New York City’s three public library systems — Queens Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and The New York Public Library — have created a list of the top 10 Adult checkouts citywide, combining data from all three library systems across all five boroughs!
Here are The Most Popular Books of the Year Citywide for 2025.
1. James by Percival Everett
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2. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
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3. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
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4. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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5. All Fours by Miranda July
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6. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins
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7. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
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8. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
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9. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
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10. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
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See the most popular books in each borough of New York City.
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Visit The New York Public Library's Most Popular Books of the Year List.
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