Liane Moriarty’s New Book

26 Jul 2016

After months of anticipation, Australian author Liane Moriarty’s new book Truly, Madly, Guilty has finally been released in America! If you aren’t familiar with her work, Moriarty writes women’s fiction with a psychological, suspenseful twist. Her career as a writer took off after she wrote Three Wishes as a part of a masters program, and her success following that has been stellar. All six of her previously published novels are international bestsellers, and her newest release already has readers raving. Big Little Lies, arguably her most popular book to date, is currently in the process of being turned into an HBO TV series starring all-star actresses such as Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman.

Moriarty’s books, with their sprinkling of of dirty secrets, family drama, and gripping suspense, hook readers until the final page. Each book touches on themes to which many readers can relate, like complicated friendships and marital struggles. Combine these relatable elements with the secrets and suspense of a psychological thriller, and you have a book that you won’t want to put down. The stories are laden with foreshadowing, and the suspense will often keep you guessing up until the last minute.

Truly, Madly, Guilty is Moriarty’s 7th book, and it’s already being regarded as one of the best beach reads for this summer. It tells the story of a family barbecue gone wrong, and the aftermath of a mistake-filled night. Sam and Clementine have a healthy marriage, perfect kids, and an all-around fulfilling life. One night, Clementine’s best friend Erika invites their family to a barbecue at her neighbor’s house. Clementine’s relationship with Erika is tumultuous, so she thinks that Erika’s vibrant neighbors will offer a fun alternative to the routine of their friendship. But when the three seemingly normal families get together, things start to go haywire. What could have possibly go wrong at a simple, suburban backyard barbecue? Pick up Truly, Madly, Guilty to fins out!