The Life Impossible: A Novel

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

The remarkable new novel from Matt Haig, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, which has sold more than nine million copies worldwide

“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet . . . ”

When retired math teacher Grace Winters inherits a run-down house on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza from a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. Grace arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.

Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the island, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have possibly dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.

Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.

ISBN: 9781443466493
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: September 03, 2024

“A wry and tender love letter to the best of being human.” — Benedict Cumberbatch“Haig is one of the most important writers of our time.” — Dolly Alderton, author of Good Material“A keen-eyed observer of contemporary life.” — The New York Times“Haig writes exquisitely from the perspective of the heart-sore outsider, but at their most moving his novels reveal the unbearable beauty of ordinary life.” — The Guardian“The king of empathy.” — Jameela Jamil, actress and host of I Weigh“Matt Haig is astounding.” — Stephen Fry, actor and comedian“I just meant to glance at this book, but it seized me and wouldn’t let me go. Fabulous.” — Joanna Lumley"Wise, thought-provoking and great on finding connections in unlikely places . . . The descriptions of the Spanish island are so lush and evocative . . . Wonderful." — Daily Mail (UK)"[A] fantastical exploration of grief, forgiveness, and second chances." — TIME, most anticipated books of Fall"[A] wonderful book about climate change, aging, and recovering from guilt." — Book Riot, most anticipated books of Fall"Haig’s writing is as assured and appetising as ever." — Independent"A voyage of self-discovery and what it means to be human." — Mail on Sunday"There's a magnificence to Grace's second act, a whizzing euphoria that feels contagious. I wanted to spend time with her. . . [leaves] the reader, like Grace, contemplating the beauty of the little things." — i News"He’s an expert at penning heartwarming, uplifting tales. This is another." — AARP, fall books preview