8 Must-Read, Bestselling Books If You Absolutely Love Big Little Lies • love beauty thrive

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It’s almost here.

The second season of HBO’s highly anticipated Big Little Lies (starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and Zoe Kravitz) is upon us. And this season, Queen Meryl (Streep) joins the cast.

If you’re like most of us, you love the show (based on Liane Moriarty’s best selling novel) and can’t wait for the new episodes.

We’ve put together a list of 5 must-read, bestselling books if you absolutely love Big Little Lies and need more, more, more.

You’ll have a hard time putting these down . . .

BIG LITTLE LIES (2014)

By Lianne Moriarty

Love the show? Read the book (like, right now).

“Big little lies is a brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, mothers and daughters, schoolyard scandal, and the little lies that can turn lethal.” – Amazon.com.

Get your copy of Big Little Lies.

TRULY MADLY GUILTY (2016)

By Lianne Moriarty

Another must-read bestseller by Lianne Moriarty.

“Marriage, sex, parenthood and friendship. Six responsible adults. Three cute kids. One small dog. It’s just a normal weekend. What could possibly go wrong?” – Amazon.com.

Get your copy of Truly Madly Guilty.

THE HUSBAND’S SECRET (2013)

By Lianne Moriarty

A page-turner you just can’t put down (for real).

“Imagine your husband writes you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret. And then imagine that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive . . . “ – Amazon.com.

Get your copy of The Husband’s Secret.

LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE (2017)

By Celeste Ng

A #1 New York Times bestseller, Amazon’s best novel of the year (2017).

The next Big Little Lies, read the book before the new show premieres (starring Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington, and Joshua Jackson).

“Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood – and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster.” – Amazon.com

Get your copy of Little Fires Everywhere.

THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 (2016)

By Ruth Ware

A suspenseful mystery and instant bestseller.

“With surprising twists, spine-tingling turns, and a setting that proves as uncomfortably claustrophobic as it is eerily beautiful, Ruth Ware offers up another taut and intense read – one that will leave even the most sure-footed reader restlessly uneasy long after the last page is turned.” – Amazon.com.

Get your copy of The Woman In Cabin 10.

THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR (2016)

By Shari Lapena

A riveting (and bestselling) thriller full of unexpected twists.

“A twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives . . . the nerve-racking unraveling of a family – a chilling tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist.” – Amazon.com

Get your copy of The Couple Next Door.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (2015)

By Paula Hawkins

Love psychological thrillers? This one is definitely for you.

Read the book, then watch the movie (starring Emily Blunt).

“Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night . . . that allows her to daily watch the same couple . . . And then she sees something shocking. Rachel goes to the police. Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved.” – Amazon.com.

Get your copy of The Girl On The Train.

GONE GIRL (2012)

By Gillian Flynn

A #1 New York Times bestseller (a huge literary success). Nominated as one of the best-loved American novels (PBS’s The Great American Read).

Read the book, then watch the movie (starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck).

“Nick’s clever and beautiful wife disappears. Under mounting pressure, the town golden boy parades an endless series of lies, deceits, and inappropriate behaviour. Nick is oddly evasive, and he’s definitely bitter—but is he really a killer?” – Amazon.com.

Get your copy of Gone Girl.