The 10 most-read Boston.com stories of 2016 boston.com

From a story about Tom Brady's diet to the recounting of Casey Affleck's Dunkin' Donuts skit on 'SNL.' When you look back at 2016, it’s clear that the year had many rough spots. Tragic events were in the news all too often, and a bruising election season left many readers (and journalists) mentally drained.

But when you review the biggest Boston.com stories of the year, a pattern emerges. While many of the most-read articles were stories of loss that hit close to home, what also really resonated with people were the diversions that the city loves most: Dunkin’ Donuts, movies about Boston, and of course, Tom Brady.

Elizabeth Warren carries Dunkin’ Donuts to House Democrats partaking in a sit-in on the House floor in June 2016.

Victoria McGrath was killed in a car crash in Dubai.
Mark Wahlberg in ‘Patriots Day.’