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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved author of Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, and The Husband’s Secret comes a moving novel of love, marriage, family, and trying to find certainty in a fragile world.

“The premise is irresistible—a woman on a flight from Hobart to Sydney begins predicting the age and manner of death of her fellow passengers. Beautifully written, this propulsive novel has a serious theme. Could be a great . . . present for that special someone.”—Stephen King

“A riveting story so wild you don’t know how she’ll land it, and then she does, on a dime.”—Anne Lamott

AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Life is full of twists and turns you never see coming. But what if you did?

Flight attendant Allegra Patel loves her job, but today is her twenty-eighth birthday and she’d rather not be placating a plane full of passengers unhappy about a long delay. There’s the well-dressed man in seat 4C desperate not to miss his daughter’s musical. A harried mother frantically tries to keep her toddler and baby quiet. Honeymooners still in their wedding finery dream of their new lives, while a chatty emergency room nurse dreams of retirement.

Suddenly a woman traveling alone stands. She walks down the aisle making predictions about how and when passengers will die. Some dismiss her, they don’t believe in psychics. Some are delighted with her prophecies! Their lives will supposedly be long. Others are appalled.

Then: a few months later, the first prediction comes true.

Intricately plotted, with the wonderful wit Liane Moriarty has become famous for, Here One Moment brilliantly looks at friends, lovers, and family and how we manage to hold onto them in our harried modern lives.

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“Unputdownable . . . [a] propulsive, philosophically rich saga.”—Oprah Daily

“In Here One Moment, Australian author Liane Moriarty takes readers on a wild ride as passengers deal with love, heartbreak, and careers, all while contemplating whether fate and destiny are real—and whether the outcome can be changed. It’s a captivating book that keeps you reading till the end to find out what happens to the passengers and just who Cherry really is.”—Jeanine Herbst, news anchor, NPR

“Terrifically crafted . . . By turns bighearted and sardonic, Here One Moment ponders such imponderables as free will, providence, love, death.”—The Wall Street Journal

“Everything we loved about Moriarty’s Big Little Lies—the pacing, the twists, the taut energy—is here, in a high-flying exploration of free will and destiny.”—Good Housekeeping, Book of the Month Book Club Pick

“A riveting story so wild you don’t know how she’ll land it, and then she does, on a dime.”—Anne Lamott, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Funny, frightening, heartbreaking, and life-affirming. I adored Here One Moment.”—Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark

“Liane Moriarty is a genuine GENIUS. Here One Moment is off-the-scale brilliant.” —Marian Keyes, international bestselling author of Watermelon and Again, Rachel

“The story is a brilliant, charming, and invigorating illustration of its closing quote from Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (we’re not going to spill that). A fresh, funny, ambitious, and nuanced take on some of our oldest existential questions.”―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Meticulously plotted . . . exquisitely rendered characters . . . Moriarty has outdone herself.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author

Liane Moriarty is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, The Husband’s Secret, and Truly Madly Guilty; 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.

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Chapter 1

Later, not a single person will recall seeing the lady board the flight at Hobart Airport.

Nothing about her appearance or demeanor raises a red flag or even an eyebrow.

She is not drunk or belligerent or famous.

She is not injured, like the bespectacled hipster with his arm scaffolded in white gauze so that one hand is permanently pressed to his heart, as if he’s professing his love or honesty.

She is not frazzled, like the sweaty young mother trying to keep her grip on a slippery baby, a furious toddler, and far too much carry-on.

She is not frail, like the stooped elderly couple wearing multiple heavy layers as if they’re off to join Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition.

She is not grumpy, like the various middle-aged people with various middle-aged things on their minds, or the flight’s only unaccompanied minor: a six-year-old forced to miss his friend’s laser-tag party because his parents’ shared custody agreement requires him to be on this flight to Sydney every Friday afternoon.

She is not chatty, like the couple so eager to share details of their holiday you can’t help but wonder if they’re working undercover for a Tasmanian state government tourism initiative.

She is not extremely pregnant like the extremely pregnant woman.

She is not extremely tall like the extremely tall guy.

She is not quivery from fear of flying or espresso or amphetamines (let’s hope not) like the jittery teen wearing an oversized hoodie over very short shorts that makes it look like she’s not wearing any pants, and someone says she’s that singer dating that actor, but someone else says no, that’s not her, I know who you mean, but that’s not her.

