While reading is great during all seasons, there's something about summer reading that's extra special. As we looked back on the summer, we thought it would be interesting to calculate which books were most popular at each of our locations during June, July and August. 

Below, we've gathered the top five most checked out titles at each location so you can compare what you're neighbors are reading and get a peek at Washington County as a whole. Let's dive in!

Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake

• Dog Man Unleashed by Dav Pilkey
• Deep Freeze by John Sandford
• The 17th Suspect by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
• Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
• Golden Prey by John Sandford

Lake Elmo Library

• Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary
• Darke by Angie Sage
• Trolls: The Sound of Spring by David Lewman
• There is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems
• Scooby-Doo Team-Up (Volume 1) by Sholly Fisch

Oakdale Library

• Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts
• Glass Houses by Louise Penny
• The Fallen by David Baldacci
• Stone Cold by David Baldacci
• Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jacqueline Winspear

Park Grove Library in Cottage Grove

• Wonder by by R.J. Palacio
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway by Jeff Kinney
• Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe by Rachel Renée Russell
• It's Shoe Time! by Bryan Collier
• Twisted Prey by John Sandford 

Valley Library in Lakeland

• Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea
• The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 
• The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan
• Twisted Prey by John Sandford
• The Fallen by David Baldacci

R.H. Stafford Library in Woodbury

• We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems
• Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe by Rachel Renée Russell
• Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
• Ready for Takeoff! by Sonia Sander
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

Wildwood Library in Mahtomedi

• Never Coming Back by Alison McGhee
• The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway by Jeff Kinney
• The Sixth Day by Catherine Coulter
• Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Still not sure what to read next? Browse through our catalog to find a great book, or reach out to a Washington County librarian to get their best recommendation for you. Happy reading!