The numbers have been crunched and we have the most popular books and movies at West Lincoln Public Library for 2022.
Adult Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Junior Fiction, Picture Books, Non-Fiction Books, Movies, Switch
Adult Fiction
The reigning queen Kristen Hannah once again takes two top spots and the same book holds the lead two years in a row, but the rest of our most popular titles are a complete shake up! (The top adult graphic novels were Lore Olympus series, Maus and Dune the Graphic Novel) Check out the top 5 adult books below:
1st: The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah
Texas, 1934. Millions are out of work and a drought has broken the Great Plains. Farmers are fighting to keep their land and their livelihoods as the crops are failing, the water is drying up, and dust threatens to bury them all. One of the darkest periods of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl era, has arrived with a vengeance.
In this uncertain and dangerous time, Elsa Martinelli—like so many of her neighbors—must make an agonizing choice: fight for the land she loves or go west, to California, in search of a better life. The Four Winds is an indelible portrait of America and the American Dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman whose courage and sacrifice will come to define a generation.
Available in Print, Audio, Large Print, E-Book and E-Audio.
2nd – Criminal Mischief by Stuart Woods
3rd: The Dark Hours by Michael Connelly
4th: The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah
5th: The Match by Harlan Coben
Young Adult Fiction
Another mix-up in our best titles with lots of genres to pick from. Suzane Collins still placed this year but with a different title and not in the top spot, check out the top 5 below. (The top teen graphic novels were Chef’s Kiss, The Demon Slayer series and Heartstopper Volume 1)
1st: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Barnes
Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why — or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.
To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man’s touch — and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he’s determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather’s last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege, with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive.
Available in Print, E-Books & E-Audio.
2nd: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
3rd: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
4th: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
5th: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Junior Fiction Books
Junior fiction is always a tricky category, as the top title lists are dominated by a small group of authors. This year to give you more options we are going to combine the books and rank the authors, with a note of which of their books made the list. Check it out below,
1st: Raina Telgemeier
The highest numbers of loans per item went to Raina Telgemeier. Her titles that were at the top of the list were Smile, Sisters and Guts. There are some authors you will see with more titles that ranked but none with more loans. Telgemeier is always a winner, check out all her titles at the library!
2nd: Dav Pilkey with the books A Tale of Two Kitties, Cat Kid Comic Club, Cat Kid Comic Club Perspectives, Dog Man, Fetch-22, Unleashed, For Whom the Ball Rolls and Dog Man and Cat Kid
3rd: Ann M. Martin with the graphic novel adaptations Logan Likes Mary-Anne, Kristy and the Snobs and Kristy’s Big Day
4th : Jeff Kinney with Roderick Rules, The Ugly Truth, Double Down and Big Shot
5th: Geronimo and Thea Stilton with Out of Time, Keepers of the Empire, Have a Heart, Geronimo and Compass of the Stars
Picture Books
Pete the Cat is a champ again, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party moved up a place in the rankings. With no new Elephant and Piggie titles being released they have dropped in the rankings with Jory John taking their place, but Pete reigns supreme. Check out who else made the list.
1st: Pete the Cat and his Magic Sunglasses
Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy; nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some rockin’ magic sunglasses from Grumpy Toad, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along. Groove and move with Pete as he helps Squirrel, Turtle, and Alligator discover that the sun is shining and everything’s alright!
Available in: Print
2nd: Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory by Margret and H.A. Rey
3rd: Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party by Kim Dean
4th: All Aboard by Jan Berenstain
TIED 5th: The Good Egg by Jory John; The Smart Cookie by Jory John
Non-Fiction Books
Minecraft and junior titles rule the day in non-fiction in 2022, but we will include the top adult title too as a bonus.
1st: Minecraft Beginner’s Handbook by Stephanie Milton
You’re alone, in a mysterious new world, full of hidden dangers. You only have minutes to find food and shelter before darkness falls and the monsters come looking for you …
What do you do?
The Minecraft Beginner’s Handbook might just save your life. Inside you’ll find expert tips on how to make a home for yourself, find and gather resources, and craft armour and weapons to protect yourself from the terrifying creatures that come out at night.
Available in Print.
2nd: Minecraft Guide to Combat by Craig Jelley
3rd: Guinness World Records 2021
4th: Minecraft Combat Handbook by Stephanie Milton
5th: Minecraft Redstone Handbook by Nick Farwell
Most Popular Adult Non-Fiction: The Pioneer Woman Cooks Super Easy! by Ree Drummond
Movies
1st: Encanto
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
Available in DVD.
2nd: Sing 2
TIED 5th: King Richard; The Secret Life of Pets
Switch Games
This is our first year for switch games so lets see what West Lincoln liked best! Check out the list below
1st: Pokemon Shining Pearl
Welcome to the Sinnoh region! Rich in nature and with mighty Mount Coronet at its heart, Sinnoh is a land of many myths passed down through the ages. You’ll choose either Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup to be your first partner Pokémon and then set off on your journey to try to become the Champion of the Pokémon League. Along the way, you’ll run into the mysterious organization Team Galactic, and be able to encounter the Legendary Pokémon Palkia.
2nd: New Pokemon Snap
4th: Mariokart 8 Deluxe
5th: Super Street Racer
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