INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Indiana Digital Library reached a milestone of 6.6 million digital books borrowed last year. Its one of 152 total public library systems in the world that surpassed one million checkouts.

While book reading is growing in popularity, many people are still unaware of the access to digital books in Indiana.

Indiana State Librarian Jake Speer says through public libraries in Indiana, people can access digital books or do a quick Google search for the library near them to find out if its participating.

24/7, 365 days a year, youre able to access these great materials, Speer said Thursday on Daybreak.

The top-circulating genre, romance, represents the most popular in a vast catalog that also includes thriller, suspense, mystery, children/young adult, and more.

The top fiveeBook titles borrowed through Indiana Digital Librarys digital collection in 2023:

1. Verity by Colleen Hoover

2. It Starts with Usby Colleen Hoover

3. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

4. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

5. Spare by Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex

The top five audiobook titles borrowed through Indiana Digital Librarys digital collection in 2023:

1. False Witness by Karin Slaughter

2. A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab

3. It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover

4. The Coworker by Freida McFadden

5. Happy Place by Emily Henry

Through the Libby app, the library provides access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, comic books, and other digital content.

Participating libraries include:

Indiana residents with a valid library card can click here to access books from Indiana Digital Library. Readers can use any major device, including Apple, Android, Chromebook, and Kindle.

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