The Midnight Library: The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and worldwide phenomenon

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*THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN, Matt Haig's new novel from the world of The Midnight Library, is out now*

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON

READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021
WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION

'BEAUTIFUL' Jodi Picoult, 'UPLIFTING' i, 'BRILLIANT' Daily Mail, 'AMAZING' Joanna Cannon, 'ABSORBING' New York Times, 'THOUGHT-PROVOKING' Independent

Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

*THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN, Matt Haig's new novel from the world of The Midnight Library, is out now* THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021 WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION 'BEAUTIFUL' Jodi Picoult, 'UPLIFTING' i, 'BRILLIANT' Daily...

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594 reviews
Chrissi Atkinson
April 16, 2025
If you have ever struggled with major depression or suicidal thoughts, this book will infuriate you with its shallow and pithy story. The way the "lives" function irritates me and brings the quality of the story down, beyond the poor understanding of severe depression. Not to mention that it's a poorly disguised self help book. I genuinely do not understand how so many people love it. I cannot recommend enough that diagnosed people avoid this book, especially if you're currently in a bad place.
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Josephina Ballerina
May 24, 2026
My mind is blown, my soul is on fire, and I am thankful for all the things that this wonderful book taught me. "She realised, in that moment, that she was capable of a lot more than she had known."
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Ayoru A
November 23, 2022
A much needed book in this world to remind oneself to truly see and not just look. An enjoyable read, with an easy to identify character and lots of great quotes.
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About the author

Matt Haig was born in Sheffield. His novels include the bestsellers The Humans, How to Stop Time and The Life Impossible. His book The Midnight Library has sold over twelve million copies worldwide. His non-fiction includes The Comfort Book and the award-winning memoir of mental illness Reasons to Stay Alive. His work has been published in fifty-six languages.

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Matt Haig was born in Sheffield. His novels include the bestsellers The Humans, How to Stop Time and The Life Impossible. His book The Midnight Library has sold over twelve million copies worldwide. His non-fiction includes The Comfort Book and the award-winning memoir of mental illness Reasons t...

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