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What Washingtonians read most at DC’s public libraries in 2023 – WTOP News
This year, D.C. Public Library saw the highest number of items circulated with more than seven million items borrowed, streamed or downloaded.
This year, D.C. Public Library saw the highest number of items circulated with more than seven million items borrowed, streamed or downloaded.
“The ways in which people are reading are changing pretty dramatically,” said Richard Reyes-Gavilan, D.C. Public Library executive director. “So adults are consuming eBooks at a much greater rate than they were just a few years ago. And that signals a lot for us in the library. Kids are still very much enamored with print books.”
According to D.C. Public Library in 2023, Washingtonians were interested in graphic novels and memoirs. Dav Pilkey’s “Dog Man” and “Cat Kid Comic Club” took eight of the top 10 fiction spots. Meanwhile, the top favored memoirs for adults were Prince Harry’s “Spare” and Jennette McCurdy’s “I’m Glad My Mom Died.”
“For our young readers, teens are still enamored with graphic novels,” said Reyes-Gavilan. “As you can see, those ‘Dog Man’ graphic novels are incredibly popular with teens. My own kids love graphic novels, so I love to see them engaging with books, and engaging with the library there. In terms of adults, they certainly love literary fiction, but they also love popular books that might have connections now to adapt to television programs.”
Reyes-Gavilan said eBooks, audiobooks, streaming services and technology skill courses on LinkedIn Learning were popular in 2023.
“None of these courses require somebody to give any money and they provide all the flexibility in the world. So I think people are seeing the benefit of the free public library and their tax dollars being put to good use,” he said.
Check out the full list of the top 2023 reads.
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Daniels was nearly perfect against the Bengals, setting a single-game rookie record with a 91.3% completion rate, and the fan base has been quick to proclaim the performance as his coronation. Regardless of how accurate that is, it’s becoming clearer by the week that the Commanders have their quarterback of the future, and the players have someone they can rally around.
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DC police identify man who died after being shot near Nationals Park – WTOP News
D.C. police have identified the man who died after being shot near Nationals Park on Friday night.
D.C. police have identified the man who died after being shot near Nationals Park on Friday.
Police said officers responded to a report of gunshots being heard in the 1300 block of South Capitol Street at K Street in Southwest just before 7 p.m.
Officers said they were “flagged down” for a man with “gunshot wound injuries.” He was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
The man has been identified as Marc Butler Jr., 28, of no fixed address.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact D.C. police.
A map of the area where the shooting happened is below.
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