Now or Never by Janet Evanovich (Atria) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Bestselling Evanovich returns with Stephanie Plum’s 31st adventure. After saying yes to both Morelli and Ranger, Stephanie currently has two fiancés and can’t decide which one to marry. She stalls for time and keeps busy with her work as a bounty hunter, tracking down fugitives with some help from Lula, Connie, and Grandma Mazur. But she still has a big decision to make.—LJ Reviews

Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala (Berkley; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the May 2021 LibraryReads list

“This fast-paced, cozy mystery with a diverse and colorful cast will make you laugh, cringe, and salivate. Lila has returned home to help with the family's failing Filipino restaurant, which is repeatedly panned by her food blogger ex. When he comes to lunch and ends up face down in his dessert, Lila becomes the prime murder suspect.”—Laura Eckert, Clermont County Public Library, Milford, OH

The Rivals by Jane Pek (Vintage)

Appeared on the December 2024 LibraryReads list

“Claudia works for a company that verifies the information given to online matchmaking programs. As she digs deeper into a possible A.I. conspiracy, danger rises. With the uncomfortable feeling that the people she’s investigating are being eliminated, Claudia races to solve the case and to manage her complicated personal life. Readers will enjoy the banter, the multifaceted characters, and interesting storyline.”—Kimberly McGee, Lake Travis Community Library, TX

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano (Minotaur: St. Martin's)

Appeared on the January 2023 LibraryReads list

“Hip deep in trouble that just keeps getting deeper, Finlay and her nanny attend a citizen's police academy while trying to find out the true identity of EasyClean, the assassin who tried to kill her ex. New characters abound in this ongoing series, as does the non-stop zaniness.”—Cynthia Hunt, Amarillo Public Library, Amarillo, TX