What are the most popular books among Americans?
The New York Public Library was established for 125 years
Recently, they have been made public since the establishment of the museum
Ten books borrowed the most by readers
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Founded in 1895 and located in the downtown area of 42nd Street on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, the New York Public Library is the largest public library in the United States and one of the five most famous libraries in the world.
Some people say that the library is the epitome of the temperament of a city. The New York Public Library is the perfect fusion of the classical and the future.
The entire library building is made of milky white marble, decorated with bronze alloy doors, windows and roofs, which are gorgeous and elegant.
A pair of stone lions at the door, one called Patience and the other Called Fortitude, were given to them by the former mayor of New York, who believed that these were the two most precious qualities that New Yorkers had.
Enter the library's magnificent hall, where a quaint ornate chandelier hangs from a high vaulted ceiling, topped with a luxurious elegance.
Rose Reading Room, a must-visit New York landmark for many tourists, can accommodate a thousand people reading room, gorgeous crystal lamps, comfortable seats, quaint bronze table lamps, here to borrow and learn, is a kind of enjoyment!
It is such a beautiful library, known as the most approachable place in the "Sex and the City", no documents, no money, anyone can walk in and spend a quiet afternoon with a book they like.
On January 13, the New York Public Library combed through a large number of records and catalog entries, and identified "ten books that readers love to borrow" since its establishment 125 years ago.
1st place
《雪天》(the Snowy Day)
The Big Winner is a children's book, a 1962 children's classic by Ezra Jack Keats that tells the story of an African-American boy playing happily in the snow.
Ezra was the first children's book creator in the United States to feature black children, and he hoped to eliminate racial discrimination through picture books.
This groundbreaking book has been loaned 485,583 times in various forms over the past 125 years, including foreign languages, e-books and large prints, and has been loaned out an average of 11 times a day across the city.
Second place
Cat in the hat
The second is also a children's literature, written under the pseudonym Dr. Seuss. On a dreary rainy day, with nowhere to go and nothing to do, the two children sat in front of the window. An uninvited guest came uninvited and performed a lot of tricks on the children.
He was enthusiastic and confident, chattering about recommending his own games to the children, not only making a lot of jokes, but also making a mess of the family with the two little people he found... Finally, before the mother returns, the children take action on their own, ending the chaos with the cat in the hat.
It finished second with 469,650 votes.
Third place
《1984》
The author, George Orwell, comes from a declining middle-class family. In his early years, he was depressed and sympathized with the toiling masses.
A dystopian novel, written in 1948, about the story that takes place in the future year 1984. The protagonist of the novel, Winston, lives in "Oceania" and is a small clerk in the government department. Through the experiences and observations of the protagonist Winston, the author shows the reader his social and human nature.
"1984" is also a regular on the high school reading list, ranking third with 441,770 views.
Fourth place
Where the Wild Things Are
Fourth place was a 1963 work of children's literature by writer Maurice Sandak, which was adapted into the film Adventureland of the Beast in 2009 and borrowed 436,016 times.
Fifth place
To Kill a Mockingbird
The novel tells the story of a young man named Tom Robinson, who is falsely accused of rape, and defense lawyer Atticus Finch, despite having evidence that Tom is not a rapist, is unable to stop the jury from concluding that Tom is guilty. This extravagant sin led to Tom's death at gunpoint. The book was borrowed 422,912 times.
Sixth place
Charlotte's Web
E· B. White's well-known children's literature. It tells the story of Webb the Pig and Charlotte the Grey Spider. It was borrowed 337,948 times.
Seventh place
Fahrenheit 451
In the dystopian novel, the protagonist of the text, Guy Montag, is a firefighter in charge of burning books. 451 degrees Fahrenheit is the flashpoint of the paper given by Ray Brabright and has been borrowed 316,404 times.
Eighth place
Carnegie Communication and Relationships
The best-selling inspirational book of all time, teaching you to solve your biggest problem: how to get along better with people in your work, life, and influence them, was borrowed 284,524 times.
Ninth place
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The first part of the Harry Potter series, I don't need to introduce it more. Written by British writer J.K. Rowling, the culmination of fantasy fiction, he has been borrowed 231,022 times.
Tenth place
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The children's picture book "The Hungry Caterpillar", written by American picture book master Eric Carle with simple stories and bright collage techniques, has been borrowed 189,550 times.
Libraries say factors that affect the number of times they borrow include the length of the book, the time it is printed, the language available and the general appeal.
The list also reportedly has a lost pearl — Margaret Wise Brown's bedtime reading "Goodnight Moon"
About a hundred years ago, Anne Carroll Moore, the first children's librarian at the New York Public Library, was an influential critic who disliked the book so much when it was published in 1947 that the library didn't sell it until 1972, more than 10 years after Moore's death.
Many readers think that if it weren't for that reason, the book would be in the top ten, rather than just getting an honorable mention.
Anthony Marx, director of the New York Public Library, said, "For 125 years, this library has inspired, supported, and nurtured reading to become a true hobby in and around New York City."
"In our many characters, we want to connect people with stories that spark their imaginations, take them to different places, accompany them over time, encourage them to keep turning the page, and dramatically impact and shape their lives," he said. ”
The books on this list have transcended generations, and like the library itself, they are still as important today as they were today. ”
The library will host a year-long 125th anniversary commemoration event, and this year's event will also feature a limited edition "Snowy Day" book card and subway card.
Andrew Medlar, head of the library's library management selection panel and one of the experts who helped compile the list, said: "At the end of the day, it's the story that's the most important thing that makes the list. ”
"It's a resonant story that is pure magic for both kids and adults. They remember the first time they heard it, they wanted to share the experience with the kids. These works of art are so beautiful. ”
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