How to Stop Time: A Novel

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library, "a quirky romcom dusted with philosophical observations....A delightfully witty...poignant novel." (The Washington Post)

Soon to be a TV series starring Benedict Cumberbatch

How many lifetimes does it take to learn how to live?

Tom Hazard has a dangerous secret. He may look like an ordinary 41-year-old history teacher, but he's been alive for centuries. From Elizabethan England to Jazz-Age Paris, from New York to the South Seas, Tom has seen it all. As long as he keeps changing his identity he can keep one step ahead of his past - and stay alive. The only thing he must not do is fall in love . . .

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352 pages

Average rating: 6.84

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Community Reviews

Anonymous
Aug 30, 2023
10/10 stars
Matt Haig is easily one of my favorite authors, especially after reading this book.
Grets94
Aug 11, 2023
10/10 stars
Must read! So funny, sweet, and lots of great historical references. I adore this book and Matt Haig’s writing style!!
BBP
Aug 02, 2023
7/10 stars
Lovely! Lots of food for thought and life lessons in this fascinating little book.
Baylower
Jun 25, 2023
8/10 stars
Very cool concept, just a little mundane at times
E Clou
May 10, 2023
6/10 stars
This was enjoyable enough. I preferred Midnight Library but this was a nice way to pass the downtime this weekend.

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