One for the MoneyOne for the Money
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What it's about
Stephanie Plum of Trenton, New Jersey, has a big attitude and bigger money problems after losing her job as a lingerie buyer. Desperate for cash, she turns to her family for help.
Why it's worth reading
It was an Anthony Award finalist. It's the novel that started the Stephanie Plum series.
You'll love it if you liked
Hot Six
The Thursday Murder Club
The Guest ListGood to know
It started a long-running series.
By the numbers
- Readers22 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics18 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller47 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #451 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1255 of the 1,648 modern books we rank
- #2386 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Is One for the Money worth reading?
Yes. It was an Anthony Award finalist. It ranks #2,386 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 61.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is One for the Money about?
Stephanie Plum of Trenton, New Jersey, has a big attitude and bigger money problems after losing her job as a lingerie buyer. Desperate for cash, she turns to her family for help.
How long does it take to read One for the Money?
About 9 hours (352 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after One for the Money?
If you liked it, try Hot Six by Janet Evanovich, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman or The Guest List by Lucy Foley.