diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/library/alternate_views.py b/src/calibre/gui2/library/alternate_views.py
index 92a4359b06..bee349f07e 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/library/alternate_views.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/library/alternate_views.py
@@ -648,7 +648,8 @@ def handle_gesture(ev, view):
         return True
     th = ev.gesture(Qt.TapAndHoldGesture)
     if th and th.state() in (Qt.GestureStarted, Qt.GestureUpdated, Qt.GestureFinished):
-        send_click(view, th.position(), button=Qt.RightButton)
+        if th.state() == Qt.GestureFinished:
+            send_click(view, th.position(), button=Qt.RightButton)
         ev.accept(Qt.TapAndHoldGesture)
         return True
     return True