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    The Midnight Train

    A Novel

    Part of The Midnight World

    Author Matt Haig
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    $30.00 US
    Penguin Adult HC/TR | Viking
    On sale May 26, 2026 | 304 Pages | 9780593833377
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    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

    “Matt Haig returns with another life-affirming novel . . . If you enjoy the “Midnight” experience, climb aboard.” —The New York Times Book Review

    When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?

    No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there.
    The chance to re-live the moments that meant most.
    To see what kind of person you really were.

    For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.

    Before he gave it all away.

    He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . .

    A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.
    © Kan Lailey
    Matt Haig was born in Sheffield, England. His novels include The Humans, How to Stop Time, and The Midnight Library, which has been a number one New York Times bestseller and sold more than fourteen million copies world-wide. His non-fiction works include his award-winning mental illness memoir Reasons to Stay Alive and The Comfort Book. His most recent fiction, The Life Impossible, was a New York Times bestseller. He has also written several children’s books, including A Boy Called Christmas, which became a major feature film. His work has been published in fifty-six languages and he is an advocate for literacy, libraries, and better mental health provision for everyone. View titles by Matt Haig
    A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES | TODAY | SHEREADS | WOMAN’S WORLD | PARADE | THE NERD DAILY | HER CAMPUS | BOOKPAGE | AARP

    “Love The Midnight Library? You’ll Love the Sequel, Too . . . Matt Haig returns with another life-affirming novel, this one about a man on a magical train that helps him revisit key moments of his life. . . If you enjoy the ‘Midnight’ experience, climb aboard.” —The New York Times Book Review

    “Already one of the year’s most sought-after books. . . as much an adventure as an exploration of the things that are most important in life.” —Tanya Sharma, Daily Mail

    “Matt Haig’s newest tale achieves modern classic status. . . . The book offers wisdom, redemption, and the journey of a lifetime for Wilbur, and for readers.” —Stefanie Milligan, Christian Science Monitor

    “The reminders to treasure the life you’re living, in the moment, are as important as ever. Readers will be lining up to place this book on hold.” —Jennifer Mills, Library Journal

    “There’s something magical about train travel and Venice, so pairing the two with Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train—a new time-traveling love story that recalls his bestseller The Midnight Library—feels fitting.” —Reader’s Digest

    “Haig has a way of making you ask deep and reflective questions of yourself as you read. There’s no doubt that he’ll do the same as you take The Midnight Train.” —Parade

    “A sweet tale of an old man about to die given a chance to travel back through his lifetime.” —The Chicago Tribune

    “Touching . . . [Haig] authentically evokes Wilbur’s fears and regrets over the course of a life marked by sacrifice. This will please the author’s fans.” —Publishers Weekly

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    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

    “Matt Haig returns with another life-affirming novel . . . If you enjoy the “Midnight” experience, climb aboard.” —The New York Times Book Review

    When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?

    No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there.
    The chance to re-live the moments that meant most.
    To see what kind of person you really were.

    For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.

    Before he gave it all away.

    He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . .

    A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.

    Author

    © Kan Lailey
    Matt Haig was born in Sheffield, England. His novels include The Humans, How to Stop Time, and The Midnight Library, which has been a number one New York Times bestseller and sold more than fourteen million copies world-wide. His non-fiction works include his award-winning mental illness memoir Reasons to Stay Alive and The Comfort Book. His most recent fiction, The Life Impossible, was a New York Times bestseller. He has also written several children’s books, including A Boy Called Christmas, which became a major feature film. His work has been published in fifty-six languages and he is an advocate for literacy, libraries, and better mental health provision for everyone. View titles by Matt Haig

    Praise

    A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES | TODAY | SHEREADS | WOMAN’S WORLD | PARADE | THE NERD DAILY | HER CAMPUS | BOOKPAGE | AARP

    “Love The Midnight Library? You’ll Love the Sequel, Too . . . Matt Haig returns with another life-affirming novel, this one about a man on a magical train that helps him revisit key moments of his life. . . If you enjoy the ‘Midnight’ experience, climb aboard.” —The New York Times Book Review

    “Already one of the year’s most sought-after books. . . as much an adventure as an exploration of the things that are most important in life.” —Tanya Sharma, Daily Mail

    “Matt Haig’s newest tale achieves modern classic status. . . . The book offers wisdom, redemption, and the journey of a lifetime for Wilbur, and for readers.” —Stefanie Milligan, Christian Science Monitor

    “The reminders to treasure the life you’re living, in the moment, are as important as ever. Readers will be lining up to place this book on hold.” —Jennifer Mills, Library Journal

    “There’s something magical about train travel and Venice, so pairing the two with Matt Haig’s The Midnight Train—a new time-traveling love story that recalls his bestseller The Midnight Library—feels fitting.” —Reader’s Digest

    “Haig has a way of making you ask deep and reflective questions of yourself as you read. There’s no doubt that he’ll do the same as you take The Midnight Train.” —Parade

    “A sweet tale of an old man about to die given a chance to travel back through his lifetime.” —The Chicago Tribune

    “Touching . . . [Haig] authentically evokes Wilbur’s fears and regrets over the course of a life marked by sacrifice. This will please the author’s fans.” —Publishers Weekly

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