She is not shiny-eyed like the shiny-eyed honeymooners flying to Sydney still in their lavish bridal clothes, those crazy kids, leaving ripples of goodwill in their wake, and even eliciting a reckless offer from a couple to give up their business-class seats, which the bride and groom politely but firmly refuse, much to the couple’s relief.

The lady is not anything that anyone will later recall.

The flight is delayed. Only by half an hour. There are scowls and sighs, but for the most part passengers are willing to accept this inconvenience. That’s flying these days.

At least it’s not canceled. “Yet,” say the pessimists.

The PA crackles an announcement: Passengers requiring special assistance are invited to board.

“Told you so!” The optimists jump to their feet and sling bags over their shoulders.

While boarding, the lady does not stop to tap the side of the plane once, twice, three times for luck, or to flirt with a flight attendant, or to swipe frantically at her phone screen because her boarding pass has mysteriously vanished, it was there just a minute ago, why does it always do that?

The lady is not useful, like the passengers who help parents and spouses find vanished boarding passes, or the square-shouldered, square-jawed man with a gray buzz cut who effortlessly helps hoist bags into overhead bins as he walks down the aisle of the plane without breaking his stride.

Once all passengers are boarded, seated, and buckled, the pilot introduces himself and explains there is a “minor mechanical issue we need to resolve” and “passengers will appreciate that safety is paramount.” The cabin crew, he points out, with just the hint of a smile in his deep, trustworthy voice, are also only hearing about this now. (So leave them be.) He thanks “folks” for their patience and asks them to sit back and relax, they should be on their way in the next fifteen minutes.

They are not on their way in fifteen minutes.

The plane sits on the tarmac without moving for ninety-two horrendous minutes. This is just a little longer than the expected flight time.

Eventually the optimists stop saying, “I’m sure we’ll still make it!”

Everyone is displeased: optimists and pessimists alike.

During this time, the lady does not press her call button to tell a flight attendant about her connection or dinner reservation or migraine or dislike of confined spaces or her very busy adult daughter with three children who is already on her way to the airport in Sydney to pick her up, and what is she meant to do now?

She does not throw back her head and howl for twenty excruciating minutes, like the baby, who is really just manifesting everyone’s feelings.

She does not request the baby be made to stop crying, like the three passengers who all seem to have reached middle age with the belief that babies stop crying on request.

She does not politely ask if she may please get off the plane now, like the unaccompanied minor, who reaches his limit forty minutes into the delay and thinks that maybe the laser-tag party is a possibility after all.

She does not demand she be allowed to disembark, along with her checked bag-gage, like the woman in a leopard-print jumpsuit who has places she needs to be, who is never flying this airline again, but who finally allows herself to be placated and then self-medicates so effectively she falls deeply asleep.

She does not abruptly cry out in despair, “Oh, can’t someone do something?” like the red-faced, frizzy-haired woman sitting two rows behind the crying baby. It isn’t clear if she wants something done about the delay or the crying baby or the state of the planet, but it is at this point that the square-jawed man leaves his seat to present the baby with an enormous set of jangly keys. The man first demonstrates how pressing a particular button on one key will cause a red light to flash and the baby is stunned into delighted silence, to the teary-eyed relief of the mother and everyone else.

At no stage does the lady make a bitter-voiced performative phone call to tell someone that she is “stuck on a plane” . . . “still here” . . . “no way we’ll make our connection” . . . “just go ahead without me” . . . “we’ll need to reschedule” . . . “I’ll have to cancel” . . . “nothing I can do” . . . “I know! It’s unbelievable.”

No one will remember hearing the lady speak a single word during the delay.

Not like the elegantly dressed man who says, “No, no, sweetheart, it will be tight, but I’m sure I’ll still make it,” but you can tell by the anguished way he taps his phone against his forehead that he’s not going to make it, there’s no way.

Not like the two twentysomething friends who had been drinking prosecco at the airport bar on empty stomachs, and as a result multiple passengers in their vicinity learn the intimate details of their complex feelings about “Poppy,” a mutual friend who is not as nice as she would have everyone believe.

Not like the two thirtysomething men who are strangers to each other but strike up a remarkably audible and extraordinarily dull conversation about protein shakes.

The lady is traveling alone.

She has no family members to aggravate her with their very existence, like the family of four who sit in gendered pairs: mother and young daughter, father and young son, all smoldering with rage over a fraught issue involving a phone charger.

The lady has an aisle seat, 4D. She is lucky: it is a relatively full flight, but she has scored an empty middle seat between her and the man in the window seat. A number of passengers in economy will later recall noting that empty middle seat with envy, but they will not remember noting the lady. When they are finally cleared for takeoff, the lady does not need to be asked to please place her seat in the upright position or to please push her bag under the seat in front of her.

