Multnomah County Library unveils most checked-out books of 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Books that became popular among Multnomah County readers last year have also been praised by the New York Times and former President Barack Obama.

On New Year’s Eve, Multnomah County Library revealed a list of its most-checked out novels for 2024. For adults, the top physical book was James McBride’s “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.”

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