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by Liane Moriarty
4.22015464 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Liane Moriarty book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like Little Lies
If you loved Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Little Lies are:
- 1The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty4.2
- 2The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins0
- 3Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 4In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 5A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 6Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty0
- 7The Guest List by Lucy Foley0
- 8The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 9Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 10Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
When Jane arrives in the picturesque coastal town of Pirriwee with her five-year-old son, she's desperate to finally stop running from her troubled past and build a new life. She quickly bonds with two other mothers—fierce Madeline and stunning Celeste—but a playground incident involving their children ignites a web of gossip, lies, and long-buried secrets that escalates far beyond anyone's imagination. What begins as typical school drama spirals into something deadly, proving that even in paradise, the truth has a way of surfacing with devastating consequences.
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Detailed Recommendations
2
by Paula Hawkins
02015336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to Little Lies — fans consistently love both.
3
by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as Little Lies.
4
In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as Little Lies.
5
by Paula Hawkins
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Little Lies fans.
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by Liane Moriarty
0
Why you'll love it:
Another Liane Moriarty book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Ruth Ware
0
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Little Lies fans.
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by Freida McFadden
4.22026288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with Little Lies fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Little Lies
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Husband's Secret | Liane Moriarty | 4.2 | 2015 | 464 | Same author |
| The Girl on the Train | Paula Hawkins | 0 | 2015 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Nine Perfect Strangers | Liane Moriarty | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| The Guest List | Lucy Foley | 0 | 2020 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Little Lies?
The most similar books to Little Lies are The Husband's Secret, The Girl on the Train, Sharp Objects.
What should I read after Little Lies?
After finishing Little Lies, readers most commonly pick up The Husband's Secret next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Liane Moriarty, such as Nine Perfect Strangers.
Who writes books like Liane Moriarty?
Authors similar to Liane Moriarty include Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, Tana French.
What genre is Little Lies?
Little Lies is a Thriller novel by Liane Moriarty, published in 2014.
How long is Little Lies?
Little Lies is 496 pages long.
About Little Lies
Jane hasn't lived anywhere for longer than six months since her son was born five years ago. She keeps moving in an attempt to escape her past. Now the idyllic coastal town of Pirriwee has pulled her to its shores and Jane feels as if she finally belongs. She finds friends in the feisty Madeline and the incredibly beautiful Celeste, two women with seemingly perfect lives - and their own secrets.But at the start of a new term, an incident involving the children of all three women occurs in the playground, causing a rift between them and other parents. Minor at first but escalating fast, until the whispers and rumours become vicious and spiteful, and the truths blur into lies.It was always going to end in tears, but no one thought it would end in murder . . .