Each one now acts as the basis for a prestige drama series, and in every single instance, the read is just as good as the watch. 4 'Big Little Lies'By Liane MoriartyBig Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. A sharp suburban satire framed by a mysterious death, Big Little Lies exposes the dark, painful reality hidden behind the facade of perfection, and explores the dangerous toll of the lies we tell ourselves and others to survive. The Testaments, which sees Ann Dowd return to the role of Aunt Lydia alongside two new characters, Agnes (Chase Infiniti) and Daisy (Lucy Halliday), was just renewed for a second season. Image via Hachette Book GroupWhen Presumed Innocent was published in 1987, it set a new standard for modern legal thrillers.