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Books, movies, and other physical items were flying off the shelves this past summer. If you’re curious to know which titles have patrons rushing to place holds, look no further.
Text courtesy of MNLINK.
Do some of these look familiar? That’s probably because you’ve seen them in your library request system, or are requesting them yourself. As the seasons change, tastes and interests will surely follow. Throughout last month, we received 13,592 requests. These are the most-requested items for September 2026, based on all our systems in Resource Sharing (in no particular order). Descriptions courtesy of MNLINK.
Books
Theo of Golden: A Novel (2023) - Levi, Allen
Theo, a newcomer to the town of Golden, becomes involved with a local coffeehouse that displays pencil portraits of community members created by a local artist. Over time, he begins acquiring the portraits and returning them to the individuals depicted. Each interaction leads to the sharing of personal histories and the development of new relationships, affecting both Theo and the residents he meets. The novel focuses on community connections, creativity, and the impact of small acts of generosity on individual lives.
Winner of the 1924 Pulitzer Prize, So Big is widely regarded as Edna Ferber's crowning achievement. A rollicking panorama of Chicago's high and low life, this stunning novel follows the travails of gambler's daughter, Selina Peake DeJong, as she struggles to maintain her dignity, her family, and her sanity in the face of monumental challenges.
The Last Sweet Mile: A Journey Of Brothers (2015) - Levi, Allen
When Allen Levi's brother Gary was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, neither realized they were about to embark on the best year of their lives. More than mere brothers, Allen and Gary were best friends and lifelong bachelors: one a lawyer turned singer-songwriter, the other a globe-trotting missions worker. Their relationship was one of rare and powerful beauty, and in this rich memoir, Levi captures the small yet telling details of a life lived to the fullest - right up to the finish line.
The Portal of the Mystery of Hope (1996) - Peguy, Charles
In The Portal of the Mystery of Hope, Péguy offers a comprehensive theology centered on the often-neglected second theological virtue, which is incarnated in his celebrated image of the "little girl Hope." As the first critical edition of Péguy's poetry to appear in English, this volume also contains a biographical chronology, a bibliography, and a host of notes that situate the poem in the context of Péguy's life.
The World History & Ancient Civilizations book contains 400 pages with discoveries in main areas: medicine, basic materials, mechanisms, military arts, hearth and home, farming, entertainment, musical instruments, and society. We combined a clear structure, high-quality texts, and detailed images to completely immerse you in the story.
The Cabin at the End of the Train: A Story About Pursuing Dreams (2022) - Ivanov, Michael V.
Searching for meaning and purpose in life, a writer takes a spur-of-the-moment Christmas-time train trip across the United States, making connections with his fellow passengers that will affect his, and their lives for years to come.
Buried in the Backwater (2021) - Strickland, Drew
Short-staffed, and newly elected - Elven has an entire West Virginia county to police. With the help of his new deputy, Maddison Cook, Elven must navigate between Dupray's rich and poor. It's an uphill battle the entire way. With pressures mounting from the townspeople, county officials, and his own sense of duty, will he be able to catch the killer? Or will another body surface, pulling Elven in over his head?
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister (2026) - Spencer, Charles
This memoir by Charles Spencer recounts his lifelong relationship with his sister, Diana, Princess of Wales, from their close childhood at the Spencer family estate through the challenges of their parents' divorce and Diana's rise to global prominence after her marriage to the Prince of Wales. The book describes Diana's humanitarian work, the pressures she faced from intense media attention and a failing marriage, and Spencer's efforts to support her.
The Wilder Widows (2020) - Hastings, Katherine
The Wilder Widows are back and wilder than ever! After completing their first set of wishes - Sylvie, Doris, Marge, and Alice reunite to fulfill their promise to each other. They must continue their new Wilder Widows annual tradition. Each widow gets one wish - one wild adventure - she's dreamed of doing her whole life.
Courting Miss Lancaster : A Novel (2011) - Eden, Sarah
Harry Windover adores blonde, green-eyed Athena Lancaster, but alas, a penniless man like himself has no hope of winning a young noblewoman's hand. To add insult to injury, Athena's brother-in-law and guardian, the Duke of Kielder, has asked Harry to assist Athena find the gentleman of her dreams.
