We Solve Murders by Richard Osman (Pamela Dorman: Viking) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Retired police officer Steve Wheeler is content with his quiet life in an English village. His daughter-in-law Amy thrives on the adrenaline rush of her life as a bodyguard. Her latest assignment is protecting Rosie D’Antonio, the world’s second most popular mystery writer. But when Amy is set up as a patsy in a series of murders, and her boss disappears, she turns to the only person she can trust—Steve. He’s reluctant to leave home, but Rosie can be persuasive. She sends her private plane for him, and they all learn that the quiet man has hidden depths. With a mysterious opponent able to call on a number of potential assassins, the unusual trio are on the run from Dublin to Dubai and back to England in a fast-paced adventure as they hunt for a killer who has targeted Amy for unknown reasons. VERDICT Given the big-screen plans for The Thursday Murder Club, Osman’s new novel will be in high demand. Although it starts a little slowly, this humorous caper quickly picks up speed, and readers will root for the trio. The humor and characters are reminiscent of Deanna Raybourn’s hit Killers of a Certain Age.—Lesa Holstine

The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk (Poisoned Pen: Sourcebooks)

Appeared on the January 2022 LibraryReads list

“When the director of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections suffers a stroke, Liesl is put in charge. Then a newly acquired manuscript goes missing, and Liesl’s leadership and decisions are questioned. A fast read that features older and imperfect characters, and addresses mental illness. For fans of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore and The Lions of Fifth Avenue.”—Alison Zaya, Lowell Library, Lowell, MA

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (Berkley; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the September 2022 LibraryReads list

“Celebrating their retirement with a luxury cruise after four decades working for the same organization, four assassins discover they are now targets. This page turner offers the unique thrill of seeing women in their 60s as intelligent action heroes who can outmaneuver top assassins from an organization possessing limitless resources. For fans of What Rose Forgot and the Thursday Murder Club series.”—Di Herald, Mesa County Libraries, Grand Junction, CO

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Berkley; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the March 2023 LibraryReads list

 “Written with wickedly sharp humor and a tightly woven plot, the book is also about the hurt that families can give and the unexpected joys of found-family. Vera is a delight as she bosses everyone around, investigating her main suspects even as she weaves bonds of friendship with and between them. Also the descriptions of the tea and food were mouthwateringly delicious!”—Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OH