She does not applaud with slow sarcastic claps when the plane finally begins to taxi toward the runway.

During the flight, the lady does not cut her toenails or floss her teeth.

She does not slap a flight attendant.

She does not shout racist abuse.

She does not sing, babble, or slur her words.

She does not casually light up a cigarette as if it were 1974.

She does not perform a sex act on another passenger.

She does not strip.

She does not weep.

She does not vomit.

She does not attempt to open the emergency door midway through the flight.

She does not lose consciousness.

She does not die.

(The airline industry has discovered from painful experience that all these things are possible.)

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4.6 out of 5

92.31% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book for All Moments

F.Z. · January 20, 2025

(function(){ P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function'){ A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })() I started with the audiobook, then bought the hardcover as a gift—this book is that good. I’ve devoured every single Liane Moriarty novel, and this one is another gem in her collection. She’s hands down the queen of conversational storytelling, and Here One Moment grabs you right from the jump. Picture yourself on a jam-packed flight, stuck on the tarmac—and an odd woman gets up from her seat and starts making dire predictions—just the thought of it is enough to give you chills. But Moriarty makes it so vivid, it’s like you’re wedged into the middle seat right next to these unforgettable characters.The story kicks off with Allegra, the flight attendant celebrating her birthday while keeping an eye on her eclectic mix of passengers. There’s the guy nervously fiddling with his watch, the harried mom wrangling her kids, and a beaming bride still basking in post-wedding bliss. Each of them feels like a fully formed world. And just when you’re settling in, Moriarty drops the mic: a mysterious woman stands up and announces how and when everyone on the flight will die. (Yes, really. Buckle up!)What follows is an emotional thrill flight as we dive into the minds of the passengers. Some are desperate to change their fates, others spiral into denial, and a few take it as a wake-up call to rethink their lives. It’ll have you wondering: what would you do if you knew your expiration date?Moriarty’s signature blend of wit, charm, and heartfelt insight is on full display here. While the book plays with big, existential questions about fate and mortality, it’s really a love letter to the complicated, messy, wonderful relationships that make life worth the chaos. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, deeply moving, and thought-provoking all at once. Here One Moment is a must-read. You won’t want to put it down—or forget it.

4.0 out of 5 stars An engrossing and well-done tale

B.R. · October 21, 2024

I loved the premise, loved the writing (especially Cherry's voice), loved reading about people who are trying their best to lead good lives, and cared about many of the characters. The book definitely held my interest up to the end, despite its length—which is saying a lot, since I'm one of those people who has no problem setting a book aside. I typically prefer stories with a single immersive protagonist rather than ones that jump between dozen points-of-view, so the fact that I eagerly returned to the book night after night, wanting more, says a lot! At the same time, it didn't really deliver on the intriguing premise and stayed at a rather superficial level, rather than going more deeply into the subtler, riskier, murkier levels that beckoned. In the end of the book, everything is tidy and nice. Is that the most (and best) we can say about the idea of facing one's mortality? Again, Moriary is a talented writer and I enjoyed the book. And yet ... it won't stick with me, the way some books do. As a story, it was, indeed, "here one moment and gone the next" for me. So it depends on what one is looking for in a novel. An easy and enjoyable read? Yep, it's that.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, very enjoyable

B.R. · February 6, 2025

I really enjoyed this book. It was a book club selection for February and I’m so glad I read it. The characters were all so different but likeable and relatable. The storyline was different but very compelling and kept your attention. I had a hard time putting the book down. It moved along nicely with no places that were boring. It was nice having some chapters a page or two which just broke up the story. After reading it, it made me stop and think a little about my life. A very good read which I highly recommend.

3.0 out of 5 stars not bad.

H. · February 3, 2025

The premise of this book was good and interesting. However, the execution of the plot was lacking. It was a decent book and I have nothing particularly bad to say about it except for that I don’t think it necessitated the page length. Maybe it is because I’ve recently read a few books about mortality, but this book didn’t really stand out for me. Some people love it though. It just wasn’t for me. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it to a friend.0 🌶️* please disregard grammatical errors due to voice texting. Thanks.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another five star book by Moriarty!

