2024 is in the books! But before we “turn the page” on 2024, let’s take a moment to remember the most popular titles of the year.
Last year we shared our Top 25 circulating titles of 2023. It was so well-received that we’ve expanded this year to share our Top 50. These titles are based on 2024 NHFPL borrowing data through November and include physical books only.
Without further ado, here are the lists!
The Complete Lists
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Adult Top 50 Reads
- The Women by Kristin Hannah
- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
- James by Percival Everett
- North Woods by Daniel Mason
- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
- Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
- Funny Story by Emily Henry
- The Other Side of Prospect by Nicholas Dawidoff
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
- Table for Two by Amor Towles
- The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
- Camino Ghosts by John Grisham
- Happy Place by Emily Henry
- The Exchange: After The Firm by John Grisham
- Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
- The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
- Trust by Hernan Diaz
- Crosshairs by James Patterson & James O. Born
- The Secret by Lee Child & Andrew Child
- A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci
- Long Island by Colm Toibin
- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
- Horse by Geraldine Brooks
- Eruption by Michael Crichton & James Patterson
- Connecticut Driver’s Manual by CT DMV
- Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
- I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
- The Fraud by Zadie Smith
- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
- The #1 Lawyer by James Patterson & Nancy Allen
- There There by Tommy Orange
- After Annie by Anna Quindlen
- None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
- The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
- Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly
- The Demon of Unrest.. by Erik Larson
- Yale and Slavery: A History by David W. Blight
- It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover
- The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
- The Edge by David Baldacci
- The Hunter by Tana French
- Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
- Real Americans by Rachel Khong
- How to Know a Person… by David Brooks
- Random in Death by J.D. Robb
- The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman
Teen Top Reads
Physical Collection
- Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
- Olympians by George O’Connor
- Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
- Dragon Ball Super by Akira Toriyama & art by Toyotarou
- One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
- Bleach by Tite Kubo
- Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
- Ultimate Spider-Man by Bill Jemas & Brian Michael Bendis
- Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo
- The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
- Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
- A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
- Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
- Fence by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad & Joana Lafuente
- Crown of Midnight: A Throne of Glass Novel by Sarah J. Maas
- Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
- Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
- Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
- Jujutsu Kaisen. 2, Fearsome Womb by Gege Akutami
- Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
- Jujutsu Kaisen. 1, Ryomen Sukuna by Gege Akutami
- Solo Leveling. 1 / Dubu by Chugong
- If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie
- Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
- The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
- A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
- Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
- Spy x Family. 3 by Tatsuya Endo
- Green Lanterns by Sam Humphries, Geoff Johns, et al.
- Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy
- Blue Lock. 1 by Muneyuki & art by Yusuke Nomura
- Blue Lock. 2 by Muneyuki & art by Yusuke Nomura
- Huda F Cares by Huda Fahmy
- Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa
- The Talk by Darrin Bell
- Something Under the Bed is Drooling by Bill Watterson
- The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
- A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
- Jujutsu Kaisen. 3, Young Fish and Reverse Punishment
- Jujutsu kaisen. 18, Fever by Gege Akutami
- Gwen & Art are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
- Persepolis 2 by Marjane Satrapi
- The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
- Displacement by Kiku Hughes
- I Married my Best Friend to Shut my Parents Up by Kodama Naoko
- Chainsaw Man. 2, Chainsaw vs. Bat by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Children’s Top Reads
Physical Collection
- Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
- The Baby-sitters Club: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier
- Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce
- Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi
- Hilo by Judd Winick
- Baby-sitters Little Sister by Katy Farina
- Wings of Fire: The Graphic Novel by Tui T. Sutherland & adapted by Barry Deutsch
- Narwhal and Jelly by Ben Clanton
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney
- Norma and Belly by Mika Song
- Berrybrook Middle School by Svetlana Chmakova
- The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan & adapted by Robert Venditti
- Mister Wolf’s Class by Aron Nels Steinke
- Double Down by Jeff Kinney
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot by Jeff Kinney
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck
- Diper Overlode by Jeff Kinney
- Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People by Dav Pilkey
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever
- Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party by Kimberly & James Dean
- A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo Willems
- Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Third Wheel
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
- Hickory Dickory Dock by Kimberly & James Dean
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley’s Journal by Jeff Kinney
- Pete The Cat: Five Little Bunnies by Kimberly & James Dean
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
- Pete the Cat’s Groovy Guide to Life
- Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel
- Pete the Cat’s Groovy Imagination
- School Trip by Jerry Craft
- The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
- Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney
- 5-minute Pete the Cat Stories by James Dean
- The Hidden Witch by Molly Knox Ostertag
- An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 by Mo Willems
- We are Growing by Laurie Keller
- Raid of No Return by Nathan Hale
- Gravity Falls: Cinestory Comic by Greg Lockard
- Three Bite Rule by James Dean & adapted by Anne Lamb
- Cold War Correspondent by Nathan Hale
- The Cardboard Kingdom: Snow and Sorcery by Chad Sell
- Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments by Victoria Grace Elliot
- Pete the Cat: I Love my White Shoes by Eric Litwin & James Dean
- Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke
- My New Friend is so Fun! by Mo Willems
- Pete the Cat and the New Guy
Beyond the Top Reads
It’s important to note that the Top 50 list only reflects borrowing data from the New Haven Public Library. Many New Haveners also purchase books, borrow from other libraries, or access ebooks and audiobooks through other platforms, so the actual range of books enjoyed by New Haven readers in 2023 is likely even broader and more diverse.
While the Top 50 highlights the most popular reads, the Library’s vast collection offers something for everyone. Our dedicated library staff are always happy to help you find your next literary adventure, whether you’re a die-hard genre fan or a curious newcomer.
We invite you to explore our shelves and discover your own favorites! Happy reading, New Haven!