Warwickshire's most-borrowed books revealed: crime mystery dominates the shelves
Two of Richard Osman's crime thrillers were popular with readers in Warwickshire last year (image via BBC PR)
Richard Osman's latest murder mystery was the most-borrowed book in Warwickshire in 2024, according to information from the county council.
The author actually had two books in the top 10 issued books from local libraries with both 'The Last Devil to Die' and 'The Bullet That Missed' in high demand.
The two 'Thursday Murder Club' novels sandwiched 'The Secret' by Lee Child in the top three.
Of the vast array of children's novels on offer, 'Hide and Seek!' by Rachel Bright topped the list.
Of the top ten, four were children's fiction - including the eye-catchingly named 'I Really Really Need a Wee' by Karl Newson.
The top 10 in full:
- The Last Devil to Die - Richard Osman
- The Secret - Lee Child
- The Bullet that Missed - Richard Osman
- Hide and Seek! - Rachel Bright
- The Raging Storm - Ann Cleeves
- No Plan B - Lee Child
- Multiverse Mix-Up! - Jamie Smart
- Magical Peekaboo!
- I Really Really Need a Wee - Karl Newson
- Traitors Gate - Jeffrey Archer
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