This Was The Queens Public Library's Most Popular Book Of 2019

QUEENS, NY — The most popular book among Queens library-goers this year was the thriller "Nine Perfect Strangers" by Liane Moriarty, according to the Queens Public Library.

Moriarty's page-turner came in number one on the library system's list of the top adult books checked out in 2019 from its 63 libraries across the borough.

It was followed by "Becoming," a memoir by former First Lady Michelle Obama.

The bestselling "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney filled the Queens Public Library's entire list of the 10 most popular children's books this year.

Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" became the most circulated book in the entire Queens Public Library system, according to a spokesperson.

“Our diverse collection has something for everyone," Hong Yao, the library's technical services director, said in a statement. "While our print book readers followed many big name authors, our children stuck to their favorite series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid."

The independent Queens Public Library system sees about 12 million checkouts per year, according to a press release.

Here's the full list of 2019's most popular books.

Most Popular Books of the Year: Adult

1. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

2. Becoming by Michelle Obama

3. The Chef by James Patterson with Max DiLallo

4. Redemption by David Baldacci

5. The Wedding Guest by Jonathan Kellerman

6. Turning Point by Danielle Steel

7. The House Next Door James Patterson

8. Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline

9. Liar Liar by James Patterson & Candice Fox

10. The First Lady by James Patterson & Brendan DuBois

Most Popular Books of the Year: Children’s (all by Jeff Kinney)

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School

7. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal

9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway

10. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel

Most Popular Books of the Year: eBooks

1. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

2. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

3. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

4. The Help by Kathryn Stockett

5. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

6. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

7. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

8. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

9. Devil's Daughter: The Ravenels meet The Wallflowers by Lisa Kleypas

10. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas