01 Mar Essex Libraries reveal 10 most read books
THOUSANDS of books line the shelves of libraries across the county. Whether you’re looking for a romantic tale, a terrifying horror or a children’s classic, you’re sure to find something for you. But which books are the most popular?
Nationally, US thriller writer James Patterson was the most borrowed author for the ninth year running.
Here’s a list of the most borrowed books from Essex, Southend and Thurrock’s libraries.
- Be Careful What You Wish For by Jeffrey Archer
- The Beach Hut Next Door by Veronica Henry
- The Very Messy Mermaid by Tracey Corderoy & Kate Leake
- Want You Dead by Peter James
- Time to Say Goodbye by Katie Flynn
- There’s a Shark in the Bath by Sarah McIntyre
- Thomas the Really Useful Engine by Rev W Awdry
- Never Go Back by Lee Child
- Refusal by Felix Francis
- Personal by Lee Child
