Norfolk Book Lovers: Top 5 Most Borrowed Books In Norfolk Libraries

There are many book lovers in Norfolk, Virginia. From 2014 to 2015, almost 6 million books were borrowed from Norfolk libraries. The 100 most popular books in Norfolk were borrowed more than 100,000 times. If you ever need a recommendation for a new book, Norfolk libraries has you covered.

Eastern Daily Press shared the most borrowed books in Norfolk libraries. Authors Liz Pichon, Jeffrey Archer, Susan Lewis and Elly Griffiths are included in the list:

1. "Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things)" by Liz Pichon

Books of the Week Part 3: Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (At Some Things) By @LizPichon - Hilariously good read! pic.twitter.com/jX3pYLgXSu

— Goffs School LRC (@GoffsLRC) March 16, 2016

"Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things)" is about Tom Gates, a fictional boy who feels hate for his teacher, a school bully and his mean sister Delia, according to The Guardian. Tom is fond of drawing monsters and also falls in love with his classmate. "I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick fun book to read and make them laugh," wrote The Guardian.

2. "Genius Ideas (Mostly)" by Liz Pichon

#New #Collection of #children section of #lizpichon book for children Tom Gates-Genius Ideas https://t.co/Sve1GBeSEp pic.twitter.com/Bk8RfbJHJ9 — Liberia India (@Liberialibrary) January 7, 2016

Liz Pichon does it again with "Genius Ideas (Mostly)." This book is also about Tom Gates and many readers consider this as his funniest adventure yet. "Tom suffers, jokes and doodles his way through lots of hilarious situations; like getting a comb stuck in his hair during the show, struggling through sports day, a disastrous BBQ with his crazy uncle and cousins and of course getting his own back on his annoying class mate Marcus," The Guardian shares.

3. "Be Careful What You Wish For" by Jeffrey Archer

Clifton Chronicles Book 4, @Jeffrey_Archer's Be Careful What You Wish For is at 7 #topten https://t.co/mVB6EIfE3B pic.twitter.com/cEtrcYapiQ

— NorthYorks Libraries (@nycclibraries) February 10, 2016

"Be Careful What You Wish For" by Jeffrey Archer is number three on the list of the most borrowed books in Norfolk libraries. The book focuses on the Clifton-Barrington family and their rival Don Pedro Martinez, according to DNA. The story is popular for its twists and turns and its exploration of ambition, betrayal and revenge.

4. "Never Say Goodbye" by Susan Lewis

https://t.co/DfhA7SpUCS read my full review never say goodbye susan lewis pic.twitter.com/HC4vwz3BlV — Aj book review club (@ajcraftybox) April 11, 2014

This book centers on Josie Clark, a woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer, and how the disease affects her entire family, according to Novelicious. "Never Say Goodbye" is an inspiring and optimistic book beloved by many readers.

5. "A Dying Fall" Elly Griffiths

A DYING FALL by Elly Griffiths - https://t.co/ChNT5VwKCJ - love this crime series w/forensic archeologist Ruth Galloway @HMHbooks

— rhapsodyinbooks (@rhapsodybooks) February 6, 2016

"A Dying Fall" is last on the list of the five most borrowed books in Norfolk libraries. "Griffiths' latest Ruth Galloway outing has an apt title, a lively thriller filled with malice and layer upon layer of troubling revelations centering on the murder of Ruth's ex-colleague Dan Golding," Curled Up With A Good Book reviewed.