The Tenant by Freida McFadden (Poisoned Pen) is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Bestselling McFadden (The Crash) returns with another psychological thriller. After Blake Porter is unexpectedly fired, he decides to rent out a room to keep the New York City brownstone where he lives with his fiancée. The new tenant, Whitney, initially seems great, but then things start to go very wrong.—LJ Reviews

The Note by Alafair Burke (Knopf)

Appeared on the January 2025 LibraryReads list

“Three friends reunite in the Hamptons only to have chaos ensue after a night spent out drinking. The fast-moving narrative features multiple narrators and lots of unexpected twists. Burke has delivered another excellent psychological thriller. For fans of Lisa Unger and Heather Gudenkauf.”—Cyndi Larsen, Avon Free Public Library, CT

The September House by Carissa Orlando (Berkley; LJ starred review)

Appeared on the September 2023 LibraryReads list

“Margaret believes in following the rules. Four years after moving into a haunted Victorian house, she knows how to avoid the dangerous ghosts. But her husband can’t take it anymore and leaves when the paranormal activity escalates to excessive levels. Now their estranged daughter—who’s never been to the house—is coming to visit, and Margaret doesn’t know how to explain (much less keep her child safe from) the specters’ violent antics.”—Lucy Lockley, St. Charles City-County Library District, MO

The Girl Before by JP Delaney (Ballantine)

Appeared on the January 2017 LibraryReads list

“A page turner that is sure to be a hit. Each chapter alternates between two time periods. Back then, there is Emma, looking for the perfect flat. Her agent suggests One Folgate Street, built by architect Edward Monkford. In present day, Jane, a single thirty-something also ends up on Folgate Street. Both women learn the sinister history of the property, and readers won’t know who to trust as Delaney’s debut clutches you by the throat and won’t let go.”—Kara Kohn, Plainfield Public Library District, Plainfield, IL