Penguin to Publish Sequel to Beloved Time Traveler's Wife, Set to Arrive This Autumn
A highly anticipated sequel to Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 hit novel The Time Traveler's Wife is set to be published by Penguin in the UK later this year. Life Out of Order follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, delving into the life of Alba DeTamble, the daughter of Henry and Clare, who are at the center of the original story.
For 13 years, Niffenegger worked on the sequel, which is set to hit shelves on October 27. The book takes place in the same world as its predecessor but offers a fresh perspective on the themes of love, family, and identity that defined the original novel.
At the heart of Life Out of Order is Alba's journey through time, as she navigates her own "Chrono-Displacement Disorder" – a condition eerily similar to that of her father. Along the way, she must confront secrets, both personal and historical, that threaten to upend her relationships with those closest to her.
The sequel also explores themes of art, politics, and the power of creation in the face of uncertainty. As Niffenegger notes, "even if you knew the world was imploding tomorrow, you should still get out there and make things and do things." This message is reflected in Alba's journey, which takes her from the streets of Chicago to a virtual sanctuary known as the Museum of Lost Souls.
According to publisher Hannah Westland, Life Out of Order is "uncannily of this moment" – a profoundly moving celebration of love that feels eerily prescient in today's world. The book promises to be just as captivating as its predecessor, offering readers a glimpse into a world both familiar and yet utterly unique.
Life Out of Order will also coincide with the publication of new paperback and hardback editions of The Time Traveler's Wife, courtesy of Vintage, Penguin's imprint overseeing Jonathan Cape. Fans of Niffenegger's work can look forward to revisiting the world she created in 2003 – or experiencing it for the first time this autumn.
A highly anticipated sequel to Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 hit novel The Time Traveler's Wife is set to be published by Penguin in the UK later this year. Life Out of Order follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, delving into the life of Alba DeTamble, the daughter of Henry and Clare, who are at the center of the original story.
For 13 years, Niffenegger worked on the sequel, which is set to hit shelves on October 27. The book takes place in the same world as its predecessor but offers a fresh perspective on the themes of love, family, and identity that defined the original novel.
At the heart of Life Out of Order is Alba's journey through time, as she navigates her own "Chrono-Displacement Disorder" – a condition eerily similar to that of her father. Along the way, she must confront secrets, both personal and historical, that threaten to upend her relationships with those closest to her.
The sequel also explores themes of art, politics, and the power of creation in the face of uncertainty. As Niffenegger notes, "even if you knew the world was imploding tomorrow, you should still get out there and make things and do things." This message is reflected in Alba's journey, which takes her from the streets of Chicago to a virtual sanctuary known as the Museum of Lost Souls.
According to publisher Hannah Westland, Life Out of Order is "uncannily of this moment" – a profoundly moving celebration of love that feels eerily prescient in today's world. The book promises to be just as captivating as its predecessor, offering readers a glimpse into a world both familiar and yet utterly unique.
Life Out of Order will also coincide with the publication of new paperback and hardback editions of The Time Traveler's Wife, courtesy of Vintage, Penguin's imprint overseeing Jonathan Cape. Fans of Niffenegger's work can look forward to revisiting the world she created in 2003 – or experiencing it for the first time this autumn.
. I mean, I love Audrey Niffenegger's work and all, but isn't she like, an oldie but a goodie now? 13 years of working on the sequel is a pretty long time, you know? What if it doesn't live up to expectations? And what's with this new book being "uncannily of this moment"? Is that just code for "it's gonna be all about social media and technology ruining our lives"? I don't buy it. It sounds like more of the same themes of love, family, and identity, but with some fancy sci-fi twist 
. Can we just stick to good old-fashioned storytelling for once? 
! life out of order sounds like such a fascinating read - who wouldn't want to dive back into that beautiful world created by audrey niffenegger? and the fact that it's all about alba's journey through time is just captivating me - i love how she has her own chrono-displacement disorder, kinda like her dad's... it's like, what if you were born with this power to move through time?! anyway, i'm definitely adding this to my to-read list ASAP 
I'm so hyped for this sequel! I mean, Alba DeTamble's journey through time sounds like a wild ride 
. And can we talk about how eerie it is that this book feels "uncannily of this moment" 
I loved the first one and now Alba's story is coming out... it sounds like her journey through time is gonna be super emotional 
. The author worked on this for 13 years?! 
that's dedication, right? I'm curious about this "Chrono-Displacement Disorder" thing too... does she have time-traveling powers or something? 
Anyway, the fact that it's all about love and identity makes me want to dive in ASAP 
. Can't wait for October 27th! 
. Can't wait to dive in & see how Alba's journey unfolds! It sounds like the perfect book for these uncertain times 
. I mean, I get it, people love Audrey Niffenegger's writing style and all, but can't they leave some things alone? Like, seriously, 13 years of working on this one book? What if she got writer's block or something? It's not like she's going to magically recapture the same magic that made the first book so special... probably not. And now people are just going to fawn all over her again, no doubt expecting it to be just as good as the original (like that's ever happened). Mark my words, this one's gonna get mediocre reviews at best 
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Just kidding, sort of.
but seriously though, the premise of Alba's journey sounds really interesting 
. Can't wait to dive into Life Out of Order in October 
. And I love how the sequel explores themes like art, politics, and creativity – it sounds like a total game-changer for me 
. I'm also super excited to see new editions of The Time Traveler's Wife coming out – it's gonna be a great fall read season 
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. I'm already dreading how bittersweet this must be for fans of The Time Traveler's Wife... but at the same time, it sounds like Niffenegger has created something truly special 
. Bring on October 27! 
. But now they're releasing a sequel after 13 years? That's like re-releasing an old VHS tape (remember those?) and expecting everyone to be stoked 
. Can't wait to dive into Life Out of Order this autumn, might just be my next fave read 
the fact that it's coming out this autumn feels like a perfect excuse to cozy up with a good book and some hot tea 
. But at the same time, I trust Audrey Niffenegger's writing and I love that she's exploring themes of love, family, and identity - they're so relevant right now