Most-loaned Canadian authored books of 2020

We love libraries! And we bet you love libraries, too. Inspired by our infinite appreciation for the work public libraries do, and before the year ends, we thought we’d dive into our LibraryData records to find out which Canadian authored books were loaned the most during 2020.

These are the results.

Most loaned Canadian books overall

1. The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

2. A Better Man by Louise Penny

3. Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell

4. The Innocents by Michael Crummey

5. Akin by Emma Donoghue

6. Many Rivers to Cross by Peter Robinson

7. From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle

8. Reproduction by Ian Williams

9. Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay

10. Someone We Know by Shari Lapena

Most loaned Canadian Fiction

1. The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

2. A Better Man by Louise Penny

3. The Innocents by Michael Crummey

4. Akin by Emma Donoghue

5. Many Rivers to Cross by Peter Robinson

6. Reproduction by Ian Williams

7. Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay

8. Someone We Know by Shari Lapena

9. Woman on the Edge by Samantha Bailey

10. Recipe for a Perfect Wife by Karma Brown

Most loaned Canadian Non-Fiction

1. Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell

2. From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle

3. 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson

4. Truth Be Told Beverley McLachlin

5. The Vagina Bible by Dr. Jen Gunter

6. Successful Aging by Daniel J. Levitin

7. The Billionaire Murders by Kevin Donovan

8. Fraiche Food, Full Hearts by Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer

9. The Wake Linden MacIntyre

10. Duchess at Home by Giselle Courteau

Most loaned Canadian Juvenile/YA

1. The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch; illustrated by Michael Martchenko

2. Restart by Gordon Korman

3. The Enormous Suitcase by Robert Munsch; illustrated by Michael Martchenko

4. Moving Day! by Robert Munsch; illustrated by Michael Martchenko

5. Bear for Breakfast by Robert Munsch; illustrated by Jay Odjick

6. Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier

7. School Rules! by Robert Munsch; illustrated by Dave Whamond

8. So Much Snow! by Robert Munsch; illustrated by Michael Martchenko

9. Blackflies by Robert Munsch; illustrated by Jay Odjick

10. Hugs by Robert Munsch; illustrated by Michael Martchenko

If you’re interested in more information on data about Canadian library circulation stats, genre trends, and more, check out the latest episode of the BookNet Canada podcast hosted by LibraryData team members, Hannah Johnston and Monique Mongeon.