The Family Upstairs: The #1 bestseller and gripping Richard & Judy Book Club pick (The family upstairs, 1)

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Birdie convinces the Lambs to invite her friend, David, his wife Sally, and their two children, Phin and Clemency, to live at the house.

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One of the most genuinely surprising, boundary-pushing psychological suspense novels I have read this year . While the premise of The Family Upstairs seems like pretty standard mystery fare, I should warn you that this is sort of a weird story.BLOOD SISTERS will be published in September, but thanks to Vanessa and her publisher, we’re able to get an exclusive early glimpse into the book right here in today’s blog post! Luckily for me, I had the perfect book for the job waiting on my to-read pile: Catherine Steadman’s brand-new release, THE FAMILY GAME. Her novels have sold over10 million copiesinternationally, and her work has also been translated into twenty-nine languages. As a group, consider volunteering at a local women and children’s shelter to support those in your community who are recovering from their own traumas. moves back and forth from the past to the present, the narratives move swiftly toward convergence in her signature style, yet with the exception of Lucy’s story, little suspense is built up and the twists can’t quite make up for the lack of deep characters and emotionally weighty moments.

The Family Upstairs: A Novel: Jewell, Lisa: 9781501190100

Stacy Willingham’s masterful use of dual timelines adds intrigue and atmosphere to this compelling mystery, while her immersive writing draws readers into our protagonist’s increasingly unstable state of mind. In Part III, we learn that after Martina's miscarriage, David impregnated 13-year-old Lucy, resulting in baby Libby.

Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander in the film version of Stieg Larsson’s Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011). The trial becomes a flashpoint and, as battle lines are drawn, Kaleel is branded a traitor to the Muslim community and the truth begins to look ever more complicated. Another dark winner from Jewell, who expertly teases out her tricky tale with stunning moments and richly drawn characters . Photograph: Anders Lindén/Allstar/Sony Pictures Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander in the film version of Stieg Larsson’s Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011).