Jennifer Egan’s historical novel set in New York City topped the Library’s annual top checkouts list, which includes books and e-books from the Library’s collections. The New York Public Library—which includes 92 locations in The Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—has about 20 million checkouts per year. When Egan found out she graciuosly said:

“The NYPL system was essential to my research, and it’s incredibly gratifying to think that Manhattan Beach gave something back in return. Manhattan Beach grew straight out of my love for New York—my adopted home—and involved years of research into the city's wartime shipbuilding, deep sea diving, and criminal activity. The book takes place in all five boroughs, and I can’t fathom a greater honor than to have had it embraced by New Yorkers at public libraries throughout the city!”

The list of our top checkouts is always a fascinating look at the diversity of the city, and at what books resonate with the most people. Here is the systemwide top 10 as well as top 10 for each of the boroughs we serve.

Top 10 Books Systemwide

Top 10 Books in the Bronx

Top 10 Books in Manhattan

Top 10 Books in Staten Island

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