We’ve all had it happen: You hear about a book and go to your local library to find it, but dozens of people are ahead of you on the waitlist. Don’t fret! In this weekly column, Pima County Public Library staff let us in on some high-demand titles and suggest others to try while you wait.

Waiting For: Carlos Ruiz Zafon’s “The Labyrinth of the Spirits

Try: Diane Setterfield’s “The Thirteenth Tale” or Elle Newmark’s “The Book of Unholy Mischief

Waiting For: Susan Mallery’s “Why Not Tonight

Try: Nora Roberts’ “Stars of Fortune” or Sherryl Woods’ “Treasured

Waiting For: Kyle Mills’ “Red War

Try: Michael Lawson’s “House Secrets” or Catherine Coulter’s “The Sixth Day

Waiting For: Delia Owens’ “Where the Crawdads Sing

Try: Lisa Wingate’s “Before We Were Yours” or Paulette Jiles’ “News Of The World

Waiting For: Kate Atkinson’s “Transcription

Try: Mick Herron’s “London Rules” or Stella Rimington’s “Breaking Cover


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