Regina Public Library Reveals Top Borrowed Books of 2025

The Regina Public Library (RPL) has announced the most borrowed books of 2025, highlighting a year of diverse reading preferences among its patrons. According to a news release from the library, the standout title was The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, which took the top spot in popularity.

In the non-fiction category, notable titles that captured readers’ attention included Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough, as well as The House of Mother by Shari Franke and Cher: The Memoir, Part One.

Fiction and Indigenous Literature Stand Out

The fiction landscape saw significant engagement with titles such as Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros and Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. Other popular fiction books included The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny, The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden, and In Too Deep by Lee Child and Andrew Child.

Indigenous literature also featured prominently on the lists. The most borrowed books in this category were The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich, Reconciling History by Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh, and The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. Other titles included Children Like Us by Brittany Penner and Bones of a Giant by Brian Thomas Isaac.

Youth and Children’s Favorites

The preferences of younger readers were led by Suzanne Collins, whose latest installment, Sunrise on the Reaping, captured the attention of teens. Other popular titles among teens were Fearless by Lauren Roberts, The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter, and The Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli.

Children’s reading trends were dominated by series that have become household names. The Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney, and the Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novel series by Katy Farina were among the most borrowed titles. Additionally, The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud was also well-received.

According to the RPL, this year-end list encompasses physical books, audiobooks, and ebooks borrowed by library users. The data reflects a robust engagement with literature across various genres and age groups, showcasing the library’s role in fostering a vibrant reading community.