With a writing career spanning more than two decades, Matt Haig has earned an army of fans who love his thoughtful take on life. His debut novel The Last Family In England was written when he was in his late 20s but it was his breakout book, 2015's Reasons To Stay Alive that made him a household name. He's now become known for a particular type of fiction best described as ‘opti-lit’ – what he calls ‘life-and-love-and-the-universe’ novels. Here's our pick of his books...
The Midnight Library
On the day Nora decides to end her life, she discovers a magical library that offers her endless chances to rewrite the choices she’s made and try out different ways of living. This touching story, which is like a book version of It’s A Wonderful Life, is full of heart and wisdom. It explores ideas about the road not taken and second chances.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The Midnight Train
On the brink of death, Wilbur boards a train that travels back through time and allows him to relive and re-examine key moments from his past and to explore the joys, regrets and tragedies of his life. A magical, hopeful book - read it if you need a pick-me-up!
Reasons To Stay Alive
Aged 24, Matt Haig suffered so badly from depression that he couldn't see a way to keep on living. In this powerful book, he shares his own story and the ways to deal with life when the black dog bites. A warm, wise and life-affirming read.
How To Stop Time
This original and moving novel follows Tom Hazard, a man who has lived many lifetimes and will continue to, as long as he doesn't fall in love...
The Comfort Book
"You are not the storm" says bestselling author Matt Haig. It's comforting reminders such as this that fill his latest self-help book, reminding us that bad times pass, that we are not the storm itself, we are the person temporarily experiencing it. Packed full of everything from philosophy, to real people's stories, to the mindful comfort of making peanut butter on toast, Haig's words are, as always, full of warmth, lyricism and reassurance.
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
The Life Impossible
Another life-affirming read. When newly-widowed Grace is left a house in Ibiza by a friend, she books a one-way ticket, hoping to find out more about the woman she hasn't seen for years. Once on the island she finds transformation and a new beginning.
The Life Impossible: THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
