The Family Upstairs: A Novel | 
pickThis gothic story is my second read of Lisa Jewell. She did not disappoint again. There are three different points of view that makes you question if this is going to turn out ok or not, because you already know that there is cult activity that has resulted in four deaths, but why would a baby be a lone and the other kids are missing? I loved that it kept you guessing until the very end.
so-soMildly entertaining, but not a book that will stick with me. The best part of this reading experience was opening the gifts included from #onceuponabookclub.
pickYou think you know what happened, but I bet you‘re wrong. I was never correct in my assumptions as to what the hell was going on. I audibly gasped several times. I haven‘t read anything quite like this book in probably ever. I couldn‘t put it down because I just HAD to find out what happened to those 3 dead people. It‘s such a twisted story of psychopathy, megalomania, weakness, fear, abuse.
pickFinished this one pretty quickly and think it‘s her best yet! I like that her writing is slowly going more towards the dark side. I thought her last 2 books weren‘t particularly thrilling but this one definitely amps it up. I also have the Target exclusive edition which includes an extra chapter at the end.
so-soConfession: I don‘t like psychological thrillers. I THINK I do. I read the synopsis, get excited, read the book & then I‘m not thrilled. This wasn‘t an exception. I was loath to pick it up after putting it down & was just “meh” about it. Toward the end I got more interested but when all was said and done I thought, that was it? Ok 🤷🏻♀️ If you like thrillers you will enjoy this. If you don‘t, this is probably not going to change your mind.
A month later and I am FINALLY starting this baby. I'm buddy reading this with one of my booksellers. My only hop is that I don't read ahead of him, but let's be honest. I probably will 😂😂😂
Just finished this one, what a story! Lisa Jewel may be a growing favorite of mine
#wintergames #slaybells
pickThe Family Upstairs review is up on my blog which you can access at: https://sandralynnbrower.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-family-upstairs-by-lisa-jewell...
Ms. Jewel is a master storyteller. #review #newbook #netgalley #atriabooks #lisajewell 🌟
Just finished “Imaginary Friend” and absolutely hated it so hopefully this one is better 🤞
“I always fall in love with the ones who can‘t bear me. It‘s why I‘m still single.”
pickHmm. Not too bad. Quick read, more mystery than thriller.
pickThis is the first book that I‘ve read by Lisa Jewell and it was amazing. Can your past really determine how you will end up in adulthood? What is it that determines a good or bad choice? Do people have the ability to really change? These are all questions I had while reading this book and learning about the characters.
pickGood, spooky read!
This is my pup who growls at the family that lives upstairs from us 😂
My first delivery! 💜📚
pickNonlinear timeline told from different points of view, of the children forced to grow up under increasingly horrific conditions. The mystery of what happened in that house pulls you along. Solid read.
pickVery original! You dont normally see characters like the ones in the family upstairs in books, but theyre all surprisingly likeable and in some cases not at the same time. The way their story all wove together was great to read. A bit predictable, perhaps, but overall a great story!
pickThis is the second book I‘ve read from Lisa Jewell and it did not disappoint! This was a quick dark and twisty read. Perfect for getting me out of a reading slump.
When the hubby wants to binge watch The Walking Dead and it's raining outside, it makes for good saturday reading time!!
pickSo creeeeeeepy, I liked this one a lot more than Then She Was Gone!
Tomorrow is the last day to get your November box from BOTM. They have 5 great titles available, including The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell, which I loved, and The Great Pretender by Susannah Cahalan, which I am reading now and it‘s fantastic so far!
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pickAnother great page turner by the talented Lisa Jewell!
pickOne word. Incredible. Lisa Jewell has a gift when it comes to storytelling. I think this may be my favorite book by her. I just learned from her Instagram page that "The Family Upstairs" has been picked up for a six part tv series. Yay! ?
Received some lovely dark, gothic reads today courtesy of #BOTM. These came in just in time for chilly weather and the holidays!
Holy crows guys!! Chris Morgan got the rights to this book to make a limited series. Oh how I wish it works out!!
Y'all may carry on with your Friday 🥰
https://deadline.com/2019/11/chris-morgan-inks-overall-deal-with-sony-pictures-t...
pickCreepy and disturbing. Unsure about my star rating (on other platforms). Definitely a pick, though.
pickSee, this is why I don‘t answer the door. Stranger Danger. I‘m not home and no you can‘t come in. This book was all kinds of weird and I loved it! Just when I thought I had it all figured out, wrong, it took another turn. The Family Upstairs gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 from me!
I‘m getting a cold 😒😖 ! I‘m trying to fight it off, so 🤞🏻!! #bathandabook time!
So Lisa Jewell books are one of a kind. Once you get hooked on to it, there‘s no stopping. I read Then she was gone of hers and still hungover that book. Now can‘t wait to get into this one!!! She‘s my new favorite author 🤍
pickLast package, my #BOTM! Just finished tagged. Deliciously creepy, but there were still some of the dumb protagonist moves I hate about thrillers.
Overall though, this is one of my favorite BOTM thrillers. I enjoyed the twists and turns and the alternate narration among Henry, Lucy, and Libby. I‘ll look at her backlist.
I‘ve had a hard day pain-wise. I called my surgeon‘s office and we‘ll see what they say. 🤞🏻 I feel better soon.
Anyone else pick The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell as their Book of the Month club?
“I watched Phin peel two ten-pound notes from his wad to pay for the expensive sandwiches. “I‘m really sorry I can‘t pay you back,” I said. He shook his head. “My father‘s going to take everything you own and then break your life. It‘s the least I can bloody do.”
pickThis was so good. Finished it in a day. It was so creepy and weird, but so good. Lisa Jewel writes gold in this one. So worth it. Perfect for a winter day, wrapped in a blanket and no where to go, but read.
#114 my BOTM pick and so far I really enjoy most of the book picks from them. This ones a good short one so let‘s dive in!
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Dark, atmospheric, & haunting, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 by 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 will keep you reading well past your bedtime with a fascinating cast of characters & a compelling mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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#currentlyreading #currentlywatching Ramsay‘s Kitchen Nightmares
Coming up on 1 AM, I‘ve been sleeping all day, so I‘m awake 😂 #postsurgerylife
The Family Upstairs @lisajewelluk @atriabooks The Perfect Couple @elinhilderbrand @littlebrown A few of my November reads coming to you, with all the cozy feels. Happy Sunday Friends! “ Eat Pie Drink Wine Be Thankful.” 🍷🥧📚 Instagram at castrojeannette
Y'all!! I met Lisa Jewell today, and I'm definitely on a readers high 😂😂 She was able to stop in my store today before her event at another bookstore tonight and signed some of her books 💜💜
It was really hard to choose between the B&N Exclusive Edition or the BOTM edition, and obviously I chose the BOTM. I can't wait to dive into this beauty.
Oh, and I'm officially hooked on mug treats.
