New data from the libraries in North Yorkshire has revealed the most downloaded e-book in the period of March 1 to May 30 is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, racking up 252 downloads of the audiobook version. Coming in second was Blue Moon, the 24th book in the thrilling Jack Reacher series with 177 checkouts and the third most downloaded was chick lit flick My One True North with 131 checkouts. Also appearing in the top 20 was Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas, a tale of life as an NHS doctor and sequel to This Is Going To Hurt at number five, The Mirror and The Light at spot six and Normal People, the weepy romance recently adapted into an hit BBC series, at seven.
1. North Yorkshire's most popular lockdown reads
1 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone JK Rowling 374 Issues
2. North Yorkshire's most popular lockdown reads
2 - Blue Moon: Jack Reacher Series, Book 24 Lee Child 177 issues
3. North Yorkshire's most popular lockdown reads
3 - My One True North: the Top Five Sunday Times bestseller discover the magic of Milly Milly Johnson 131 issues
4. North Yorkshire's most popular lockdown reads
4 - Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas: Festive hospital diaries from the author of million-copy hit This is Going to Hurt Adam Kay 101 issues