Here are the Tri-Cities’ most popular nonfiction picks

Looking to become a better leader in 2024? Or perhaps you want to learn another language, dig into psychology or study history?

Thanks to our Tri-City libraries, there are plenty of titles to consider checking out if you’re looking to learn more in the new year or if you have plans for self-improvement. Our libraries have shared their 10 most popular nonfiction titles checked out in 2023 in both print and audiobook formats.

Books on building habits, leadership skills and finances are some of the most popular, as well as memoirs. “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown, “Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown and “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann are all among the top 10 of both the Mid-Columbia Libraries and the Richland Public Library.

Mid-Columbia Libraries has 12 branch libraries to serve residents of Benton, Franklin and parts of Adams counties.

Richland Public Library serves city of Richland residents, as well as students attending Columbia Basin College, Washington State University Tri-Cities and Richland School District students who live outside city limits.

Nonresident library cards are available for a fee.

Mid-Columbia Libraries

Top 10 Books – Adult nonfiction

“Spare” by Prince Harry
“I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy
“Maybe you Should Talk to Someone” by Lori Gottlieb
“Tastes Like War” by Grace Cho
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear
“Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann
“Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds” by David Goggins
“The Four Agreements” by don Miguel Ruiz
“The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown
“12 Rules for Life” by Jordan B. Peterson

Top 10 audiobooks – Adult nonfiction

“I’m Glad my Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy
“Spare” by Prince Harry
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life” by Mark Manson
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey
“Educated” by Tara Westover
“Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown
“The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg
“Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing” by Matthew Perry
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie

Richland Public Library

Top 10 Books – Adult nonfiction

“The Complete Far Side” by Gary Larson
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life” by Mark Manson
“Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann
“Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action” by Simon Sinek
“Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert T. Kiyosaki
“The Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis
“Science of Strength Training: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Transform your Body” by Austin Current
“Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer
“Fierce Fairytales: Poems & Stories to Stir Your Soul” by Nikita Gill
“The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to be and Embrace Who You Are” by Brene Brown

Top 10 audiobooks – Adult nonfiction

“The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel Brown
“Living Language French” edited by Shaina Malkin, Christine Boucher and Cindy Hazelton
“Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation” by Joseph J. Ellis
“The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are” by Kevin Leman
“The Body: A Guide for Occupants” by Bill Bryson
“The Canterbury Tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer
“Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster” by Jon Krakauer
“Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman who Saved the Appalachian Trail” by Ben Montgomery
“From Jesus to Christianity A History of the Early Church” by Thomas F. Madden
“Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts” by Brene Brown
“The Art of Investing: Lessons from History’s Greatest Leaders” by John M. Longo

Note: 10 and 11 are tied for checkouts.