The Midnight Train
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| Author | Matt Haig |
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| Publisher | Canongate Books (UK) Viking Press (US) |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 (UK) 26 May 2026 (US) |
| ISBN | 978-0-593-83337-7 |
The Midnight Train is a 2026 fantasy novel by English writer Matt Haig, published by Canongate Books and Viking Press.[1][2] While providing a time travel adventure, the novel is a companion piece to his 2020 novel The Midnight Library.[3][4]
The Midnight Train is Haig's ninth novel for adults,[5] and is scheduled to be published in 25 territories.[6]
Plot
The Midnight Train follows Wilbur Budd, an 81-year-old bookshop owner on the brink of death. He boards a magical train that allows him to revisit the important events of his life including his honeymoon with wife, Maggie, in Venice.
References
- ↑ Adegoke, Yomi; Haig, Matt; Mackie, Bella; Nolan, Megan; Shukla, Nikesh (3 May 2026). "'I was mortally offended': writers on the throwaway comments that changed their lives". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "The Midnight Train". Booklist. 1 April 2026. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "The Midnight Library". Kirkus Reviews. 16 February 2026. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "The Midnight Train". Publishers Weekly. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ McLoughlin, Sam (19 May 2026). "Bestselling author Matt Haig on finding his voice, his new novel, and the future of the 'Midnight' series". Rest Less. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ Pugh, Desmond (3 March 2026). "Matt Haig's new novel 'The Midnight Train' set for release". Retrieved 26 May 2026.