Liane Moriarty's books are designed for consumption on a beach with a limited attention span. And yet... she's able to construct characters you care about, put them in interesting situations, and have a plot twist that feels rewarding in its payoff. Perhaps I consider her books a bit trashy, but it still takes talent to weave the way she does. For anyone looking for mindless escapism to Australia (and the drama of small town parents), she's got you covered.