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The Midnight Train

The life-changing new novel from the multi-million copy bestselling author of The Midnight Library

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The Midnight Train

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: James Norton
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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.

 Best of 2026 (so far) Editors Select Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Neurodiversity Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Feel-Good
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Critic reviews

"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)
"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"
"A rare and welcome light of hope and wisdom in the darkness" (JOANNE HARRIS)
"Amazing and utterly beautiful, The Midnight Library is everything you'd expect from the genius storyteller who is Matt Haig" (JOANNA CANNON)
"Absorbing . . . A vision of limitless possibility, of new roads taken, of new lives lived, of a whole different world available to us somehow, somewhere, might be exactly what's wanted in these troubled and troubling times"
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Loved this thought provoking and beautifully told story about love loss and the decisions we make in life

Step Inside the seam

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Another wonderful story from Matt Haigh, his ability to embrace grief and regrets. A reminder that sometimes the simpler things in life can be the best.

The possibility of getting a second chance, beautifully read by James Norton

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I think I have a new favourite author. I loved this book it was hard to put down I read it in less than 24hrs . so good and the words like poetry. honestly this has made me see life a bit more differently!!!

Sometimes everything you need isn’t so far from where you start.

midnight library still my absolute favourite but this is almost side by side

unable to put down

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My excitement at hearing this book was coming was matched only by my enjoyment of listening to the finished masterpiece. I loved every minute of this.

An unbelievably brilliant companion

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I enjoyed the narrator, he and @ Matt Haig were the perfect pairing. Matt has a knack of writing about important subjects im a smooth authentic way. My favourite line is 'We should live like the dead would if only they had the chance.'

The realisation of a life neglected

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