Picture this. It’s a cold, blustery winter afternoon. You’ve secured a cozy seat by the crackling fire, softened by cushiony pillows and cotton throw blankets. You take in the warmth of the steam from your hot cup of chamomile tea at your nose tip as you ruffle through the pages of a hardcopy book to find where you last left off the riveting tale.

The most frequently checked-out books of the year span the genres of fiction, memoir, and romance, the library said.

What were Seattle Public Library patrons reading this year? See this list of the top 10 checkouts in five different book categories to find out.