The Comfort Book

By: Matt Haig

Narrated by: Matt Haig

An instant New York Times Bestseller!

The new uplifting book from Matt Haig, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library, for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of a little encouragement.

Named by The Washington Post as one of the best feel-good books of the year

“It is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learnt while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard.”

THE COMFORT BOOK is Haig’s life raft: it’s a collection of notes, lists, and stories written over a span of several years that originally served as gentle reminders to Haig’s future self that things are not always as dark as they may seem. Incorporating a diverse array of sources from across the world, history, science, and his own experiences, Haig offers warmth and reassurance, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the beauty and unpredictability of existence.

Inspired

No book has ever inspired me to write my own version. But that’s what this book did. Once I started reading it, I started to write down my comforts in tandem to hearing Haig talk about his. With intense vulnerability and candor, Haig made me feel equal parts seen and comforted. I think anyone struggling with anything should read this book. It’s quick and easy. Although it took me awhile to finish, I think one can easily read this in one session. I kept returning to it in times of crisis throughout a difficult start to 2024. I’m glad I had it as a companion. It will absolutely be a book I reread throughout the years. Also, listening to it through Haig’s voice made me weep. It was amazing he was able to recount all of that and still inspire people who may be going through similar feelings.

One of the best books ever!!!

Profoundly thought provoking for anyone smart enough to not be blissful ignorant of the realities of life. Highly recommend and an instant classic. Story is more like a close friend advising you on a walk.

SO well done—love this book!

I love EVERYTHING about this book. I recently read The Midnight Library by this author and enjoyed it so much that I looked up his other works, and was led to this one.

Matt has BEEN THERE—and writes from his heart of his experiences with depression and anxiety. In the beginning of the book, he says one can open the book to any chapter—that it doesn’t have to be read chronologically—important for some with depression, as a complete book can feel overwhelming.

I consider myself to be from a “mostly normal” background and life experience—and I learned much from Matt that is helping me understand and relate to multiple people—in my family and beyond. I’ve recommended this book to several already.

And his reading of the book is perfection—not always the case when the writer reads, but his voice provides yet another layer of depth and authenticity. I felt a kinship to Matt that I hope resonates with readers experiencing depression / anxiety—he offers up what has worked for him, with a huge side of hope!

enjoying it currently

First I should say, I am a fan of Matt Haig writings...that said, this is different and I am enjoying the different part about it immensely

Special

In life we need comfort at one point or another. This is the perfect book at the prefect time! I appreciate Matt Haig’s writing. 💕