Love The Housemaid? Try these next!
‘Tis the season for … psychological thrillers? Yes! The film adaptation of Freida McFadden’s hit novel The Housemaid hits cinemas across the UK on Boxing Day. If you’re headed out to see it, THAT twist is going to have you craving more twisty thrillers. There’s always Freida McFadden’s sequels to The Housemaid if you haven’t yet read them, but if you’ve already burned through the series we’ve pulled together a list of more books you may love.
So, sit back and enjoy a day or night out at the cinema and then curl up with these books (maybe you got a new ereader for the holidays?) to ring in the new year!
The Family Upstairs
by Lisa Jewell
Another author that knows how to write a book you simply cannot put down is Lisa Jewell. If you loved The Housemaid for the “what secrets happen inside the walls of this house” vibes then The Family Upstairs is perfect for you.
The Girl on the Train
by Paula Hawkins
Why not pick another novel that already has a film counterpart to it? The Girl on the Train will have you questioning everyone and who to really believe as you get to know the characters. Plus, once you finish it – immediately watch the movie starring Emily Blunt for a classic “is the book better than the movie?” moment.
The Other Mrs
by Mary Kubica
A handsome husband. The perfect marriage. An affair. A twist you definitely will not see coming. Sound familiar? All the ingredients of what makes you love The Housemaid but with all its own unique storytelling, love to hate characters and of course, nothing like you expect. While it doesn’t have a film adaptation just yet, Netflix plans to adapt it soon.
Ready for more jaw-dropping twists and psychological suspense? We’ve curated a collection of titles that deliver the same addictive, edge-of-your-seat vibes. Borrow them all on the Libby app.
*Title availability varies by library
Published Dec 25, 2025
