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ⓘ About Liane Moriarty
Liane Moriarty is an Australian author known for her many bestselling novels. Several of these books became major television productions. The popular titles Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and Apples Never Fall were adapted for different streaming services. Other works, including The Husband’s Secret, are also planned for film development. A key strength of her writing is the creation of believable characters. She crafts protagonists with relatable flaws and complex inner lives. These individuals are then placed into gripping, high-stakes scenarios. This approach makes the unfolding drama both engaging and highly entertaining for the reader. Her narratives possess a compelling quality that captures attention.
All Book Series by Liane Moriarty
Nicola Berry and the Petrifying Problem with Princess Petronella / Earthling Ambassador
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2007
Nicola Berry and the Shocking Trouble on the Planet of Shobble / The Shobble Secret
Book 2 of 3 · published 2009
Nicola Berry and the Wicked War on the Planet of Whimsy / War on Whimsy
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2009
You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone
Book 3 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · A.R. Torre
The Line
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Tim Weaver
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Liane Moriarty?
Liane Moriarty is an Australian author known for her many bestselling novels. Several of these books became major television productions. The popular titles Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and Apples Never Fall were adapted for different streaming services.
Which Liane Moriarty series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Nicola Berry series, the earliest of Liane Moriarty's multi-book series: it opens with Nicola Berry and the Petrifying Problem with Princess Petronella / Earthling Ambassador (2007) and runs to 3 books across 2007–2009, ending with Nicola Berry and the Wicked War on the Planet of Whimsy / War on Whimsy (2009). Liane Moriarty's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Liane Moriarty written?
Liane Moriarty has 21 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2003 and 2026. 11 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Deadly Ambition Collection series with 6 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Liane Moriarty's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Liane Moriarty's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Nicola Berry (2007–2009, 3 books), Big Little Lies (2014–2026, 2 books) and Deadly Ambition Collection (2026, 6 books).
How are Liane Moriarty's books organised into series?
This guide splits Liane Moriarty's 21 books into 3 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Deadly Ambition Collection (6 books, 2026); Nicola Berry (3 books, 2007–2009); Big Little Lies (2 books, 2014–2026).