put the past behind him and get on with his school year. However, his older brother/tormenter Rodrick won't let Greg forget the incident that made his summer miserable. Follow along as Greg tries to navigate middle school, impress girls, and steer clear of the school talent show all while attempting to keep his brother off his back and his secret safe!
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown" by Jeff Kinney - When a huge snowstorm shuts down Greg's school, he and his best friend Rowley must navigate neighborhood alliances and betrayals during the snowball fight of the century!
"The Power of Poppy Pendle" by Natasha Lowe - Poppy was born with a magical family gift, but she wants to be a baker instead! Can Poppy forge her own path, or will she have to fall in line and fulfill her family's expectations?
Juvenile Nonfiction
"Guinness World Records 2021" - This book of world records is everything you'd expect it to be—the biggest, the smallest, the longest, the tallest. The cover is only a taste of everything that's inside!
"Mistakes That Worked" by Charlotte Foltz Jones - Learn about 40 seemingly small things that were invented or named by accident that changed the course of history, including potato chips, silly putty, Velcro, frisbees, Coca-Cola, and so much more!
"Over and Under the Pond" by Kate Messner - Discover a secret underwater world in this beautifully illustrated companion to other Kate Messner books like "Over and Under the Snow". Learn about and celebrate the different forms of life living above and below the water, including turtles, frogs, catfish, minnows, and so much more!
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