PLDL Most Popular Titles October 2025

Portage Lake District Library Most Popular Titles September 2025

Updated November 4, 2025
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PLDL Most Popular Titles October 2025

Portage Lake District Library Most Popular Titles September 2025

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1

Circle of days
Follett, Ken
Paper Book
'Monumentally epic . . . a superb novel' LEE CHILD 'A tour de force' PETER JAMES From the master of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the world's greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge. A FLINT MINER WITH A...

2

107 Days
Harris, Kamala.
Paper Book

3

1984
Dean, Michael
Paper Book
Orwell's classic novel tells the story of a world where thoughts and actions are controlled by the all-seeing Big Brother. When Winston Smith rebels and searches for the truth he learns a painful lesson about his world and the people in it. Also a powerful film directed by Michael Radford.

4

A Slowly Dying Cause
George, Elizabeth.
Paper Book
In Cornwall, a man suffers a violent death - and the killer may lurk within the community . . .Featuring Detectives Barbara Havers and Thomas Lynley, A Slowly Dying Cause is an atmospheric, gripping crime thriller from bestselling author Elizabeth George.Amid the beauty of Cornwall's coastline, the...

5

An Inside Job
Silva, Daniel.
Paper Book
Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon must solve the perfect crime in the dazzling new tale of murder, greed, and corruption from #1 New York Times bestselling novelist Daniel Silva. Sometimes the only way to recover a stolen masterpiece is to steal it back ... ...

6

Billion dollar ransom
Patterson, James.
Paper Book
It would take a perfect plan to collect a billion-dollar ransom. So here's the plan. Five innocent people. In different locations. All kidnapped at the same moment in time. Two children taken from a private school bus. A film producer and a movie star...

7

Dinner with King Tut : how rogue archaeologists are re-creating the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of lost civilizations
Kean, Sam
Paper Book
LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER | INDIE BESTSELLER | The New Yorker's Best Books of 2025 | New York Times's 10 Books our Readers Are Most Excited About | Boston Globe's Best Books of Summer 2025 From "one of America's smartest and most...

8

Gone girl : a novel
Flynn, Gillian
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The "mercilessly entertaining" (Vanity Fair) instant classic "about the nature of identity and the terrible secrets that can survive and thrive in even the most intimate relationships" (Lev Grossman, Time "One of the Best Books of the...

9

My Friends
Backman, Fredrik.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger's life twenty-five years later. Most...

10

Spent: A Comic Novel
Bechdel, Alison.
Paper Book
'The funniest, most satirical cartoon she has ever written - as well as, perhaps, the most prescient' OBSERVER \"Very funny and self-hating in a good way\" ZADIE SMITH From her pygmy goat farm in Vermont, a cartoonist named Alison Bechdel wonders- Can she pull humanity...

11

Academy
Hilderbrand, Elin.
Paper Book
'Discovering the secret world of American boarding schools for both teaching staff and pupils was endlessly entertaining. I absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read the sequel!' JILL MANSELL NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! ...

12

The Austen affair
Bell, Madeline
Paper Book
Two feuding co-stars in a Jane Austen film adaptation accidentally travel back in time to the Regency Era in this delightfully clever and riotously funny debut Tess Bright just scored her dream role starring in an adaptation of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. It's not...

13

The girl from Devil's Lake
Jance, Judith A.
Paper Book
Arizona County Sheriff Joanna Brady solves her biggest case yet, from a body in the desert to crimes spanning decades and countries, in the thrilling latest installment in the New York Times bestselling suspense series. Sheriff Joanna Brady is looking forward to the...

14

The mysterious case of the missing crime writer
Jonasson, Ragnar.
Paper Book
One winter evening, bestselling crime author Elin S. J nsd ttir goes missing. There are no clues to her disappearance and it is up to young detective, Helgi, to crack the case before it's leaked to the press. As he interviews the people closest to her - a publisher, an...

15

The night we lost him
Dave, Laura
Paper Book
From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club Pick The Last Thing He Told Me comes a riveting mystery wrapped in an epic love story . . . 'An engrossing mystery and a story with emotional heft' Shari Lapena, bestselling author...

16

The things we cannot say
Rimmer, Kelly
Paper Book
A searing page-turner of family secrets and the legacy of war by the Top 10 bestselling Australian author of BEFORE I LET YOU GO. 2019 Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her...

17

A crochet world of creepy creatures and cryptids : 40 amigurumi patterns for adorable monsters, mythical beings and more
Gustafson, Rikki
Paper Book
Create the Monster Menagerie of Your Dreams Who says creepy can't be cute? With this impressive amigurumi collection, you can unlock a whole new world of creatures and legendary monsters in all their scary, adorable glory. With thoughtful guidance, you can bring a myriad of...

18

Maurice and Maralyn : a whale, a shipwreck, a love story
Elmhirst, Sophie
Paper Book
**WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2024** **A Guardian, Observer, Economist & Waterstones Best Book of 2024** ** A Financial Times BEST SUMMER READ** 'One of those very special books that makes you put everything on hold so...

19

All we ever wanted : a novel
Giffin, Emily
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In this riveting novel from the #1 bestselling author of Something Borrowed and First Comes Love, three very different people must choose between their families and their most deeply held values. . . . "An...

20

Alone in the wild : a Rockton novel
Armstrong, Kelley
Paper Book
In #1 New York Times bestseller Kelley Armstrong's latest thriller, the hidden town of Rockton is about to face a challenge none of them saw coming: a baby. Every season in Rockton seems to bring a new challenge. At least that's what Detective Casey Duncan has felt...

