Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Daniel Silva (Harper), is the top holds title of the week (7/18/22). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Fine art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon is back in the 22nd entry of Silva’s bestselling thriller series. Allon has cut ties with Israeli intelligence and moved to Venice with his family, hoping to focus on his restoration business. But when an art dealer asks him to investigate the rediscovery and sale of a 17th century masterpiece, Allon soon discovers that it’s a clever fake, sending him on a hunt across Europe for the forger.—LJ Reviews

Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li (Tiny Reparations: Random)

Appeared on the April 2022 LibraryReads list

“Li’s debut novel is a fun heist book focusing on five Chinese-American college students recruited to steal artwork from Western museums and return them to China. The book looks at issues of diaspora, colonization, and the character’s different relationships with culture and identity. Give to readers who liked The Verifiers and Skin Deep.”—Allie Williams, Camarillo Library, Camarillo, CA

Newcomer by Keigo Higashino (Minotaur: St. Martin's)

Appeared on the November 2018 LibraryReads list

“Newly transferred Tokyo Police Detective Kaga is assigned a baffling murder. The story is told almost entirely through the perspective of people he interviews, gradually revealing the puzzling who, how, and why in this mystery. For fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, and Columbo as well as lovers of international crime novels.”—Julie Graham, Yakima Valley Libraries, Yakima, WA

The Fifth Gospel by Ian Caldwell (S. & S.)

Appeared on the April 2015 LibraryReads list

“A murder on Vatican property begins this tale of religion, politics, and family. Two brothers, both priests, struggle to make sense of their friend’s murder. When one is accused, the other must go to extreme lengths to prove his brother’s innocence. Caldwell’s second novel is a book to savor. This is a heart-wrenching book you will want to read more than once.” —Elizabeth Kanouse, Denville Public Library, Denville, NJ