# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Special Evening with Matt Haig - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Don’t miss your chance to see Matt Haig live and celebrate THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN — exclusive edition & meet-and-greet included with ticket!About this EventJoin Books-A-Million for an unforgettable evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author Matt Haig as we celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new novel, The Midnight Train.Matt will take the stage for a lively moderated conversation with Beck Dorey-Stein to explore the inspiration behind The Midnight Train, the ideas that shaped the story, and what continues to drive his powerful storytelling — followed by a photo line where guests can meet Matt and capture the moment together.Ticket InformationEach ticket includes admission to the event, general admission seating for the conversation, access to the photo line, and a copy of the Books-A-Million exclusive edition of The Midnight Train.Please note: To ensure Matt can meet every guest, he will not be signing books at this event. A limited number of pre-signed backlist titles will be available for purchase on-site.Don’t miss this special evening celebrating The Midnight Train — we look forward to seeing you there! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ae05a7f0-499f-11f1-a273-9115ab94b8a7-rimg-w433-h740-dc141414-gmir.jpg When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there.The chance to re-live the moments that meant most.To see what kind of person you really were.For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.Before he gave it all away.He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . .A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ae3d32b0-499f-11f1-9c61-89125e8e2c2e-rimg-w494-h740-dc12161a-gmir.jpg Matt Haig is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the novels The Midnight Library, The Life Impossible, and How to Stop Time, along with four other novels, the acclaimed memoirs Reasons to Stay Alive and Notes on a Nervous Planet, and several award-winning children's books. His work has been published in fifty territories across the world. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ae724c70-499f-11f1-a273-9115ab94b8a7-rimg-w623-h740-dc060807-gmir.png Beck Dorey-Stein grew up in Narberth, Pennsylvania, and taught high school English for three years before serving as a White House stenographer from 2012 to 2017. Her first book, From the Corner of the Oval, was a New York Times bestseller. She now lives on the coast of Maine. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-portland/a-special-evening-with-matt-haig/100001984777875053 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-06-02T21:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Books-A-Million - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.85, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Books-A-Million - **lat**: 43.636048 - **long**: -70.3332157 - **full address**: Books-A-Million, 430 Gorham Road, South Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Special Evening with Matt Haig - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4d78677941d28bfa02221fdb0ee714e231723c18b0e6ecbe62eb3dca5cc6098a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773696767 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Special Evening with Matt Haig being held? - **A:** A Special Evening with Matt Haig takes place on Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Books-A-Million, 430 Gorham Road, South Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Special Evening with Matt Haig? - **A:** A Special Evening with Matt Haig is organized by Books-A-Million. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Books-A-Million's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Books-A-Million a rating of 4.67/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Books-A-Million has 126+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Books-A-Million has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Special Evening with Matt Haig is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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