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Overall, BPL chief of collection management Melissa Andrews noted in a statement that nine of the 10 "most frequently borrowed titles were written by women and tell stories that center on women's experiences."

"The most frequently borrowed titles of 2024 highlight personal stories of human resilience," said Andrews. "This past year, readers gravitated toward narratives exploring real-life challenges - heartbreak, mental health, family dynamics, and personal growth, but particularly women's stories."

In addition to being the BPL's most borrowed book of 2024, "Happy Place" topped the library's lists for adult books and ebooks. Other literary highlights for the year include Suzanne Collins's "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," which was the most popular teen book of 2024; Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw," which topped the juvenile books list; and Claribel A. Ortega's "Rizos," which was the top world language book; and Karen Slaughter's "Pretty Girls," which took the No. 1 spot on the top audiobooks list.

3. "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," Gabrielle Zevin

Beyond books, the library shared its lists for the most streamed movies and shows via streaming service Kanopy, as well as the most streamed albums through partner Hoopla. The '50s-set British detective show "Father Brown" topped the visual media list, while Taylor Swift dominated the albums list, taking four of the top 10 spots, including ranking No. 1 for her album "The Tortured Poets Department." Vermont crooner Noah Kahan also made the cut, with his album "Stick Season" taking the No. 9 spot.

4. "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," Chappell Roan