The ‘most borrowed statistics’ are compiled by the PLR Office from data provided by library services around the country. The Top 10 National List of Most Borrowed Titles and Authors below is compiled using the Top 100 titles from each of the public library authorities. The data below are from August 2009.
Most Borrowed Authors in August 2009
1. Francesca Simon; illustrated by Tony Ross
2. J.K. Rowling
3. Jacqueline Wilson; illustrated by Nick Sharratt
4. James Patterson
5. Daisy Meadows
6. Jodi Picoult
7. Stephenie Meyer
8. Michael Connelly
9. Patricia Scanlan
10. Cathy Kelly
The Top 10 Most Borrowed Authors category is dominated again by children’s authors Francesca Simon topping the list for the eight successive month.
American Michael Connelly, author of detective novels, notably those featuring LAPD Detective Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch is featured for the first time in the Top 10 authors list at No.8.
Most Borrowed titles in August 2009
1. Official Driver Theory Test – Prometric/Road Safety Authority
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – J.K. Rowling
3. Man gone down – Michael Thomas
4. The secret scripture – Sebastian Barry
5. Happy ever after – Patricia Scanlan
6. Harry Potter and the half-blood prince – J.K. Rowling
7. Brooklyn – Colm Toibin
8. Heart and soul – Maeve Binchy
9. Once in a lifetime – Cathy Kelly
10. Gone tomorrow – Lee Child
The Official Driver Theory Test was the most borrowed title for the sixth occasion in six months since January.
British author Lee Child’s book ‘Gone Tomorrow’ makes its first appearance in our lists at Number 10. ‘Gone Tomorrow’ is based on the adventures of a former American Military Policeman named Jack Reacher.
