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    This is what Indianapolis residents are reading this summer at the public library

    By Katie Wiseman, Indianapolis Star,

    11 days ago
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    Looking for some new titles to add to your summer reading list? Or an audiobook or movie?

    Here are the top titles Indianapolis Public Library patrons are borrowing this summer.

    Top titles borrowed from the Indianapolis Public Library

    These are the top books borrowed at the Indianapolis Public Library during the month of June sorted by genre:

    Adult biographies

    1. “The Woman in Me” by Britney Spears
    2. “Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning” by Liz Cheney
    3. “You Never Know: A Memoir” by Tom Selleck
    4. “Somehow: Thoughts on Love” by Anne Lamott
    5. “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s” by Doris Kearns Goodwin

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    Adult fiction

    1. “First Lie Wins: A Novel” by Ashley Elston
    2. “Demon Copperhead: A Novel” by Barbara Kingsolver
    3. “Happy Place” by Emily Henry
    4. “Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel” by Bonnie Garmus

    Adult non-fiction

    1. The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War” by Erik Larson
    2. “Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue”
    3. “The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security” by Scott Galloway
    4. The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts” by Marie Claire Haver
    5. “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen” by David Brooks

    Teen fiction

    1. “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins
    2. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas
    3. “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
    4. “Crown of Midnight” by Sarah J. Maas
    5. “Empire of Storms” by Sarah J. Maas

    Others are reading:IU grad author Suzanne Collins announces new 'Hunger Games' prequel

    Children's fiction

    1. “Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea” by Dav Pilkey
    2. “Diper Överlöde” by Jeff Kinney
    3. “No Brainer” by Jeff Kinney
    4. “Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder” by Dav Pilkey
    5. “Claudia and the Bad Joke” by Arley Nopra

    Indianapolis Public Library:Got a library card? Stream movies, TV, music and borrow books from home.

    Ebooks/Audiobooks

    If you're not able to stop by the library to pick up some new books, you can always borrow online formats of the book from anywhere.

    Whether you want to read it on your phone or e-reader, or listen to it in the car during your commute.

    These are the top books borrowed online in June:

    1. "Funny Story" by Emily Henry
    2. "The Women: A Novel" by Kristin Hannah
    3. "First Lie Wins: A Novel (unabridged)" by Ashley Elston
    4. "Happy Place" by Emily Henry
    5. "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yoros

    Bestsellers:See USA Today's list

    Top movies borrowed from the Indianapolis Public Library

    Even if you're not an avid reader, movies can also be checked out and borrowed from the library.

    These are the top titles borrowed during the month of June:

    1. "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”
    2. “Dune, Part Two”
    3. “The Beekeeper”
    4. “Arthur the King”
    5. “Oppenheimer”

    Indianapolis Public Library:If you want to learn to play the guitar, all you need is your library card

    How to apply for a library card

    If you don't yet have a library card, it is a quick process.

    In order to apply for a new library card, you must:

    • live in Marion County, Indiana (except Speedway)
    • be 18 or older OR applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian’s signature. Children must be present to get a library card.

    All you need to do is head to any Indianapolis Public Library location, bring your ID and fill out an application on site to receive your library card in-person same day.

    The library card application is available in 12 different languages and you can also access it online to fill it out in advance before you arrive at the library. You can also apply for a library card online, but applying in-person is the fastest way to get a library card.

    Already have a library card but need to renew? You can do that online.

    Katie Wiseman is a trending news intern at IndyStar. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman.

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