The Midnight Train

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“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