Matt Haig – British novelist of the 21st century, author of The Midnight Library and Reasons to Stay Alive, winner of British Book Awards. His works blend fiction and memoir, exploring mental health, resilience, and hope. Haig openly shares his struggles with depression, turning personal hardship into stories that comfort and inspire millions.
📚 The Midnight Library became a global bestseller. 💬 At age 24, he suffered a severe depression that shaped his later writing. 📖 Reasons to Stay Alive is often described as a “lifesaving book.” 🌍 His works have been translated into more than 40 languages. 🎭 Adaptations of his books have appeared on British stages. ✍️ Writes both adult and children’s literature. 📦 His stories balance philosophy with humour and accessibility. 🖼 Themes of time, regret, and alternative lives run through his novels. 🏆 Won the Goodreads Choice Award in 2021 for The Midnight Library. 📺 Frequently featured on BBC and international media. 🙂 Funny note: he jokes that cats are his best critics, since they remain unimpressed by all manuscripts.