March Reading Madness Returns
- 02/18/2026
- 15:52
- maureen
It’s game on in the courts and at the library! Back by popular demand, March Reading Madness Returns for another season at Seymour Library! That’s right—we’re hosting a week-long Tournament of Books, and once again, YOU get to decide the champion!
How It Works
We’ve gathered the most checked-out books (a total of 8 books) from our shelves and put them head-to-head in a thrilling bracket-style showdown. Each day, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite, narrowing down the competition round by round until we crown the ultimate winner!
Check back daily for updates right here on our blog, where we’ll announce the latest matchups and results. Will your favorite book take the title?
The Final Winner!
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell has claimed the title and the crown with a final score of 9-4! Clearly, our voters love a good psychological thriller, especially one packed with twists and turns, and Jewell absolutely delivers
If you haven’t read this one yet, move it straight to the top of your TBR list. You won’t regret it!
Thank you for joining the madness!
To all of our patrons who dropped by in person, cast their votes in comments online, or those who voted through our website, YOU decided the final champion! Seymour Library extends a BIG THANK YOU to every reader who voted and made this year’s March Reading Madness such an incredible battle of the books.
March Madness Winners
See the list below for the day-to-day winners as they stacked up against each other!
Day One (March 16) — None of this is True by Lisa Jewell
Day Two (March 17) — Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
Day Three (March 18) — The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
Day Four (March 19) — The Women by Kristin Hannah
Day Five (March 20) — None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Day Six (March 21) — The Grey Wolf by Louise Penn7
Day Seven (March 23) — None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
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