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These were the most popular books in Chattanooga in 2024

According to the Chattanooga Public Library, you couldn’t get enough of these titles last year.

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Calling all bookworms. We asked the Chattanooga Public Library which books locals checked out the most in 2024. If you’re building your TBR (to be read) pile for 2025, consider these trending titles:

  • “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas (this was the most checked-out book by 1,498 people)
  • “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros
  • “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver
  • “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
  • “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston
  • “Happy Place” by Emily Henry
  • “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
  • “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
  • “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
  • “Funny Story” by Emily Henry

A special thank you to the library’s Head of Marketing & Public Relations Christina Sacco + Collections Services Specialist Brian Henry for putting this list together for us.
Bonus: If you’re hungry for more reads, check out our City Guide featuring books written by authors with ties to Chattanooga.

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