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Matt Haig (1) (1975–)

Author of The Midnight Library

For other authors named Matt Haig, see the disambiguation page.

44+ Works 20,727 Members 951 Reviews 11 Favorited

About the Author

Matt Haig was born on July 3, 1975 in Sheffield. He attended the University of Hull where he studied English and History. He has since become a British novelist and journalist. He has authored both fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. His non-fiction title "Reasons to Stay Alive" became show more a Sunday Times bestseller. His bestselling children's novel, A Boy Called Christmas is now being adapted for film. His other works include: The Last Family in England, The Dead Fathers Club, Shadow Forest, The Possession of Mr. Cave, How to Stop Time and Runaway Troll. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Works by Matt Haig

The Midnight Library (2020) 9,165 copies
How to Stop Time (2017) 2,572 copies
The Humans (2013) 2,258 copies
Reasons to Stay Alive (2015) 1,325 copies
The Radleys (2010) 1,108 copies
The Dead Fathers Club (2006) 739 copies
Notes on a Nervous Planet (2018) — Narrator, some editions — 717 copies
The Comfort Book (2021) 561 copies
A Boy Called Christmas (2015) 519 copies
The Last Family in England (2004) 386 copies
The Girl Who Saved Christmas (2016) 274 copies
The Possession of Mr. Cave (2008) 180 copies
Father Christmas and Me (2017) 129 copies
To Be A Cat (2012) 111 copies
The Truth Pixie (2018) 82 copies
Echo Boy (2014) 80 copies
Evie and the Animals (2019) 49 copies
A Mouse Called Miika (2021) 43 copies
Humans: An A-Z (2014) 27 copies
Evie in the Jungle (2020) 21 copies
The Ghost Walk (2012) 4 copies
Insanlar (2015) 4 copies
A Boy Called Christmas [2021 film] — Author — 3 copies
The Life Impossible (2024) 2 copies

Associated Works

Haunted: Ghost Stories to Chill Your Blood (2011) — Contributor — 31 copies

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A novel that seamlessly blends time travel, historical fiction, philosophy, and a hint of romance. Tom has lived for over 400 years. He isn’t a vampire, and he isn’t immortal. He just has a rare condition that allows him to age very, very slowly. In that time he has seen many things and has found ways to survive that aren’t always savoury. Will he rediscover his humanity before it is too late? How to Stop Time is a “read in one sitting” ode to life.
 
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StaffPicks | 124 other reviews | Nov 28, 2023 |
The premise of this book was interesting at the start but about halfway through turned into a cloying self-help manual that was too overbearing in its message. I found myself skimming pages through the last chapters just to finish.
2 vote
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cms107 | 399 other reviews | Nov 26, 2023 |
Prachtig verhaal met een grote levensles.
Kijk niet achterom nadat je een keuze hebt gemaakt.
Kijk vooruit en leef
 
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wendy.verbiest | 399 other reviews | Nov 25, 2023 |
Mooi verhaal over het ontstaan van Kerstmis.
 
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Works
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Members
20,727
Popularity
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Rating
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Reviews
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ISBNs
678
Languages
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Favorited
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