Liane Moriarty to Publish “Big Little Lies” Sequel, “Big Little Truths —” And It’s ‘All Laura Dern’s Fault’

**Liane Moriarty Announces Sequel to ‘Big Little Lies’ – ‘Big Little Truths’ Set for Summer Release**

Author Liane Moriarty is set to release a much-anticipated sequel to her bestselling novel, ‘Big Little Lies’. Titled ‘Big Little Truths’, the sequel will be available this summer, precisely ten years after the original book’s publication. The announcement was made by Crown, a subsidiary of Penguin Random House, on 19 March, thrilling fans eager to revisit the world of Pirriwee.

Originally published in 2014, ‘Big Little Lies’ quickly rose to prominence, achieving the status of a number one bestseller on The New York Times list. The narrative centres on three women—Madeline, Celeste, and Jane—whose lives in the idyllic yet deceptive environment of an affluent Australian community are entwined with deep-seated secrets. The book gained further acclaim with its adaptation into an HBO television series in 2017, with a star-studded cast that included Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Zoë Kravitz, and Shailene Woodley. The first series concluded in July 2019 after a successful second season.

In ‘Big Little Truths’, Moriarty introduces readers to the characters a decade after the events of the original story. As their children navigate the trials of adolescence, Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie find themselves engulfed in a new set of challenges. Dark and ominous occurrences unfold in their community, including the unsettling presence of a mysterious stranger near the school and the shocking delivery of a severed finger.

The sequel promises to delve deeper into the characters’ struggles as they confront the complexities of parenthood and the “big little truths” they have grappling with for years. A statement from Moriarty suggests that these events will prompt a critical re-evaluation not just of their relationships with their children, but also among themselves.

Reflecting on her return to these well-loved characters, Moriarty expressed her joy at revisiting the beachside town and reconnecting with Celeste, Madeline, and Jane. “It felt like I was catching up with old friends,” she remarked, with hopes that readers feel the same sense of reunion as they navigate the plot together.

The adaptation of ‘Big Little Truths’ will also serve as the foundation for a third season of the HBO series ‘Big Little Lies’, with the original cast confirmed to reprise their roles. This continuation has sparked excitement among fans who are keen to see how the series expands upon the sequel’s themes.

In a recent interview with USA Today, Moriarty disclosed that she had not originally planned to write a direct sequel. However, the passage of time and the progression of her own children inspired this new narrative. “I had to wait for my children to become teenagers, and then they did. And there was a wealth of new material there,” she commented.

The influence of the television adaptation on Moriarty’s creative process was also evident. She credited Laura Dern’s remarkable portrayal of Renata as a significant factor in her decision to give the character more substantial presence in the sequel. “You couldn’t put Renata in a corner,” she quipped, highlighting the impact the show’s performances had on her storytelling choices.

Moriarty is a celebrated author with a portfolio that includes ten novels, such as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’, ‘Apples Never Fall’, and ‘Here One Moment’. As anticipation mounts for the release of ‘Big Little Truths’, readers are already able to pre-order the book, which is set to hit the shelves on 25 August.

With both the novel and its HBO adaptation in the pipeline, fans of ‘Big Little Lies’ can look forward to a captivating exploration of the lives of beloved characters as they navigate new challenges in the years to come.