Liane Moriarty Announces Big Little Lies Sequel

Liane Moriarty, the author behind the 2014 bestseller Big Little Lies, has announced a sequel novel titled Big Little Truths, set for release on August 25, 2026, by Penguin Random House. The book will serve as the foundation for the third season of the HBO series adaptation, with the original cast expected to return.

The new story picks up a decade after the events of the original novel, shifting focus to the five central mothers—Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie—as their children navigate high school. The synopsis describes a community unsettled by a strange man lingering near the school and posing innocuous questions, alongside the discovery of a severed human finger sent to the principal's office. These incidents force the women to confront lingering secrets and their evolving personal struggles, including Madeline's major life challenge, Jane's marital crossroads, Bonnie's search for deeper fulfillment beyond yoga, and Renata's pursuit of revenge. Celeste's mother-in-law, Mary Louise, also emerges as a figure of concern, her behavior raising questions about forgetfulness or something more troubling.

Moriarty, who initially resisted writing a direct follow-up due to...