We're not exactly sure what to make of this little tidbit of news.
BBC News is reporting that thriller writer James Patterson has retained his position as the most borrowed author from UK libraries.
Patterson said, "I'm absolutely delighted to be the most borrowed author in UK libraries for the second year running," adding, "It's great to know my stories are so popular with the UK audience and I hope library borrowers look forward to being thoroughly entertained in 2009."
The article went on to say that Patterson's nearest adult-fiction rivals were novelists Nora Roberts in fourth, Josephine Cox in seventh and Danielle Steel in eighth. The survey covered the period June 2007 through June 2008.
On the one hand, we're thrilled that readers embrace what is clearly our favorite genre of fiction. On the other hand, we're somewhat dismayed that readers have chosen Patterson as the best representative of the genre. But here's mystery author Simon Brett's take on this: "I think one of the reasons why crime and romance nip in-and-out of the shelves very quickly is they tend to be quite short and people read them quickly."
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