We're going back to basics this month with a look at the most popular fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens and kids. Scroll down to see what books Washington County readers are checking out, then click through to put titles you're interested on hold. Let's jump in! 

Adult Fiction

Thrillers and family stories are at the top of the list for our popular adult fiction: 

• The 17th Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
• Twisted Prey by John Sandford
• Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
• The Fallen by David Baldacci
• The Disappeared by C.J. Box

Adult Nonfiction

Minnesota history, the art of wasting time, and a popular true crime title were frequent checkouts this month: 

• Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
• The Infamous Harry Hayward by Shawn Francis Peters
• I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
• The Art of the Wasted Day by Patricia Hampl
• Educated by Tara Westover

Teen Fiction

Despite all the great new YA series coming out, the three books in an old trilogy were big in July. Welcome back to the top, Katniss! 

• The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
• Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
• Scythe by Neal Shusterman
• Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Juvenile Fiction

Could Mo Willems be the most popular children's author of the year? His books always are among our most popular each month. 

• Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe by Rachel Renée Russell
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway by Jeff Kinney 
• It's Shoe Time! by Mo Willems and Bryan Collier
• We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems
• Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

Juvenile Nonfiction

Star Wars, Minecraft, and gross true facts are always exciting topics for the young nonfiction aficionado: 

• Garfield Feeds His Face by Jim Davis
• Minecraft Essential Handbook by Stephanie Milton
• Weird But True: 300 Outrageous Facts by the National Geographic Society
• LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary by Simon Beecro
• The Kids' Guide to Birds of Minnesota by Stan Tekiela

You can browse new books, search for specific titles, or get staff recommendations in our catalog.