James Patterson had the two most popular books in the library in 2009 and three of the top ten. Other bestselling authors such as Janet Evanovich and Nora Roberts filled out the rest of the list with 2009 releases. The one exception was Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, which was published in 1960 and ranked number 6 on the list. To Kill a Mockingbird was the Big Read choice in February 2009, which was probably the main reason for its renewed popularity here at our library.

Top 10 Fiction Books of 2009 at TSCPL

1. The 8th confession by James Patterson 807 checkouts
2. Swimsuit: a novel by James Patterson 770 checkouts
3. Finger lickin' fifteen by Janet Evanovich 737 checkouts
4. Black Hills by Nora Roberts 737 checkouts
5. Just take my heart by Mary Higgins Clark 694 checkouts
6. To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee 586 checkouts
7. Run for your life: a novel by James Patterson 562 checkouts
8. Matters of the heart by Danielle Steel 553 checkouts
9. Knockout by Catherine Coulter 546 checkouts
10. First family by David Baldacci 544 checkouts

 In adult nonfiction, cookbooks and diet books accounted for the top three titles, while other bestselling books filled out the top 10.

Top 10 Non-Fiction Books of 2009 at TSCPL 

1. The Deen family cookbook by Paula Deen 295 checkouts
2. Eat this, not that: thousands of simple food swaps that can save you 10,20, 30 pounds—or more! by David Zinczenko 264 checkouts
3. Eat this, not that! supermarket survival guide: the no-diet weight loss solution by David Zinczenko 241 checkouts
4. Act like a lady, think like a man: what men really think about love, relationships, intimacy, and commitment by Steve Harvey 165 checkouts
5. Always looking up: the adventures of an incurable optimist by Michael J. Fox 127 checkouts
6. Columbine by David Cullen 123 checkouts
7. Liberty and tyranny: a conservative manifesto by Mark Lewis 105 checkouts
8. Resilience: reflections on the burdens and gifts of facing life's adversities by Elizabeth Edwards 93 checkouts
9. Mrs. Astor regrets: the hidden betrayals of a family beyond reproach by Meryl Gordon 85 checkouts
10. Martha Stewart's encyclopedia of crafts: an A-to-Z guide with detailed instructions and endless inspiration by Martha Stewart 83 checkouts