People We Meet on Vacation, by Emily Henry (Berkley; LJ starred review), is the top holds title of the week (5/10/21). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting for this buzziest book.

Travel writer Poppy Wright finds that her inspiration is fading. It doesn’t help that she hasn’t spoken to her best friend for over two years. Hoping to reclaim both her friendship with Alex Nilsen and her zest for her career, Poppy schedules a vacation on the cheap, just like she and Alex used to during their college days. As challenges arise—including a busted-up rental car, a misleading condo rental that only has one bed, and a broken air conditioner—Poppy and Alex confront the event that tore them apart, which could create a new bond between them or end their friendship forever. A series of flashbacks show 12 years of summer vacations. Buttoned-up, starchy Alex and chaotic, sunny Poppy are perfect foils who are also a perfect match; they just need to let go of their fear and try. VERDICT Henry’s latest will appeal to readers who are drawn to stories with emotion, poetic language, and a strong sense of place, like Kate Clayborn’s Love Lettering.—Reviewed by Elizabeth Gabriel, Milwaukee P.L. , Apr 01, 2021 

READ-ALIKES

Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating, by Christina Lauren
Appeared on the September 2018 LibraryReads list
“Hazel is the eccentric, exuberant friend who’ll make you fall in love with her, and she’s not interested in being ‘dateable.’ Josh is busy being a workaholic, trying to make a long distance relationship work, and not pursuing romance with anyone else. But when his sister’s best friend Hazel blows back into his life, he is powerless to resist her genuine joie de vivre. If you’re looking for your next perfect read after The Kiss Quotient, look no further! A lovely slow burn.”—Elizabeth Gabriel, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, WI

This Time Next Year, by Sophie Cousens
Appeared on the December 2020 LibraryReads list
“Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton were born in the same hospital on January 1, 1990. After a series of missed connections, they are about to meet again on New Year’s Day 2020. This Time Next Year hits the perfect note for readers who enjoyed Bridget Jones's Diary and the original Shopaholic.”—Janet Schneider, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, NY

Don’t You Forget About Me, by Mhairi McFarlane 
Appeared on the September 2019 LibraryReads list
“Aspiring writer Georgina, broke and a mess, gets a job at a bar owned by Lucas, whose heart she broke in high school. This fresh, funny story has just the right amount of sexual tension, and well-developed, relatable characters. A must-read for rom-com fans of Jane Green and Mary Kay Andrews.”—Theresa Bond, Middlesex Public Library, Middlesex, NJ