La Crosse County Library discussion

Some patrons might groan at the thought of reading nonfiction books (including me), but once you start them you cannot put them down!

Think of how popular and entertaining documentary series are on streaming services. These types of books are in the same vein (and some of those same documentary series are based on books like these).

For 2022, a lot our nonfiction books had a similar amount of check-outs, so here are the top 10 most checked-out nonfiction books by our patrons at all our county locations:

1. Atlas of the heart : mapping meaningful connection and the language of human experience / Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW.
2. ER nurses : true stories from America's greatest unsung heroes / James Patterson and Matt Eversmann with Chris Mooney.
3. Guinness world records.
4. The Midwest survival guide : how we talk, love, work, drink, and eat . . . everything with ranch / Charlie Berens.
5. Broken horses : a memoir / Brandi Carlile.
6. Fodor's bucket list USA / Amy Cavanaugh, Andrew Collins, Debbie Harmsen, Cameron Roberts, Mark Sullivan, Kyle Wagner, Carson Walker, Jillian Wilson.
7. All about me : my remarkable life in show business / Mel Brooks.
8. Big boards for families : healthy, wholesome charcuterie boards and food spread recipes that bring everyone around the table / Sandy Coughlin, creator of The Reluctant Entertainer.
9. Comedy comedy comedy drama : a memoir / Bob Odenkirk.
10. Sandy Hook : an American tragedy and the battle for truth / Elizabeth Williamson.

If you don't see on book on here that you think deserves to be then comment the title and author in a post, and we will check the data list to see where it would have placed!

Here is a link to the list on our "created lists" page: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

Ahh, The Midwest Survival Guide is in the top 10! Been meaning to read this one.

I know nonfiction isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I find history and current events nonfiction especially interesting!

I must confess that it is hard for me to start nonfiction books. The subject must entice me or word of mouth says that the author of biographies or humor is engaging to read.

La Crosse County Library wrote: "I must confess that it is hard for me to start nonfiction books. The subject must entice me or word of mouth says that the author of biographies or humor is engaging to read."

Understandable! Everyone has different reading tastes.

I am happy to see "The Midwest Survival Guide" on the list. I get homesick for Wisconsin living in Texas, and a good dose of Charlie Berens does wonders. People here didn't believe me when I told them every meeting between two people up nort[(h), hey] ends in one of them saying, "Watch out for deer." So I bought the shirt.

Ann-Marie "Cookie M." wrote: "I am happy to see "The Midwest Survival Guide" on the list. I get homesick for Wisconsin living in Texas, and a good dose of Charlie Berens does wonders. People here didn't believe me when I told t..."

We are hoping to read this one ourselves. Charlie Berens is the best!

Keep 'er moving and watch for (rein)deer :)