# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Special Author Event - Liane Moriarty
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Beaverdale Books is proud to present a special event with bestselling author Liane Moriarty.  Ticket price includes: admission for one person + a copy of her newest book + personalized book signing with the author!

This is the novel fans have been waiting over a decade for -- Big Little Truths

When Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies was published in 2014, it was an instant number one New York Times bestseller. Readers were captivated by this thrilling portrait of seemingly perfect suburban lives undone by secrets and scandal. Moriarty had already developed a reputation as a master of domestic drama which had caught the attention of Hollywood—but when Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman jointly optioned the rights to Big Little Lies for an HBO series of the same name, few could have imagined the cultural phenomena that this whip-smart story about family and friendships would become. The limited series would re-define television drama, while the novel that started in all would go on to sell almost 4 million copies worldwide.

Now, over ten years later, Moriarty reunites with that unforgettable circle of women in her first ever sequel: Big Little Truths. The last time we saw Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie, their children were just five years old. But now the kids are in high school, with all of the drama that accompanies teendom (goodbye playdates, hello drugs, sex, and alcohol). When a strange man lurks around the school asking supposedly innocent questions and the principal receives a severed human finger in the mail, the community is in an uproar. This tightly connected group will finally have to face the full repercussions of the big little truths they have—and haven’t—shared with their kids, with each other, and with themselves.

For longtime fans, Big Little Truths is a chance to reconnect with beloved characters. For new readers, it stands entirely on its own: a nuanced, sharply observed exploration of contemporary womanhood, rich with insight into human behavior and social dynamics—and laced with Moriarty’s signature wit. And for viewers of the series, there’s more to come: Big Little Truths is set to be adapted as the third season of HBO’s Big Little Lies, with the full cast expected to return.

Liane Moriarty is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, The Husband’s Secret, Truly Madly Guilty, and Here One Moment; the New York Times bestsellers Nine Perfect Strangers, What Alice Forgot, and The Last Anniversary; The Hypnotist’s Love Story; and Three Wishes. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children.

NOTE:  This event will be held in the Franklin Center's Theater located on the Southeast Corner of the venue.  Doors will open at 2:30 pm.  Free parking is available South, West, and North parking lots.  Additional copies will be available for purchase from Beaverdale Books.   Full refunds must be requested 48 hours prior to the event.  Handicapped access is available at the Northeast Entrance.  If unable to attend, ticketed attendees may arrange to pick up their signed copy at Beaverdale Books during the week FOLLOWING the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/special-author-event-liane-moriarty/200030306636856
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, performances, entertainment, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Franklin Jr High Event Center
- **lat**: 41.61256
- **long**: -93.68385
- **full address**: Franklin Jr High Event Center, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-1960, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Special Author Event - Liane Moriarty being held?
  - **A:** Special Author Event - Liane Moriarty takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Franklin Jr High Event Center, 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-1960, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Special Author Event - Liane Moriarty?
  - **A:** Special Author Event - Liane Moriarty is organized by Beaverdale Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Special Author Event - Liane Moriarty is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Special Author Event - Liane Moriarty sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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