Top most borrowed books of 2020

For many Aucklanders, reading has been a top priority in 2020. People have told us that they have read to learn and discover, and to escape into the pleasures of a good book.

Read on for the  books that have been the most popular with Aucklanders in 2020:

Adult fiction

1. Blue moon by Lee Child
2. The night fire by Michael Connelly
3. The giver of stars by Jojo Moyes
4. Grown ups - Marian Keyes
5. Past tense - Lee Child

Adult non-fiction

1. Becoming - Michelle Obama
2. Lady in waiting: my extraordinary life in the shadow of the crown by Anne Glenconner
3. Veg by Jamie Oliver
4. The body: a guide for occupants by Bill Bryson
5. Jacinda Ardern: the story behind an extraordinary leader by Michelle Duff

Children's fiction

1. The missing movie by Geronimo Stilton
2. The getaway by Jeff Kinney
3. The test of time: the sixth journey through time by Geronimo Stilton
4. The hunt for the Colosseum ghost by Jeff Kinney
5. The island of dragons: the twelfth adventure in the Kingdom of Fantasy by JKRowling

Children's non-fiction

1. The dinosaur book by John Woodward
2. Guinness world records
3. Harry Potter and the cursed child. Parts one and two. A play by Jack Thorne
4. Guinness world records. Gamer's edition.
5. Wildlife of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop

Teen fiction

1. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
2. Turtles all the way down by John Green
3. The secret commonwealth by Philip Pullman
4. To all the boys I've loved before by Jenny Han
5. The fault in our stars by John Green

Teen non-fiction

1. Minecraft: beginner's handbook by Stephanie Milton
2. Marvel Avengers: the ultimate guide by Scott Beatty
3. The diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
4. The ultimate Minecraft creator: the unofficial building guide to Minecraft and other games by Trevor Talley
5. Unbroken: an Olympian's journey from airman to castaway to captive by Laura Hillenbrand

Auckland Libraries Top 100

From lockdowns in Aotearoa and 24/7 online living to worldwide marches for equality and justice, the Auckland Libraries Top 100 reflects the unique journey we have taken together this year.

Explore the Auckland Libraries Top 100 on our website, on OverDrive, or download a copy of the list to help you while you're browsing the shelves.