The Copper Country’s Top 2019 Reads

In 2019, library cardholders at the Portage Lake District Library and the Hancock School Public Library checked out over 120,000 books and other materials. A review of the books valued most by community members provides a unique snapshot into our shared culture and interests. These are the 10 most popular titles for adults, young adults, and junior readers.

Top 10 Books for Adults

  1. Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
  2. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
  3. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
  4. The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell
  5. Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
  6. Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks
  7. Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald
  8. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
  9. No Exit by Taylor Adams
  10. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Top 10 Books for Young Adults

  1. Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya
  2. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
  3. It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
  4. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
  5. Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
  6. Since You’ve Been Gone by Mogran Matson
  7. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
  8. Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren
  9. Burn for Burn by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian
  10. Bleach by Tite Kubo

Top 10 Books for Junior Readers

  1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown by Jeff Kinney
  2. Smile by Raina Telgemeier
  3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down by Jeff Kinney
  4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney
  5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway by Jeff Kinney
  6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
  7. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck by Jeff Kinney
  8. The Truth About Stacey by Ann M. Martin
  9. Real Friends by Shannon Hale
  10. Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

You can find all of these titles and more in our online catalog:

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