Matt Haig

Matt Haig was born in Sheffield, England on July 3rd, 1975. After studying History and English at the University of Hull, he became a well-known journalist and author of both fiction and nonfiction. Much of his writing focuses on depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues that he’s faced over the years, especially during his early twenties. These experiences likely inspired The Midnight Library, as well as similar works such as his 2015 autobiographical novel, Reasons to Stay Alive. Despite his struggles with mental illness, Haig has achieved great success as an author, with many of his books appearing on bestseller lists and being nominated for literary awards. His other fiction books—such as The Humans and How to Stop Time—often deal with fantastical or supernatural elements mingling with the mundanity of everyday life. Today, he lives in Sussex with his wife Andrea Semple and their two children.