The New York Public Library released its annual list of the top checkouts for 2019, and it turns out that a lot of New Yorkers read Michelle Obama’s memoir, “Becoming,” this year.

The work, which debuted last year, found its way to the homes of the most readers system-wide, securing the number one spot in both the Bronx and Manhattan. Also of note, in Staten Island, seven of the slots went to James Patterson, though “A Spark of Light” by Jodi Picoult ranked highest for the borough.

To determine the list, data is culled from the library’s branches in Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx, taking into consideration both books and e-books for the system-wide list. The library will also release its top checkouts of all time in January to mark the system’s 125th anniversary.

“The top checkouts at the New York Public Library may seem like a simple opportunity to identify what New Yorkers enjoyed reading in 2019, but at the Library we see the diversity these titles represent,” said Lynn Lobash, the NYPL’s assistant director of readers services, in a statement. “Whether it’s literary fiction, memoirs, the latest mystery or thriller — readers of all ages from all walks of life can find the book they’re looking for at their local branch or online and this annual list is our tribute to them.”

Top 10 Books System-wide

“Becoming” by Michelle Obama “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng “A Spark of Light” by Jodi Picoult “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee “Circe” by Madeline Miller “Nine Perfect Strangers” by Liane Moriarty “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup” by John Carreyrou “Milkman” by Anna Burns

Top 10 Books in the Bronx

“Becoming” by Michelle Obama “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover “Ambush” by James Patterson and James O. Born “The Chef” by James Patterson “A Spark of Light” by Jodi Picoult “Liar Liar” by James Patterson and Candice Fox “The 18th Abduction” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro “Long Road to Mercy” by David Baldacci “Target: Alex Cross” by James Patterson “The House Next Door” by ​James Patterson, Tim Arnold, Max DiLallo and Susan DiLallo

Top 10 Books in Manhattan

“Becoming” by Michelle Obama “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng “Circe” by Madeline Miller “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup” by John Carreyrou “Milkman” by Anna Burns “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens “Nine Perfect Strangers” by Liane Moriarty “An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones

Top 10 Books in Staten Island