31 Dream Street by Lisa Jewell

31 Dream Street is a novel by Lisa Jewell that was also published under the title Roommates Wanted.

The story follows the lives of a diverse group of individuals who become unexpected roommates in a quirky London house. As they navigate their personal struggles and forge unexpected connections, their lives intertwine in surprising and heartwarming ways, revealing the transformative power of friendship and community.

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Genre: General Fiction

Author: Lisa Jewell

Buy: Amazon | Waterstones

Published: 2008

Book Blurb

In a rambling house, failed poet Toby Dobbs has created a refuge for people who need one. But when a quiet tragedy and an unwelcome letter interrupt Toby’s sedate existence, he needs his housemates to find some direction in their lives.

Leah Pilgrim has watched the tenants of the house over the road for several years, and when the owner of 31 Silversmith Road asks her for advice, he opens the door not only to the eccentric building across the street – but to five lives in various stages of turmoil.

Can Toby and Leah help these misfits to grow up, move on and move out? And in doing so, can they make their own dreams come true?

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell is known for her gripping psychological thrillers and contemporary fiction novels. She has written numerous bestsellers, including The Family Upstairs, Then She Was Gone, and None of This is True.

Her best selling debut novel Ralph’s Party was a huge success and the sequel was released in 2010. Since then she’s written plenty of best sellers and several of her novels have been featured on Richard and Judy’s Book Club.

What to read next

If you enjoyed 31 Dream Street, you might enjoy Lisa Jewell’s earlier works. While all her novels are contemporary fiction, Lisa Jewell’s earlier books have more of a romantic theme while her later novels tend to be psychological thrillers.