21

Amity
Harris, Nathan
Paper Book

22

Awake
Hatmaker, Jen
Paper Book
'I cannot think of a single person who wouldn't find hope and inspiration in these pages.' - Mel Robbins'This book doesn't just speak to your heart, it revives it.' - Jenna KutcherPerfect for fans of Untamed, Awake is a powerful memoir of self-discovery, authenticity and finding the courage to...

23

Banned books
Heyworth-Dunne, Victoria
Paper Book
Discover the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published. Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is "acceptable" in published works have shifted over the centuries, and from culture to...

24

Beartown
Backman, Fredrik
Paper Book
Now an HBO Original Series "You'll love this engrossing novel." --People Named a Best Book of the Year by LibraryReads, BookBrowse, and Goodreads From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of...

25

Beautiful ugly
Feeney, Alice
Paper Book
" The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists, Alice Feeney, returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage ... and revenge. Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life. Grady calls...

26

Better off dead
Child, Lee
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Don't miss the hit streaming series Reacher!  Digging graves had not been part of my plans when I woke up that morning.  Reacher goes where he wants, when he wants. That morning he was heading west,...

27

Beware the woman a novel
Abbott, Megan
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Megan Abbott, an eerie and prescient novel about a family outing that takes a far-too-literal turn. Honey, I just want you to have everything you ever wanted. That's what Jacy's mom always told her.

28

Bring me back
Paris, B. A.
Paper Book
She went missing. He moved on. The secrets remained ― until now. Young, in love, and on vacation, Finn and Layla are driving along the highway when Finn decides to stop at a service station restroom. He hops out, locks the car doors behind him, and goes inside. When he returns Layla is gone...

29

Broken country
Hall, Clare Leslie
Paper Book
INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER REESE WITHERSPOON'S BOOK CLUB PICK FEARNE COTTON'S HAPPY PLACE BOOK CLUB PICK AMANDA LAMB BOOK CLUB PICK - COMING SOON 'An unforgettable story of love, loss, and the...

30

Denied Access
Flynn, Vince.
Paper Book

31

Don't let him in
Jewell, Lisa
Paper Book
PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER LISA JEWELL. 'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN 'Lisa Jewell is a STONE COLD GENIUS! Don't Let Him In is a PHENOMENAL...

32

Dragon teeth : a novel
Crichton, Michael
Paper Book
Michael Crichton, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Jurassic Park, returns to the world of paleontology in this recently discovered novel--a thrilling adventure set in the Wild West during the golden age of fossil hunting. The year is 1876. Warring Indian tribes still...

33

Ink ribbon red
Pavesi, Alex
Paper Book
A group of friends gather in a country house for a birthday party. At their host's request, they each write a short mystery. They draw names from a hat- in each story, one of the group is the killer, and another the victim. Of course, when given such a task, it's only...

34

Jenny Cooper has a secret : a novel
Fielding, Joy
Paper Book
In this riveting psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of All the Wrong Places, a dementia patient reveals a deadly secret--and one woman must decide whether to believe her. Reeling from her husband's death and best friend's...

35

King of Kings
Anderson, Scott
Paper Book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'If you want to understand the turmoil in Gaza, Syria and beyond, the Iranian Revolution of 1979 is a good place to start.' The Times 'Excellent' Telegraph 'Brilliant' ...

36

Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker : a novel
Chiaverini, Jennifer.
Paper Book
In a life that spanned nearly a century and witnessed some of the most momentous events in American history, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley was born a slave. She earned her freedom by the skill of her needle and won the friendship of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln with her devotion. In her sweeping...

37

Nineteen minutes
Picoult, Jodi
Paper Book
The startling and poignant story of the aftermath of a tragic high school shooting, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Storyteller, By Any Other Name, My Sister's Keeper and The Pact.

38

One Golden Summer
Fortune, Carley.
Paper Book
Good things always happen at the lake. After all, it's where Alice took that photo, the image that changed her life. Alice loves her career as a photographer, but sometimes she just needs to be in that magical place, back by the lake at Barry's Bay. Charlie was only...

39

Overkill
Jance, Judith A.
Paper Book
From J.A. Jance, a writer whose thrillers are "hot and getting hotter" (Booklist), the latest in her New York Times bestselling and heart-pounding Ali Reynolds series. Chuck Brewster, the former business partner of Ali Reynolds's husband B. Simpson, once carried on...

40

Sense and sensibility
Austen, Jane
Paper Book
Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is...

41

Sharp Force
Cornwell, Patricia.
Paper Book

42

Steel Girls Book 5
Rawlins, Michelle.
Paper Book
With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? 'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' KATE THOMPSON 'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' MILLY JOHNSON *** In December 1940, the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl...

43

Story of my life
Score, Lucy
Paper Book
THE ALL NEW NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR A GILMORE GIRLS MEETS SCHITT'S CREEK REDEMPTION ROMCOM **WITH EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER ANNOTATED BY LUCY AND GORGEOUS INSIDE COVER...

44

Summers at the Saint
Andrews, Mary Kay
Paper Book
" Welcome to the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia, where traditions run deep and scandals run even deeper. ... Everyone refers to the St. Cecelia as "the Saint." If you grew up coming here, you were "a Saint." If you came from the...

45

The bewitching
Moreno-Garcia, Silvia
Paper Book
Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic. 'Moreno-Garcia is a deft enchantress - this is a ghost story in high Gothic style' -...
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