Matt Haig Books
Matt Haig is a British journalist and author who has written over 20 fiction and non-fiction books for both children and adults. His memoir, Reasons to Stay Alive, details his struggle with depression and was a number-one Sunday Times best-seller in the United Kingdom. His children’s books have been translated into over 25 languages.
What's Notes on a Nervous Planet about?
Notes on a Nervous Planet (2018) is a compassionate guide on how to stay happy and healthy in the messy, modern world. Drawing on personal experience, author Matt Haig explores how technology can exacerbate stress, depression and anxiety, and presents ways to guard against this.
Who should read Notes on a Nervous Planet?
- People suffering from anxiety, depression and panic disorder
- Anyone who just can’t put their phone down
- Parents, educators and coaches interested in responsible technology use
What's Reasons to Stay Alive about?
Reasons to Stay Alive (2015) tells the story of Matt Haig’s struggle with depression and anxiety, which was so severe that he had constant panic attacks and feared leaving the house. It reveals how Haig learned to channel his natural intensity into the creation of art and developed some unusual techniques for easing his distressed mind.
Who should read Reasons to Stay Alive?
- Memoir lovers who want to read a heartfelt story of personal growth
- Social workers and psychologists who want a glimpse of what’s going on in their clients’ heads
- People struggling with depression and anxiety who want to borrow some faith and optimism
What's The Comfort Book about?
The Comfort Book (2021) is a compendium of practices, philosophies, stories, and encouragements to help you get through tough times. Matt Haig shares the insights he gained while experiencing years of severe anxiety and depression, as well as his own unconventional strategies for developing a sense of self-worth and looking after your mental health.
Who should read The Comfort Book?
- Fans of Matt Haig’s honest and unconventional approach to discussing mental health
- Anyone looking for strategies to build emotional resilience
- People grappling with pandemic-related uncertainty
What's The Midnight Library about?
The Midnight Library (2020) centers around the infinite lives of one person, Nora Seed. In the Midnight Library, she’s able to choose lives that she might have led if she had made different decisions. But, as Nora soon finds out, the reality of life based on those decisions doesn’t always turn out the way it was imagined.
Who should read The Midnight Library?
- Anyone whose regrets lie heavily in their thoughts
- Science-fiction lovers
- Those who think they need to understand life
How to Stop Time
What's How to Stop Time about?
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig is a captivating novel that explores the concept of immortality and the passage of time. The story follows Tom Hazard, a man who has lived for centuries and must constantly change his identity to avoid being discovered. As he navigates the challenges of his extraordinary life, he reflects on love, loss, and the beauty of being present in the moment.
Who should read How to Stop Time?
- Anyone intrigued by the concept of immortality and its implications
- Readers who enjoy a blend of historical fiction and contemporary storytelling
- Those looking for a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience and the passage of time