Matt Haig
8 SeriesMatt Haig is the author of the number one bestselling memoir, Reasons to Stay Alive. His children's book, A Boy Called Christmas, has been translated into multiple languages and adapted into a film. Haig's award-winning novel for adults, How to Stop Time, further showcases his versatility as a writer for both children and adults.
In "How to Stop Time" by Matt Haig, Tom Hazard, who appears to be 41, has lived for centuries. He returns to London to teach high school and seeks an ordinary life. Tom is part of the secretive Albatross Society, which protects him but forbids him from falling in love. At school, he meets an alluring French teacher, complicating his desire for normalcy. His centuries-long life remains a secret, adding tension to his new relationships.
