The Midnight Train
- 21 May 2026
- 9781837262137
- £20
- 304 pp
- 159×220mm
- 21 May 2026
- 9781837262823
- £16.99
- 304 pp
- 153×214mm
- 21 May 2026
- 9781837262830
- £15.99
- 304 pp
- 21 May 2026
- 9781837262878
- £25
- 8 hrs 35 min
In a few words
Matt Haig, author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Midnight Library, has written a new novel in the Midnight World
In a few words
Matt Haig, author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Midnight Library, has written a new novel in the Midnight World
In a few words
Matt Haig, author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Midnight Library, has written a new novel in the Midnight World
In a few words
Matt Haig, author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Midnight Library, has written a new novel in the Midnight World
This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life
James Norton
Matt Haig returns with another life-affirming novel . . . If you enjoy the “Midnight” experience, climb aboard
This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life
James Norton
Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig
Donna Ashworth
This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life
James Norton
Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig
Donna Ashworth
This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life
James Norton
Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig
Donna Ashworth
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life’ – JAMES NORTON
‘Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig’ – DONNA ASHWORTH
‘If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you’ll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you’ll ever experience’ – JOANNA CANNON
When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most?
For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away.
Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed…
An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life’ – JAMES NORTON
‘Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig’ – DONNA ASHWORTH
‘If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you’ll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you’ll ever experience’ – JOANNA CANNON
When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most?
For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away.
Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed…
An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.
More about
the book
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life’ – JAMES NORTON
‘Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig’ – DONNA ASHWORTH
‘If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you’ll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you’ll ever experience’ – JOANNA CANNON
When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most?
For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away.
Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed…
An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.
More about
the book
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life’ – JAMES NORTON
‘Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig’ – DONNA ASHWORTH
‘If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you’ll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you’ll ever experience’ – JOANNA CANNON
When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most?
For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away.
Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed…
An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.
A cosy feelgood tale
Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig
Donna Ashworth
If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you'll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you'll ever experience
Joanna Cannon
I loved it
Sue Perkins
If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you'll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you'll ever experience
Joanna Cannon
Praise for The Midnight Library:
A beguiling read, filled with warmth and humour, and a vibrant celebration of the power of books to change lives
A beautiful fable, an It's a Wonderful Life for the modern age – impossibly timely when we are all stuck in a world we wish could be different
Jodi Picoult
A celebration of life's possibilities . . . A beautiful concept . . . Charming
If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you'll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you'll ever experience
Joanna Cannon
Praise for The Midnight Library:
A beguiling read, filled with warmth and humour, and a vibrant celebration of the power of books to change lives
A beautiful fable, an It's a Wonderful Life for the modern age – impossibly timely when we are all stuck in a world we wish could be different
Jodi Picoult
A celebration of life's possibilities . . . A beautiful concept . . . Charming
If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you'll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you'll ever experience
Joanna Cannon
Praise for The Midnight Library:
A beguiling read, filled with warmth and humour, and a vibrant celebration of the power of books to change lives
A beautiful fable, an It's a Wonderful Life for the modern age – impossibly timely when we are all stuck in a world we wish could be different
Jodi Picoult
A celebration of life's possibilities . . . A beautiful concept . . . Charming
Matt Haig
View profileMatt 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.
@mattzhaig | matthaig.com
Matt Haig
View profileMatt 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.
@mattzhaig | matthaig.com
Matt Haig
View profileMatt 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.
@mattzhaig | matthaig.com
Matt Haig
View profileMatt 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.
@mattzhaig | matthaig.com
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Matt Haig’s bestselling new novel The Midnight Train is out now – and you can read the first chapter right here.
Prefer to listen? Listen to the extract from the audiobook as read by James Norton!
