“I love it once a story takes hold of me. That’s what I’m always looking for. That pleasure of losing your sense of self.”

Liane Moriarty is the author of nine internationally bestselling novels include Truly Madly Guilty, Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers – the latter two of which have produced critically celebrated television adaptations starring Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Reese Witherspoon. 

In this illuminating conversation with host Sarah L’Estrange recorded at the Castlemaine Town Hall,  Liane discusses her latest work Apples Never Fall and its themes of unfulfilled promise and delves into her ongoing global success. 

The bookseller for this event was Northern Books. 

This podcast was recorded on 4 May 2022 and presented in partnership with Castlemaine State Festival – A Dialogues Special Event.

Featured music is ‘Traveling Again' by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

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