LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Have you read any of the most frequently checked out books in the Las Vegas valley in 2025?
In 2025, self-help books remained trending within Las Vegas, based on data from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, with the genre staying at the top of the list for many people. One genre that declined across the valley is political biographies, a spokesperson from the district said.
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One genre that earned a new emphasis was DIY and self-examination books, such as those that help readers reduce stress, become healthy, or find happiness. The library district also added that adults are reading more teen fiction, including the newest Hunger Games prequel.
Recurring favorites are “Atomic Habits” by James Clear and anything written by prolific writer James Patterson. “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore has been steady all year, but demand tripled since Taylor Swift included footage of her listening to the audiobook in her Eras Tour documentary…