Matt Haig on ‘The Midnight Library,’ Mental Illness and Winnie-the-Pooh

Matt Haig on ‘The Midnight Library,’ Mental Illness and Winnie-the-Pooh

May 15, 2026 · 42 min

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Best-selling author Matt Haig discusses his new novel, 'The Midnight Train,' along with themes of mental illness and references to 'Winnie-the-Pooh.'

The best-selling author joins the “Book Review” podcast to discuss his new novel, “The Midnight Train.”

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Host: The New York Times

Guest: Matt Haig

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Books & works: The Midnight Library, Winnie-the-Pooh, The Midnight Train

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