What is the most popular book in the U.S. by state? From The Great Gatsby to To Kill a Mockingbird to Harry Potter, we’ve got the scoop on America’s literary loves. See which book tops the charts in your state!
Most Popular Book in Every State
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Which books is every state reading? Thanks to Scholaroo, we not only know the most popular book in America (Spoiler Alert: it’s about a boy wizard), but we also know which five books are the most popular in each of the 50 states!
Read on for America’s favorite book, state-by-state. But it’s not just about entertainment; reading benefits go far beyond mere enjoyment. Studies have shown that reading can reduce stress, improve brain function, and even increase empathy. So, grab your reading glasses and get ready to discover which books made the cut and how reading can benefit you in countless ways.
Most Popular Book in America
The most popular book in the country this year is Harry Potter, as it ranks first in 23 states. Despite recent controversy, it seems to be holding strong! If you already read Harry Potter and want to read more, then check out these Books Like Harry Potter.
Alabama
To Kill A Mockingbird
Harry Potter
It
The Great Gatsby
Alaska
1984
The Hobbit
Verity
It
Pride and Prejudice
Arizona
Harry Potter
It
1984
Fahrenheit 451
The Great Gatsby
Arkansas
The Stand
It
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Great Gatsby
The Hobbit
California
Harry Potter
It
1984
The Great Gatsby
To Kill A Mockingbird.
Colorado
Harry Potter
The Book Thief
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Hobbit
Pride and Prejudice.
Connecticut
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Great Gatsby
Harry Potter
It
The Alchemist
Delaware
Outlander
Harry Potter
Where the Crawdads Sing
The Hobbit
Nightingale
Florida
Harry Potter
1984
It
It Ends With Us
To Kill A Mockingbird.
Georgia
Harry Potter
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
The Great Gatsby
1984
Hawaii
Harry Potter
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Alchemist
Pride and Prejudice
Verity
Idaho
To Kill A Mockingbird
Harry Potter
The Hunger Games
Pride and Prejudice
The Hobbit
Illinois
Harry Potter
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Great Gatsby
It
It Ends With Us
Indiana
Harry Potter
The Hobbit
1984
It
To Kill A Mockingbird
Iowa
The Great Gatsby
It
Harry Potter
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Hobbit
Kansas
To Kill A Mockingbird
Harry Potter
The Hobbit
The Great Gatsby
The Hunger Games
Kentucky
The Hobbit
Harry Potter
It Ends With Us
The Hunger Games
It
Louisiana
The Great Gatsby
1984
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
Verity
Maine
The Alchemist
Harry Potter
The Hunger Games
The Book Thief
The Lord Of the Rings
Maryland
Harry Potter
The Great Gatsby
It
1984
Pride and Prejudice
Massachusetts
Harry Potter
Pride and Prejudice
1984
It
The Great Gatsby
Michigan
Harry Potter
The Great Gatsby
To Kill A Mockingbird
1984
It
Minnesota
To Kill A Mockingbird
Harry Potter
1984
Where the Crawdads Sing
The Stand
Mississippi
1984
The Book Thief
Harry Potter
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Alchemist
Missouri
Harry Potter
The Great Gatsby
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
The Hunger Games
Montana
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Stand
The Hunger Games
Harry Potter
It
Nebraska
The Great Gatsby
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Hobbit
Outlander
Nevada
The Great Gatsby
Harry Potter
1984
The Silent Patient
It
New Hampshire
It Ends With Us
The Great Gatsby
Jane Eyre
Harry Potter
The Hobbit
New Jersey
Harry Potter
Pride and Prejudice
It
The Great Gatsby
1984
New Mexico
The Hobbit
1984
Harry Potter
It
To Kill A Mockingbird
New York
Harry Potter
1984
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
The Great Gatsby
North Carolina
Harry Potter
The Great Gatsby
1984
It
To Kill A Mockingbird.
North Dakota
Pride and Prejudice
Verity
The Silent Patient
Harry Potter
The Stand
Ohio
Harry Potter
The Great Gatsby
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
1984
Oklahoma
The Great Gatsby
It
Fahrenheit 451
Harry Potter
To Kill A Mockingbird
Oregon
Harry Potter
The Lord Of the Rings
The Hobbit
The Great Gatsby
1984
Pennsylvania
Harry Potter
The Great Gatsby
1984
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
Rhode Island
The Silent Patient
It Ends With Us
Harry Potter
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
South Carolina
It
It Ends With Us
1984
Harry Potter
The Lord Of the Rings
South Dakota
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
The Hunger Games
Where the Crawdads Sing
The Silent Patient
Tennessee
Harry Potter
It Ends With Us
It
The Hobbit
To Kill A Mockingbird
Texas
Harry Potter
It
1984
It Ends With Us
The Great Gatsby
Utah
Harry Potter
The Great Gatsby
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
The Hunger Games
Vermont
The Hobbit
The Book Thief
The Hunger Games
Harry Potter
It
Virginia
Harry Potter
1984
The Great Gatsby
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
Washington
Harry Potter
Pride and Prejudice
The Great Gatsby
To Kill A Mockingbird
It
West Virginia
The Hobbit
Harry Potter
Outlander
The Stand
It
Wisconsin
It Ends With Us
Harry Potter
1984
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Stand
Wyoming
The Great Gatsby
The Book Thief
It Ends With Us
Harry Potter
Verity
Books
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From classic novels to contemporary bestsellers, book genre preferences vary greatly across the country. And with the rise of BookTok influencers, these preferences have only been amplified, showing the power of social media in shaping the reading habits of young adults.
But we must not forget the importance of reading for our younger generations. That’s why initiatives like providing free books for kids have been crucial in promoting literacy and a love of reading from an early age.
So whether you’re a BookTok enthusiast, a classic literature lover, or simply looking for a good read, remember the countless benefits that reading can bring to your life. And let’s continue to celebrate and support the power of books in all their forms.
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