J.M. · January 29, 2025

I don’t know why it took me so long to read this one, because I really loved it. The premise was fascinating and it was well executed, I wasn’t sure how it would wrap up but I loved how it did. The narrators did a lovely job with this one also, I thought they really helped to enhance the story. It was a little on the long side but at the same time I was connected with the characters and vested in the story, so via audio I did not mind hanging out with them for a while. It definitely made me think about my own life and how I’m spending it, which does not happen often, especially with this genre.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Pulitzer Prize Worthy But Very Good Story

E.i.P.S. · February 20, 2025

One of the things I look for when reading is prose so delicious that you could eat the words, This book isn't that, but it has everything else I am looking for in a good book. A compelling story, and well drawn and interesting characters. The book was recommended by my daughter, and I always enjoy her recommendations.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very unique story and told very well!

A.S. · February 18, 2025

Loved it! This book had amazing characters that were relatable and fun to read about! I really enjoyed the book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story but slow

C.B. · February 24, 2025

Took a bit to read because it was slow. But great book. I suggest if you aren't in a reading sprint.

I finished it a week ago and am still thinking about it

K.E. · January 24, 2025

(function(){ P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function'){ A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })() Liane Moriarty is currently my favorite author, bar none. Every time she surprises me. I wouldn't say every book is better than the other because I like them all so much, the stories are so unique.So on THIS book, I started reading and it took me a while to get into the story, because it isn't the story of one character, there are several and they are completely unrelated. Little bits of their personalities are revealed at times, and you start to care about them and then you KNOW something horrible will happen. There's a "buildup" to a terrible situation and you go "nononono" because you don't want that the thing you know - or think you know - is going to happen, well, happening. It's an emotional roller-coaster. I felt terrible and relieved several times, and also terrible and sad, too.A great read, a dive into human nature, as always.Looking forward to her next book!

interesting story line

K. · January 22, 2025

I look for books that are unique, interesting to read. This book lets the reader feel like they might be reading a personal diary.It also makes you ponder your own mortality and intuition.Loved the writing style and would be interested in reading another novel by Liane.

Súper recomendable

C. · November 24, 2024

Me encantó! Es el libro más largo que he leído. Una historia maravillosa que se entrelaza con más historias! Cada quien tiene su protagonismo! No podía parar de leerlo por qué quería saber qué pasaría. Realmente lo recomiendo mucho! Seguramente lo volveré a leer!

運命に身をゆだねるか　積極的に生き様を探るか、深く考えさせる話

新. · October 12, 2024

旅客機は無事離陸して安定飛行に入り、CAたちがドリンクとスナック菓子を配り始めたとき白髪の女性が席を離れて通路に出た。彼女は近くの人一人ずつを指して話しかけた「あなたは心臓病で死ぬ、５５歳で」「この子は溺れて死ぬ、７歳で」「あなたは黒色腫で死ぬ、７９歳で」「あなたは襲われて死ぬ、３０歳で」「あなたは車の事故で死ぬ、６４歳で」等等。機内は騒然となった。「あほらしい」という人、「やめてくれ」と叫ぶ人、泣き出す人でCAを呼ぶピンの音でめちゃくちゃ。「予言を避ける生活をすれば」という人には「運命には逆らえない」と無慈悲な答えをする。そして着陸後最後に降りたその女性は去り際にCAに告げた「あなたは自殺する、２８歳で」。そのフライトがCAの２８歳の誕生日だった。この話は尾ひれがついてネットを賑わしたが、数か月後一人二人三人と予言どおりの死亡が報道され、死ぬ年齢が近いと言われた当人たちは大パニックに陥る。その女性はペテン師か？精神異常者か？　溺れ死ぬといわれた子の母親はさっそく水泳教室を申し込む。今年クルマで死ぬといわれた人は自動車なしでは暮らせないと周りの迷惑も考えずノロノロ運転を続ける。今年職場の争いで死ぬといわれた人は妻から「一年間仕事を休んで」と懇願されたが無収入が怖いと言うことを聞かない。予言は回避できないのか？　努力で人生切り拓くことができるのか？　５００ページを超える大冊で、死期を告げられた各人それぞれの生き方と「死の予言者」と呼ばれた女性の独白も重なり、自分ならどうするか？考えつつどっぷり浸かって気がつくと読み終わっていた。腕利きの作者だなあ。

Worthwhile read

C.B. · January 3, 2025

I found some thought-provoking moments about time and fate/destiny in the story. I loved becoming more and more invested in “The Death Lady’s” story as it unfolded and, despising predictability, I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome. The only reason I am not giving the book a 5 is that I struggled a bit to keep track of the characters and it was too difficult to re-trace individual storylines on the Kindle. Overall, a very satisfying read!

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