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Mystery, suspense rule at library

By Amelia Robinson | Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 06:56 AM

Terry Morris, Dayton Daily News staff writer:

James Patterson, Stephenie Meyer and Jane O’Connor are Dayton’s favorite authors, judging by how often their names show up the list of 2008’s most popular books at the Dayton Metro Library.

But none of them was number one. That honor went to Janet Evanovich.

“Fearless Fourteen.” Her 14th novel about bounty hunter Stephanie Plum was the most checked-out book during a year when the library checked out more items than ever before, according to community relations manager Mark R. Willis.

Hottest category, as usual, was mystery/suspense.

Here are the library’s final rankings:

Top 10 in Adult Fiction

1. “Fearless Fourteen,” by Janet Evanovich
2. “Sundays at Tiffany’s,” by James Patterson
3. “Sail,” by James Patterson
4. “The Front,” by Patricia Cornwell
5. “The Whole Truth,” by David Baldacci

1. “Rogue,” by Danielle Steel
2. “Tribute,” by Nora Roberts
3. “Change of Heart,” by Jodi Picoult
4. “Twenty Wishes,” by Debbie Macomber
5. “Odd Hours,” by Dean Koontz

Top 10 in Adult Non-Fiction:

1. “Audition: A Memoir,” by Barbara Walters
2. “A New Earth: Awakening Your Life’s Purpose,” by Eckhart Tolle
3. “The Last Lecture,” by Randy Pausch
4. “Eat This, Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds - Or More!,” by David Zinczenko
5. “Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time,” by Valerie Bertinelli
6. “sTORI Telling,” by Tori Spelling
7. “The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life,” by Ellie Krieger
8. “Financial Peace Revisited,” by Dave Ramsey
9. “How Not To Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better,” by Charla Krupp
10. “Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen: Recipes from My Family to Yours,” by Trisha Yearwood

Top 5 Children’s Titles:

1. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” by Jeff Kinney
2. “Fancy Nancy and the Boy From Paris,” by Jane O’Connor
3. “Fancy Nancy at the Museum,” by Jane O’Connor
4. “Fancy Nancy Bonjour, Butterfly,” by Jane O’Connor
5. “Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox,” by Eoin Colfer

Top 5 Teen Titles:

1. “Twilight,” by Stephenie Meyer
2. “Eclipse,” by Stephenie Meyer
3. “New Moon,” by Stephenie Meyer
4. “Breaking Down,” by Stephenie Meyer
5. “The Final Warning: A Maximum Ride Novel,” by James Patterson

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