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Best Matt Haig Books

December 2024

The Radleys

In a quiet English village, the Radleys appear to be a typical family, but beneath their ordinary facade lies a secret: they are abstaining vampires. Parents Peter and Helen have kept their true nature hidden from their teenage children, Rowan and Clara, who struggle with their own mysterious urges. When an unexpected event forces them to confront their past, the Radleys must decide whether to embrace their true selves or continue living a lie. With humor and heart, Matt Haig explores the complexities of family, identity, and the choices that define us.

The Humans

“The Humans” is a quirky, heartwarming tale that sneaks up on you. Haig’s alien protagonist, sent to Earth to prevent a mathematical breakthrough, finds himself bewildered by the complexities of human life. Through his eyes, we see our world anew – the absurdity of our customs, the beauty in our imperfections. As he navigates family dynamics and grapples with emotions, you’ll find yourself chuckling one moment and tearing up the next. It’s a poignant reminder of what it means to be human, wrapped in a delightfully offbeat package.

How to Stop Time

Tom Hazard may look like an ordinary 41-year-old, but he’s been alive for centuries. Afflicted with a rare condition, he ages slowly, witnessing history unfold. Now, he craves a normal life and takes a job as a high school history teacher in London. As Tom grapples with his past and the dangers of his secret, he finds himself drawn to a captivating French teacher. But can he risk opening his heart when time is his greatest enemy? A poignant exploration of love, loss, and what it truly means to live.

The Midnight Library

Nora Seed’s life is falling apart. Jobless, friendless, and plagued by regrets, she finds herself on the brink of despair. But when she attempts to end it all, she awakens in a mysterious library between life and death. Here, each book represents a different path her life could have taken. As Nora explores these alternate realities, she grapples with the weight of her choices and the meaning of existence itself. Matt Haig’s poignant tale reminds us that it’s never too late to rewrite our story and find hope in the most unexpected places.