By Laura Michell
Thrillers, mysteries and crime books are popular with Hume and Whittlesea readers.
Hume Libraries and Yarra Plenty Regional Library have named their top 10 most borrowed books for 2018.
Topping Hume’s list was, A.J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window, which follows the life of Anna Fox as she tries to uncover the truth behind the frenzied screams that ripped through her home.
The Midnight Line by Lee Child came second, followed by Harlen Coben’s mystery novel Don’t Let Go.
Junior readers borrowed Eric Hill’sWhere’s Spot more than any other book.
Mayor Carly Moore said Hume Libraries’ digital collection was becoming increasingly popular, with ebook borrowings rising 78 per cent between 2017 and 2018.
Cr Moore encouraged residents to rediscover their local libraries.
“Our libraries are for the enjoyment of the entire community, offering lots of borrowing options, plus events and activities … they are simply amazing,” she said.
Michael Connelly’s thriller Two Kinds of Truth was most popular with Whittlesea readers.
The Rooster Bar by John Grisham was the second most borrowed book from Whittlesea libraries, while Child’s The Midnight Line came third.
Liz Pichon’s Dog Zombies Rule: Tom Gates 11 was crowned the most popular book with junior readers.
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