The Exchange by John Grisham (Doubleday) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

In this sequel to the blockbuster thriller The Firm, Mitch and Abby McDeere are living in Manhattan, 15 years after dangerously exposing the crimes of the Memphis law firm where Mitch worked. Mitch is now partner at a large law firm, but a favor to a mentor in Rome takes him away from home and puts him and his family in the middle of danger again.—LJ Reviews

The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson (Morrow)

Appeared on the March 2023 LibraryReads list

“Henry Kimball is back—dismissed from his police job and working as a private investigator. Client Joan hires Henry to investigate her cheating husband, but as he pieces together past events, he starts to realize something else may be going on. The ending provides new insight and depth into Henry's life and relationships with lots of twists and turns for mystery readers to enjoy.”—Cari Dubiel, Twinsburg Public Library, Twinsburg, OH

Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris (Morrow; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the October 2022 LibraryReads list

“This fast-paced heart stopper is set in Jim Crow Mississippi, where two sisters are on the run after a murder in their town. And as they run, their secrets follow. With pulse-pounding suspense that’s also filled with empathy and hope, give this to fans of historical thrillers such as Lady in the Lake and American Spy.”—Carol Ann Tack, Merrick Library, Merrick, NY

False Witness by Karin Slaughter (Morrow; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the July 2021 LibraryReads list

“Leigh is a successful Atlanta attorney while her estranged sister, Callie, is a drug addict. When Leigh defends a serial rapist, she and Callie are forced to confront their traumatic past and complicated future. This is a thrill ride with satisfying depth and two main characters worth rooting for.”—Donna Ballard, East Meadow Public Library, East Meadow, NY